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Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
Guayanilla
Historic fishing village.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

The town was founded in 1833. Archeologists have found evidence of a Taíno village in the region ruled by Chief Agüeybana. Guayanilla is located in a spectacular natural habitat formed by extensive mangrove forests. There are hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife as well as spawning grounds for a great variety of fish life in the mangroves.

This town, with its deep fishing heritage, is known as "La Villa de los Pescadores" (the Fishermen Town). The Plaza del Pescador Desaparecido (on the boardwalk) commemorates ... (more)
Playa de Guayanilla, /Frazier Nivens
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Area 4Parador Pichi's Hotel & Convention Center $87-130 (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
787-835-3335
787-835-4140
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$87-130, 58 Room Key
Rt 132 Km 204.5, Exit 205.
PRTC Endorsed Rooms Suites Air conditioned Honeymoon Packages Internet, Fast Mesones Gastronómicos Meeting Facilities Paradores Pool Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages
Tropical style, great location and personalized service.
  • Pichi is an outstanding value!
  • Comfortable rooms with A/C, Cable TV and telephone.
  • Convention Center with facilities for 2,000 people.
  • Two recognized restaurants.
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    Area 4Guayanilla Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    787-835-2660
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    Rag dolls.
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    Area 4Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    787-835-3035
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    Front of Plaza.
    Catholic church built 1838-1840.
    Area 4Julio Rojas Reyes Children's Park (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    Julio Rojas Reyes Children's Park Photo 787-835-2660
    787-835-2360
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    Luis Muños Rivera St. at Rt 127, Sector Jagua Tuna.
    Area 4Paseo Tablado-Malecon (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    787-835-2660
    787-835-2360
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    Playa de Guayanilla.
    Area 4Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Marín (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Marín Photo 787-835-2660
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    Monument that honors Don Luis Muñoz Marín.
    Area 4Plaza del Pescador Desaparecido (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    Plaza del Pescador Desaparecido Photo 787-835-2660
    787-835-2360
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    Bo. Playa de Guayanilla.
    Boardwalk and family park in the heart of town. The name of the park (the lost fishermen) commemorates all of the town's fishermen who have been lost at sea. Also known as Paseo Tablado y Malecon.
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    Area 4Playa de Guayanilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    Playa de Guayanilla Photo 787-835-2660
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    Rt 336.
    Beaches Star Listing
    Situated on one of the best natural harbors in the Caribbean: the Bahía de Guayanilla.
    Area 4Punta Ventana (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
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    At the end of Rt 136 (does not reach).
    Beaches
    Access by bicycle or on foot. Ask for permission from the guard at the gate.
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    Area 4Festival de la Juventud (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    787-835-2660
    787-835-2360
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    05/04/2009 - 05/04/2009
    Plaza Luis Muñoz Marín.
    Youth festival with music, food kiosks and more.
    Area 4Guayanilla Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    787-835-2660
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    12/01/2008 - 12/08/2008
    Plaza Luis Muñoz Marín.
    This event commemorates the Inmaculada Concepción de María and includes music, games and food.
    Area 4Maratón Femenino Internacional (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    787-835-2660
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    12/09/2008 - 12/09/2008
    Course varies.
    This running marathon for women includes participants from more than 20 countries.
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    Area 4Ponce, Porta Caribe (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    787-290-2911
    787-284-4913
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    9192 Marina St. Suite 2.
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    Porta Caribe Regional Office
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    Area 4Guayanilla Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
    787-835-2660
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    Plaza, 5 Barbosa St.
    This building (c.1852) also served as a jail, municipal prison, arms depot and hospital.
    Area 4Guayanilla Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla
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    Plaza, 5 Barbosa St.
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