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Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico
It is one of the most beautiful places in Puerto Rico history.
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Carolina, Puerto Rico
Carolina is known as " La Tierra de Gigantes " (land of giants), in honor of one of its inhabitants: Don Felipe Birriel, who was the tallest man in Puerto Rican history, with an unconfirmed height of 2.413 meters or seven feet eleven inches (7' 11")
Carolina is also known as " El Pueblo de los Tumba Brazos " (arm hackers town), because in old days, it is said that people resolved their conflicts with a duel. Lorenzo Vizcarrondo founded Carolina in 1857. The city's original name was Trujillo Bajo. It took on a new name when Don Gaspar Martínez, the person who donated the land to establish the municipality, requested that the town be called Carolina in honor of his daughter Carolina de San Juan.
Land Area: 120.9 sq km (46.5 sq mi) Water Area: 15.02 sq km Population: 186,076 Density: 1,539.0 per sq km (4,001.6 per sq mi) Housing Units: 71,347 Housing Density: 1,574.0 Per Capita Income: $10,511 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Wards: Barrazas, Cacao, Cangrejo Arriba, Canovanillas, Carruzos, Cedro, Hoyo Mulas, Martín González, Pueblo, Sabana Abajo, San Antón, Santa Cruz and Trujillo Bajo. Driving Distance: 6.9 miles * Driving Time: 16 minutes *
Carolina is also known as " El Pueblo de los Tumba Brazos " (arm hackers town), because in old days, it is said that people resolved their conflicts with a duel. Lorenzo Vizcarrondo founded Carolina in 1857. The city's original name was Trujillo Bajo. It took on a new name when Don Gaspar Martínez, the person who donated the land to establish the municipality, requested that the town be called Carolina in honor of his daughter Carolina de San Juan.
Land Area: 120.9 sq km (46.5 sq mi) Water Area: 15.02 sq km Population: 186,076 Density: 1,539.0 per sq km (4,001.6 per sq mi) Housing Units: 71,347 Housing Density: 1,574.0 Per Capita Income: $10,511 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Wards: Barrazas, Cacao, Cangrejo Arriba, Canovanillas, Carruzos, Cedro, Hoyo Mulas, Martín González, Pueblo, Sabana Abajo, San Antón, Santa Cruz and Trujillo Bajo. Driving Distance: 6.9 miles * Driving Time: 16 minutes *
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Cataño, Puerto Rico
Cataño is known as " La Antesala de la Capital " (prelude of the capital), because of its location across the bay from the capital Puerto Rico, the city of San Juan.
Cataño was founded in 1927 by Hernando de Cataño. Cataño was named after its founder, who lived and helped to develop the region at the beginning of the Spanish colonization. Originally, the town was known as the " Hato de las Palmas de Cataño " (cluster of the palms), but shortened to Cataño when the city was established. Cataño, located on northern coast, within then Metropolitan Area is one of the localities which has best preserved and most jealously guarded the traditions and customs of life in the island. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Bayamón and Guaynabo; east of Toa Baja and west of Guaynabo. Its rivers are: Bayamón and El Caño de Cataño.
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September 5, 1974. Land Area: 13 sq km (5.0 sq mi) Water Area: 2.21 sq km Population: 35,438 Density: 2,313.1 per sq km (6,014.2 per sq mi) Housing Units: 10,366 Housing Density: 2,148.5 Per Capita Income: $8,369 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Cataño Wards: Babote, Cucharillas, Juana Matos, Palmas, Pueblo, Puente Blanco, Puntilla and William Fuentes. Driving Distance: 13.6 miles * Driving Time: 25 minutes * Limits: North Atlantic Ocean South Bayamn and Guaynabo East Guaynabo and Atlantic Ocean West Toa Baja
Among the many picturesque reminders of the past preserved here is the old train used for transporting the sugar cane crop which stops between the green trees on the modern urban development area of Levittown, a residential area belonging to the city of Toa Baja. The inexpensive Cataño ferry leaves daily every half hour, (San Juan-Cataño) from 6am to 10pm. From the dock in Cataño, you can walk to the famous Bacardi Rum Plant, which is the largest rum distillery in the world, processing some 100,000 gallons daily. Visitors may tour the plant, the tour will take you through special exhibits explaining the fermentation, distilling and bottling processes, a small museum exhibits Bacardi's history and a free rum cocktail. Open for tours Mon-Sat. except holidays, from 9am to 10:30am and 12pm to 4pm. (787) 788-8400. There are many well-known " catañeses ", among them: Pedro Juan Soto, and first woman contralor Ileana Colon Carlo. Interesting Facts The second filmed movie in Puerto Rico was realized in this town (1924-25) " Aloha de los Mares del Sur ".
