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Coamo
The Fountain of Youth.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Founded in 1579, Coamo is well known because of the healthful hot springs discovered in 1571. The legends say that this was the fountain of youth sought by Juan Ponce de León (first Spanish governor of the Island).
While in town, stop by the Museo Histórico de Coamo, located in front of the plaza. This museum displays a wide variety of exhibits from archeological artifacts to memorabilia of the composers José Ignacio Quintón and Bobby Capó.
For the sports-lovers Coamo offers the Maratón San Blás de ... (more)
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44 José I. Quinton St.
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This Italian-made clock was donated to the town by its first mayor, Don Florencio Santiago, in 1899.
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Rt 1 Km 23.9 and Km 39.2.
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The steel of these bridges, constructed in 1886 and 1876, was manufactured in Paris. The larger bridge (Km 39.2) is known as the Calabazas bridge.
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| | | Baños de Coamo, Antigua Piscina
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End of Rt 546.
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This is the site thought to be the Fountain of Youth sought by Juan Ponce de León. Now undergoing a major renovation.
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This is one of the oldest churches in Puerto Rico. When construction started in 1563, it was the third Catholic church to be built on the Island.
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Rt 155 turn left at Km 1.1, northeast of town.
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Lookout point with a panoramic view of the Coamo valley and the Caribbean Sea. At the top of the mountain you can find a restaurant and a view point of the valley of Coamo.
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| | | Museo Histórico de Coamo Ramon Rivera Bermudez
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28 José Quintón St.
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An exhibition of Coamo's history. Formerly residence of Mayor Florencio Santiago.
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Mario Braschi St.
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Recently rehabilitated including ice-cream, frappe, coffee, pastry, souvenirs kioskos.
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Rt 546 Km 1.
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A spectacular finishing hole with short iron to landing area, long iron or fairway wood to green & wind behind on occasions. Only long hitters should try to carry the gorge. Championship golf course in the south, offering wind challenges. Holes/Yards: 18/6647.
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