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Puerto Rico > Guayama
Guayama
“ Our Path.”
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

A municipality since 1736, Guayama derives its name from the Taíno word Guamaní, which means "our path." The beautiful Iglesia San Antonio de Padua on the plaza is the only one in Puerto Rico in the neoromantic style. You will notice a hand-painted clock on the tower that reads 11:30am, the exact time when the church was baptized. The bells (donated by Doña Catalina Algarín) were cast in Germany in 1835 from bronze and gold.

Museo Casa Cautiño, built in 1887 as the family home of ... (more)
Plaza de Recreo Cristóbal Colón, /Frazier Nivens
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Top of Page Guayama: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
Area 4Guayama Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Santos and bomba drums.
Area 4Memoria Urbana (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
New Terminal.
"Urban Memories" by Anna Nicholson.
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Top of Page Guayama: Attractions & Sights Attractions & Sights
Area 4Centro de Bellas Artes de Guayama (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Rt 3 (Mc Arthur St.).
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A new art center exhibiting historical artifacts and paintings in the 11 exhibition rooms of this beautifully restored classic building.
Area 4Iglesia San Antonio de Padua (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Plaza de Recreo Cristóbal Colón.
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Construction began in 1827 and was completed 40 years later. It is reputedly the only neo-Roman style church, identifiable by its two flattop towers.
Area 4Molino de Vives (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Hacienda Vives, Bo Machetes.
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All that remains of the Hacienda Vives (1828) are the old tower and part of the sugar mill.
Area 4Museo Casa Cautiño (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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1 Palmer St.
This residence is a beautiful example of neoclassic and Creole-style buildings in Puerto Rico from the late XIX century. Its collection includes paintings, wood carvings, sculptures and furniture made by Puerto Rican artists for the Cautiño family.
Area 4Plaza de Recreo Cristóbal Colón (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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26 Vicente Palés St.
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A very attractive, tree-lined plaza.
Area 4Residencia Luis Palés Matos (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Ashford St.
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The famous poet, Luis Palés Matos was born in this house. He was best known for his Afro-Puerto Rican style. The building is currently closed for renovation.
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Top of Page Guayama: Car Rental Car Rental
Area 4Leaseway of PR - Guayama (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
787-864-8149
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Rt 3 Km 140.1.
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Top of Page Guayama: Events Events
Area 4Feria Dulces Sueños (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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03/01/2009 - 03/03/2009
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The main event at this fair is a Paso Fino horse competition. There are also food kiosks, music and more.
Area 4Fiesta de Reyes (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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01/06/2009 - 01/06/2009
Plaza de Recreo Cristóbal Colón.
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During the month of January the barrios are each visited by the Three Kings. The festivities culminate with a parade of the Three Kings into the Plaza, music, games and presents for the children of Guayama.
Area 4Guayama Iluminada (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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12/03/2008 - 01/07/2009
Plaza de Recreo Cristóbal Colón.
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This is the traditional lighting of the trees and gardens of the plaza for Christmas. Music and other activities are included.
Area 4Guayama Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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06/07/2009 - 06/16/2009
Roque Nido Estela Coliseum, Rt 52, exit # 53.
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The patron saint is San Antonio de Padua.
Area 4XXVIII Clásico San Antonio de Padua (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
787-721-8755
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06/08/2009 - 06/08/2009
Guayama.
www.fecipur.com/
A well-attended 112 Km event with racers from many parts of Puerto Rico as well as other countries. From Guayama to Bo. Corazones, through Bo. Olimpo and back to Guayama.
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Top of Page Guayama: Forests Forests
Area 4Aguirre Forest (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
787-864-0105
787-999-2200 ext 5158
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Rt 7710, south of Rt 3.
www.drna.gobierno.pr
Beaches Bird-Watching Fishing Guided Tours On-Site Hiking Kayaking Mangroves Reserve / Sanctuary
East of Salinas, between Guayama and Santa Isabel. Mangroves, tidal flats, bird rookeries (87 species), research lakes & large manatee population. Guayama Region.
Area 4Reserva Natural Mariposario Las Limas (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Rt 747 Km 0.7, Sector Culebra.
Bird-Watching Children's Activities Entrance Fee Guided Tours On-Site
Wildlife reserve with walking trails, heliconia gardens, native butterflies of Puerto Rico and the Antilles, a museum and fish estuary.
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Area 4El Legado Golf Resort (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
787-866-8894
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Rt 52 Guayama Exit #60, Rt 53 Exit #87, Cimarrona.
This 18-hole championship golf course was designed and is owned by Puerto Rico's golf ambassador Chi Chi Rodriguez. "Best Greens in Puerto Rico" by Fox Sports Magazine November 2007. Holes/Yards: 18/7,384.
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Top of Page Guayama: Info-PRTC Info-PRTC
Area 4Ponce, Porta Caribe (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
787-290-2911
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9192 Marina St. Suite 2.
www.gotopuertorico.com
Porta Caribe Regional Office
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Top of Page Guayama: Information Information
Area 4Guayama Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Plaza Recreo Cristobal Colón, Vicente Palés.
Area 4Guayama Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Plaza de Recreo Cristobal Colón.
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Top of Page Guayama: Marinas Marinas
Area 4Club Náutico de Guayama (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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End of Rt 7710.
A private marina that accepts visitors. Southwest of Guayama. Restaurant and store.
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Area 4El Molinito (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
787-866-1515
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Rt 54 Km 0.5.
Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
Seafood, Steak.
Area 4El Puerto (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
787-866-2664
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Rt 3 Int. 7710(end).
Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate X-Monday X-Tuesday X-Wednesday
Caribbean, Seafood, Steak.
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Top of Page Guayama: Shopping Shopping
Area 4Plaza Guayama (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Rt 3 Km 134.7.
65 Stores.
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Area 4Guayama Trolley (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayama
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Casa Cautiño or Centro de Bellas Artes.
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Free guided trolley tour to all the points of interest in Guayama.
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