Cataño was founded in 1927 by Hernando de Cataño. Cataño was named after its founder, who lived and helped to develop the region at the beginning of the Spanish colonization. Originally, the town was known as the " Hato de las Palmas de Cataño " (cluster of the palms), but shortened to Cataño when the city was established. Cataño, located on northern coast, within then Metropolitan Area is one of the localities which has best preserved and most jealously guarded the traditions and customs of life in the island. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Bayamón and Guaynabo; east of Toa Baja and west of Guaynabo. Its rivers are: Bayamón and El Caño de Cataño.
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September 5, 1974. Land Area: 13 sq km (5.0 sq mi) Water Area: 2.21 sq km Population: 35,438 Density: 2,313.1 per sq km (6,014.2 per sq mi) Housing Units: 10,366 Housing Density: 2,148.5 Per Capita Income: $8,369 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Cataño Wards: Babote, Cucharillas, Juana Matos, Palmas, Pueblo, Puente Blanco, Puntilla and William Fuentes. Driving Distance: 13.6 miles * Driving Time: 25 minutes * Limits: North Atlantic Ocean South Bayamn and Guaynabo East Guaynabo and Atlantic Ocean West Toa Baja
Among the many picturesque reminders of the past preserved here is the old train used for transporting the sugar cane crop which stops between the green trees on the modern urban development area of Levittown, a residential area belonging to the city of Toa Baja. The inexpensive Cataño ferry leaves daily every half hour, (San Juan-Cataño) from 6am to 10pm. From the dock in Cataño, you can walk to the famous Bacardi Rum Plant, which is the largest rum distillery in the world, processing some 100,000 gallons daily. Visitors may tour the plant, the tour will take you through special exhibits explaining the fermentation, distilling and bottling processes, a small museum exhibits Bacardi's history and a free rum cocktail. Open for tours Mon-Sat. except holidays, from 9am to 10:30am and 12pm to 4pm. (787) 788-8400. There are many well-known " catañeses ", among them: Pedro Juan Soto, and first woman contralor Ileana Colon Carlo. Interesting Facts The second filmed movie in Puerto Rico was realized in this town (1924-25) " Aloha de los Mares del Sur ".
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Coamo, Puerto Rico
Coamo is known as " La Villa Añeja " (old villa) or " La Villa de San Blas de Illescas " (San Blas de Illescas villa). Coamo was founded on July 15, 1570 by Cristóbal y Blas de Illescas, making it one of the older towns on the island after San Juan and San Germán . The town’s original name was San Blas de Illescas, later changed to Coamo, named after a local Indian chief Coamex or Coamey.
By 1582, there were twenty families living in Coamo, in the same area where the Tainos had had their village of Guayama. Coamo became officially a town in 1616, and given the title of " Villa " by Spanish Royal Decree in 1778. Coamo is famous for its thermal springs. They are noted for their healing and therapeutic waters. Long before the Spaniards arrived on the island, the Indians bathed in these waters, and according to legend, this was the fountain of youth that the Indians spoke to Ponce de León about which he mistakenly went to search for in Florida, and unfortunately for him the search would end in his death.
