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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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San Juan, Puerto Rico
Usually when people visit PR they go about it in a touristy way. I like to go out and have an adventure when I travel. So my tip while in PR is go visit the bat caves. Not a lot of people have experienced the wonder of these cave dwealing creatures. This is a great adventure.
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
eat the food there it iz great
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
Definitely stay in the historic part of the city where you can find inexpensive lodging as well as very expensive and check out the yummy bakeries, inexpensive restaurants and cheap street eats. I was lucky to be visiting during the Jazz Festival. I was on a budget, but if your not, there are some excellent restaurants where you can rub elbows with some fabulous looking people and eat wonderful food.
Ladies, I was in San Juan by myself and I felt perfectly safe, although I didn't go out at night, but I would add that Puerto Rico is not the place for women who do not like excessive attention from men.
Ladies, I was in San Juan by myself and I felt perfectly safe, although I didn't go out at night, but I would add that Puerto Rico is not the place for women who do not like excessive attention from men.
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's El Morro and its beaches are some of the most popular attractions.
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
good casinos they are right on the beaches
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
Don't miss "El Yunque", an amazing national park close to San Juan.
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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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Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
(gwei-NAH-bo)
Guaynabo is known as " Capital del Deporte " (capital of the sport). Puerto Rico's first settlement, Caparra, was founded in the area in 1508 by Juan Ponce de León. Guaynabo derives its name from a Taino Indian term which means "lugar de aguas dulces".
The Caparra Ruins Historical Museum Park, the first Spanish settlement on Puerto Rico (1508), includes the remains of explorer Juan Ponce de León's residence. Guaynabo is located in the northern coast of the island, north of Aguas Buenas; south of Cataño; east of Bayamón; and west of San Juan. Fruits are the principal crops grown in the surrounding rural area. There are many well-known " guaynabeños ", among them: politician Román Baldorioty de Castro , Jose R. Carazo, Jose Pepito Bonano, Cesar Lopez, Lidio Cruz Moclova, and Aurelio Maldonado.
Land Area: 70 sq km (27.0 sq mi) Water Area: 0.18 sq mi Population: 107,783 Density: 1,425.2 per sq km (3,705.6 per sq mi) Housing Units: 36,826 Housing Density: 1,357.5 Per Capita Income: $16,287 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Guaynabo, pueblo querido,... Wards: Camarones, Frailes, Guaraguao, Hato Nuevo, Mamey, Pueblo, Pueblo Viejo, Río, Santa Rosa and Sonadora. Driving Distance: 15.8 miles * Driving Time: 27 minutes *
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