Puerto Rico Guest® A Travel & Sports®, Inc. MasterGuide™ to Puerto Rico, © 2008 Select Language English | Español | Deutsch | Francais | Portugues Expert Help | Email this page | 32786 | Packages / Coupons / Auctions | Create Your MasterGuide™ | Advertise Puerto Rico > Canóvanas Canóvanas If horse racing is your passion, this is your place. By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008 Known as the "Ciudad de las Carreras" (Racetrack City) and the "Ciudad de los Indios" (Indian City). The first is a reference to the Hipódromo Camarero the major horse racing track on Rt 3. In addition to regular races held during the week, the track also hosts the annual Caribbean Classic. This race showcases horses from throughout the Caribbean. The story behind the "Ciudad de los Indios" is a bit more complicated. Canóbana, Yuguibo and Jumaca, leaders of the Taíno Indians, formed an alliance to throw off ... (more) El Comandante, /Dean Where to Stay, What to Do, Who Can Help: Artisans & Galleries Attractions & Sights Events Info-PRTC Information Públicos Shopping Current Events: Aniversario del Pueblo > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas > Soon 08/13/2008 to 08/15/2008 A celebration of the town's anniversary with live music, dancing, games and food kiosks. Canóvanas: Artisans & Galleries Canóvanas Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX canovanaspr.com Ceramics and needle crafts. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Canóvanas: Attractions & Sights Casa Jesús T. Piñero (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX Rt 3 Km 15.4. canovanaspr.com The home of the first Puerto Rican governor. It is now a museum that commemorates his life, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a serene natural environment. El Parque Villarán (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX Entrance to town. canovanaspr.com Recreational area with "bohíos" on the grounds. Hipodromo Camarero (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-876-2450 787-724-6060 787-876-5170FX Rt 3 Km 15.3. camareroracepr.com/ This beautiful horse racing track is just east of San Juan. La Antigua Ceiba (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX Palmer St. front of school. canovanaspr.com Ceiba tree more than 300 years old. Monumento al Cacique Canobana (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX Plaza Juan Francisco Arroyo. canovanaspr.com A monument to the Taino chief Canovaná. Plaza Juan Francisco Arroyo (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX canovanaspr.com Puente Villarán (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX Rt 959 Km 3.0 at Rt 3. canovanaspr.com One of the oldest bridges in Puerto Rico. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Attractions & Sights. Canóvanas: Events Aniversario del Pueblo (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX Soon 08/13/2008 - 08/15/2008 Plaza Pública Juan Francisco Arroyo. canovanaspr.com A celebration of the town's anniversary with live music, dancing, games and food kiosks. Clásico del Caribe (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-876-2450 787-724-6060 787-876-5170FX 12/08/2008 - 12/09/2008 Hipodromo Camarero. camareroracepr.com/ Caribbean thoroughbred championship weekend. Also known as the Caribbean Derby, the event gathers thoroughbreds from such countries as Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and the Dominican Republic and is considered the richest horse race in Latin America. Festival del Maíz (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX 04/24/2009 - 04/26/2009 Plaza Pública Juan Francisco Arroyo. canovanaspr.com A cultural fair that includes dance groups, music, food kiosks serving typical foods and presentations regarding the town's agricultural heritage. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Canóvanas: Info-PRTC LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-791-1014 787-721-2400 ext 5216 787-791-8033FX Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D. www.gotopuertorico.com Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Info-PRTC. Canóvanas: Information Canóvanas Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX Muñoz Rivera St. canovanaspr.com Canóvanas Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-1905 787-256-1905FX 787-256-4042FX Muñoz Rivera St.& Calderon Mujica St. canovanaspr.com Symbol Key: Sponsors, Information. Canóvanas: Públicos Public Cars, Canóvanas (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-2715 787-876-2328 787-256-4042FX Palmer St. at Public Square. Canóvanas to San Juan, Carolina, Rio Piedras, Río Grande and Loíza. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Canóvanas: Shopping Belz Factory Outlet World (more) > Puerto Rico > Canóvanas 787-256-7040 787-256-7042 787-256-7046FX Rt 3 Km 18.4. www.belz.com Designer outlets, shoes, jewelry, toys, electronics, cosmetics and much more. Symbol Key: Sponsors.