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Comerío
La Plata, the longest river in Puerto Rico, runs right through town.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
This gracious town is surrounded by Aguas Buenas, Barranquitas, Cidra and Naranjito. As you would expect, this deep into the Cordillera Central, you will find a number of natural attractions and sights. To start with, the Río La Plata (the longest river in Puerto Rico) runs right through town. It is just a short walk from the plaza.
From the plaza walk around and behind the church and around the block. Here you will find a newly refurbished area and the firehouse with a beautifully maintained, ... (more)
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| | Comerío Patron Saint Festival > Puerto Rico > Comerío > Soon 07/31/2008 to 08/05/2008
| | Festivities are in honor of Santo Cristo de la Salud. Artistic shows, food, rides and kiosks serving typical foods.
| | Maratón El Seco > Puerto Rico > Comerío > Soon 08/04/2008 to 08/04/2008
| | A 10.25 mile (16.5 Km) marathon run by many locals and quite a few people from other countries. A major running event in Puerto Rico.
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|  | Área Recreativa Media Luna
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Rt 167 (toward Bayamon) Km 1.
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This recreation area includes a semi-Olympic pool, playground, romantic walking trails, gazebos with BBQ pits and a large room for gatherings. A reception center for 350 persons was added in 2004.
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| | | Casa de la Cultura Cacique Comerío
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27 Georgetti St.
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Historic house of the administrator for the tobacco growers. Now it lodges the Offices of Culture and Tourism. Also called Cultural Center Cirilo W. Meijes, it has a gallery area and activity hall.
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| | | Cerro La Tiza
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Rt 156 Km 35.1 Bo. Cedrito.
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Enjoy the natural beauty of this prominent rocky hill 2,000 feet above sea level. Spectacular panoramic view of the Island and the Atlantic Ocean. The unique soil gives Monte Tiza (Chalk Mountain) its name.
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| | | Cuevas de la Mora
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Rt 172 Bo. Vega Redonda.
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This cave system was a sacred place used by the ancient Indians for religious ceremonies. They left uncountable numbers of prints of owls, heads, monkeys and turtles. The archaeological value of this place is considered to be the highest in the Caribbean.
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| | | Las Pailas
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Rt 174 at Rt 156.
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Waterfall. Enjoy the natural beauty and panoramic view.
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| | | Paseo de los Trovadores
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Georgetti St. & José Vega.
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A drive lined with plaques in honor of renowned town troubadours.
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| | | Plaza de Recreo de Comerío
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José de Diego St.
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An identical replica of the original plaza from 1826, rebuilt in 1988-1992.
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| | | Represas I & II
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Rt 167, from Comerío to Bayamón, Sector El Salto.
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These dams are the oldest in Puerto Rico, built in 1906 and 1913. By 1933 they provided half of the country's electricity. Impressive vistas and a tunnel that goes from one end of the dam to the other. Natural beauty and great fishing.
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| | | Río La Plata
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| | Comerío Patron Saint Festival
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Soon 07/31/2008 - 08/05/2008
Plaza de Recreo de Comerio.
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Festivities are in honor of Santo Cristo de la Salud. Artistic shows, food, rides and kiosks serving typical foods.
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| | | Fantasía de Navidad
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12/07/2008 - 12/09/2008
Plaza de Recreo.
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Festivities begin with a community bicycle ride. Children enjoy recreational activities, artistic shows and a gift exchange.
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| | | Festival Cuevas de La Mora
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05/30/2009 - 06/01/2009
Rt 172 & Rt 7774.
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Activities include a marathon, the Indian Boy/Girl talent shows, dances and various competitions.
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| | | Festival del Jíbaro Comerieño
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10/04/2008 - 10/06/2008
José de Diego St.
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This three-day national troubadour competition selects the best Puerto Rican troubadour. Typical music, local and international artists, handicraft fair, güiro and cuatro contests and local food. The main non-music event is the Desfiles de Estampas Típicas where rustic floats demonstrate life in the Puerto Rican countryside.
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| | | Fiesta Nacional del Trovador Puertorriqueño
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10/06/2008 - 10/06/2008
Plaza de Recreo de Comerío.
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A fiesta known for the typical music and troubadours, with an artisan fair, typical foods and candies. Great fun for the whole family!
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| | | Maratón El Seco
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Soon 08/04/2008 - 08/04/2008
Course varies.
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A 10.25 mile (16.5 Km) marathon run by many locals and quite a few people from other countries. A major running event in Puerto Rico.
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| | Comerío Mayor's Office
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| | | Comerío Tourism Office
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27 Georgetti St.
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The office of Culture and Tourism is located in the Casa de la Cultura Cacique Comerío, historic home of the administrator for the tobacco growers. Also called Cultural Center Cirilo W. Meijes, it has a gallery area and activity hall. Permanent exhibition of ancient Indian bones found in the Carlos Bonet Municipal Park in 1987.
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