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Barranquitas
The name comes from the local terra-cotta-colored soil.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Barranquitas was founded as a municipality in 1803. Whenever it rains, the water forms small ravines (barrancas). Hence the name Barranquitas.
This hospitable town is known as "Cuna de Próceres" because the town has produced so many eminent poets, writers, politicians and educators. These próceres include Luis Muñoz Rivera and Luis Muñoz Marín, two of the most important participants in Puerto Rico's recent history.
There are various stops that are highly recommended while visiting Barranquitas. The church on the plaza with its arched, handmade wood ceiling ... (more)
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|  | Área Recreativa La Ceiba
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Rt 771 Km 9.3, Bo. Barrancas.
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Recreation and camping area. With pools, basketball and volleyball courts and more.
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| | | Casa Luis Muñoz Rivera
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Muñoz Rivera St.
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This museum was the home of Luis Muñoz Rivera and is dedicated to his life. A very rare piece among the collection is his 1914 Pierce Arrow.
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| | | Casa Museo Joaquín de Rojas
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With its vaulted ceilings and expansive porch this house is an excellent example of a gracious residence of the time. Now open to the public.
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| | | Mausoleo Luis Muñoz Rivera
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Padre Berríos St.
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Mausoleum of one of Puerto Rico's most important thinkers and politicians.
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Rt 156 Km 13.2 approx, Bo. Palo Hincado.
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Barranquitas' highest peak with a view of parts of San Juan, Corozal and Naranjito. There is a trail that leads to the peak.
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| | | Museo de Arte y Antropología
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787-857-3810
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Padre Berríos St. at LMR Mausoleum.
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This museum houses a small exhibit of Indian tools, pottery and historical artifacts predating the colonial period.
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Barceló St. & Muñoz Rivera St., plaza.
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This building, started in 1804, was destroyed in the 1825 Santa Ana hurricane and the 1928 San Felipe II hurricane. The current church was erected in 1933.
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| | | Plaza de Recreo de Barranquitas
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Rt 725 Km 5.1.
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Between Barranquitas and Aibonito, this beautiful canyon is almost, but not quite, inaccessible. This is Indiana Jones stuff. Some tour operators offer organized trips.
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| | | Acampa Nature Adventure
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1221 Ave. Piñero.
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Guided hiking, cave exploration, rainforest, waterfalls, zip-line, rappelling, camping, backpacking & multi-day adventures, custom nature trips Island-wide and Mona Island. All trips include lunch, snacks and transportation. Outdoor goods store.
(main office: San Juan Metro.)
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| | | San Cristóbal Hiking Tour
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787-857-2094
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Villaronga St. #11.
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Known for its beautiful beaches, hospitality and cultural sites, the Island hides in its interior vast caves, canyons, and rivers to be explored. You must be in good shape for these trips.
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