Land Area: 200 sq km (78.0 sq mi) Water Area: 0.01 sq km Population: 37,597 Density: 185.3 per sq km (482.0 per sq mi) Housing Units: 13,249 Housing Density: 169.8 Per Capita Income: $6,102 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Allá muy cerca del pueblo... Wards: Coamo Arriba, Cuyón, Hayales, Los Llanos, Palmarejo, Pasto, Pedro Garcia, Pueblo, Pulgillas, San Idelfonso, and Santa Catalina. Driving Distance: 62.6 miles * Driving Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes *
Coamo, established by Spanish settlers as the third town on the island, was the capital of the south until the 1880's, when political power moved to Ponce. Long before the Europeans arrived, Indians bathed in a thermal spring at Coamo; according to one legend, this was the fountain of youth the Indians described to Ponce de León. Today, a parador -Los Baños de Coamo- surrounds the famous spring. It was considered the islands most fashionable resort from 1847 to 1958. Highlights of the town's plaza include an historical 18th-century church and an elegant masonry home converted into a museum with turn-of-the-century furnishings and local history displays. Open daily: 8:00am-noon 1:00pm-4:00pm, (787) 825-1150 Ext. 206. On 1901, the first school building was constructed, the Franklin Public School. During the Spanish-American War (1898), it was the scene of decisive battles. Every year in february Coamo celebrates San Blás de Illescas Marathon, inaugurated in 1963 by Phi Delta Fraternity in honor to the founder of the town. International and local runners compete in a 13.1-mile half marathon. It's Puerto Rico's biggest race, and the crowds are always large. The town is manufactures trading center for machinery, aircraft radio components, machines, and clothing. The surrounding areas produces corn, mangos, oranges and plantains. Coamo is located in the southern region, north of Santa Isabel; south of Orocovis and Barranquitas; east of Villalba and Juana Díaz; and west of Aibonito and Salinas. Its rivers are: Coamo, Cuyón, Descalabrado, Lapa, Jueyes and Mina. There are many well-known " coameños ", among them: composer Bobby Capo. Interesting Facts On 1755, Coamo became the first city where coffee was produced.
By 1582, there were twenty families living in Coamo, in the same area where the Tainos had had their village of Guayama. Coamo became officially a town in 1616, and given the title of " Villa " by Spanish Royal Decree in 1778. Coamo is famous for its thermal springs. They are noted for their healing and therapeutic waters. Long before the Spaniards arrived on the island, the Indians bathed in these waters, and according to legend, this was the fountain of youth that the Indians spoke to Ponce de León about which he mistakenly went to search for in Florida, and unfortunately for him the search would end in his death.
Land Area: 200 sq km (78.0 sq mi) Water Area: 0.01 sq km Population: 37,597 Density: 185.3 per sq km (482.0 per sq mi) Housing Units: 13,249 Housing Density: 169.8 Per Capita Income: $6,102 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Allá muy cerca del pueblo... Wards: Coamo Arriba, Cuyón, Hayales, Los Llanos, Palmarejo, Pasto, Pedro Garcia, Pueblo, Pulgillas, San Idelfonso, and Santa Catalina. Driving Distance: 62.6 miles * Driving Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes *
Coamo, established by Spanish settlers as the third town on the island, was the capital of the south until the 1880's, when political power moved to Ponce. Long before the Europeans arrived, Indians bathed in a thermal spring at Coamo; according to one legend, this was the fountain of youth the Indians described to Ponce de León. Today, a parador -Los Baños de Coamo- surrounds the famous spring. It was considered the islands most fashionable resort from 1847 to 1958. Highlights of the town's plaza include an historical 18th-century church and an elegant masonry home converted into a museum with turn-of-the-century furnishings and local history displays. Open daily: 8:00am-noon 1:00pm-4:00pm, (787) 825-1150 Ext. 206. On 1901, the first school building was constructed, the Franklin Public School. During the Spanish-American War (1898), it was the scene of decisive battles. Every year in february Coamo celebrates San Blás de Illescas Marathon, inaugurated in 1963 by Phi Delta Fraternity in honor to the founder of the town. International and local runners compete in a 13.1-mile half marathon. It's Puerto Rico's biggest race, and the crowds are always large. The town is manufactures trading center for machinery, aircraft radio components, machines, and clothing. The surrounding areas produces corn, mangos, oranges and plantains. Coamo is located in the southern region, north of Santa Isabel; south of Orocovis and Barranquitas; east of Villalba and Juana Díaz; and west of Aibonito and Salinas. Its rivers are: Coamo, Cuyón, Descalabrado, Lapa, Jueyes and Mina. There are many well-known " coameños ", among them: composer Bobby Capo. Interesting Facts On 1755, Coamo became the first city where coffee was produced.
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Cataño, Puerto Rico
Cataño is known as " La Antesala de la Capital " (prelude of the capital), because of its location across the bay from the capital Puerto Rico, the city of San Juan.
Cataño was founded in 1927 by Hernando de Cataño. Cataño was named after its founder, who lived and helped to develop the region at the beginning of the Spanish colonization. Originally, the town was known as the " Hato de las Palmas de Cataño " (cluster of the palms), but shortened to Cataño when the city was established. Cataño, located on northern coast, within then Metropolitan Area is one of the localities which has best preserved and most jealously guarded the traditions and customs of life in the island. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Bayamón and Guaynabo; east of Toa Baja and west of Guaynabo. Its rivers are: Bayamón and El Caño de Cataño.
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September 5, 1974. Land Area: 13 sq km (5.0 sq mi) Water Area: 2.21 sq km Population: 35,438 Density: 2,313.1 per sq km (6,014.2 per sq mi) Housing Units: 10,366 Housing Density: 2,148.5 Per Capita Income: $8,369 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Cataño Wards: Babote, Cucharillas, Juana Matos, Palmas, Pueblo, Puente Blanco, Puntilla and William Fuentes. Driving Distance: 13.6 miles * Driving Time: 25 minutes * Limits: North Atlantic Ocean South Bayamn and Guaynabo East Guaynabo and Atlantic Ocean West Toa Baja
Among the many picturesque reminders of the past preserved here is the old train used for transporting the sugar cane crop which stops between the green trees on the modern urban development area of Levittown, a residential area belonging to the city of Toa Baja. The inexpensive Cataño ferry leaves daily every half hour, (San Juan-Cataño) from 6am to 10pm. From the dock in Cataño, you can walk to the famous Bacardi Rum Plant, which is the largest rum distillery in the world, processing some 100,000 gallons daily. Visitors may tour the plant, the tour will take you through special exhibits explaining the fermentation, distilling and bottling processes, a small museum exhibits Bacardi's history and a free rum cocktail. Open for tours Mon-Sat. except holidays, from 9am to 10:30am and 12pm to 4pm. (787) 788-8400. There are many well-known " catañeses ", among them: Pedro Juan Soto, and first woman contralor Ileana Colon Carlo. Interesting Facts The second filmed movie in Puerto Rico was realized in this town (1924-25) " Aloha de los Mares del Sur ".
Cataño was founded in 1927 by Hernando de Cataño. Cataño was named after its founder, who lived and helped to develop the region at the beginning of the Spanish colonization. Originally, the town was known as the " Hato de las Palmas de Cataño " (cluster of the palms), but shortened to Cataño when the city was established. Cataño, located on northern coast, within then Metropolitan Area is one of the localities which has best preserved and most jealously guarded the traditions and customs of life in the island. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Bayamón and Guaynabo; east of Toa Baja and west of Guaynabo. Its rivers are: Bayamón and El Caño de Cataño.
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September 5, 1974. Land Area: 13 sq km (5.0 sq mi) Water Area: 2.21 sq km Population: 35,438 Density: 2,313.1 per sq km (6,014.2 per sq mi) Housing Units: 10,366 Housing Density: 2,148.5 Per Capita Income: $8,369 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Cataño Wards: Babote, Cucharillas, Juana Matos, Palmas, Pueblo, Puente Blanco, Puntilla and William Fuentes. Driving Distance: 13.6 miles * Driving Time: 25 minutes * Limits: North Atlantic Ocean South Bayamn and Guaynabo East Guaynabo and Atlantic Ocean West Toa Baja
Among the many picturesque reminders of the past preserved here is the old train used for transporting the sugar cane crop which stops between the green trees on the modern urban development area of Levittown, a residential area belonging to the city of Toa Baja. The inexpensive Cataño ferry leaves daily every half hour, (San Juan-Cataño) from 6am to 10pm. From the dock in Cataño, you can walk to the famous Bacardi Rum Plant, which is the largest rum distillery in the world, processing some 100,000 gallons daily. Visitors may tour the plant, the tour will take you through special exhibits explaining the fermentation, distilling and bottling processes, a small museum exhibits Bacardi's history and a free rum cocktail. Open for tours Mon-Sat. except holidays, from 9am to 10:30am and 12pm to 4pm. (787) 788-8400. There are many well-known " catañeses ", among them: Pedro Juan Soto, and first woman contralor Ileana Colon Carlo. Interesting Facts The second filmed movie in Puerto Rico was realized in this town (1924-25) " Aloha de los Mares del Sur ".
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