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Hormigueros
The legend of Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
In the center of town you will find the Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate. The church was erected to celebrate the legend of the intervention of Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate to save the life of a peasant. While working in the fields, the peasant was charged by an enraged bull. The peasant called on the saint to save his life – just then the bull tripped, and the peasant was saved. Since then, the townspeople are known both locally and internationally for their ... (more)
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Rt 345 Km 2.2.
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| | Basílica Menor Nuestra Sra. de la Monserrate
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On the central plaza in the center of town.
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| | | Casa de los Peregrinos
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Monserrate St. & Santuario St, behind the Catholic church.
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This home, built in 1676, was originally known as a hotel for people in transit. It was the place where Juan Alejo Arizmendi, Puerto Rico's first bishop, died. It is now the Rectory for the Basilica.
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| | | Casa de Peón Caminero
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Rt 114 Km 2.4.
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This house is one of several that were built for the railroad maintenance crews. They are about 6 Km apart (the next one is Casa de Camineros de la Parada Eureka Rt 114 Km 8.6). Later they served as churches, horse changing stations & later schools.
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| | | Casa Marquéz
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Segundo Ruiz Belvis St., across from City Hall.
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One of Puerto Rico's oldest mansions and now a private residence.
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| | | Centro Cultural Juanita Arenas
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Mateos Fajardo St. close to the City Hall.
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A center for performing arts also used by local schools.
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| | | Complejo Deportivo Hermanos Miura
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787-849-2047
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Rt 345 Km 0.7.
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A sports complex that includes basketball, tennis courts, batting practice area, pool, gym and more. Bobby Cruz Convention Center.
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| | | Mausoleo Segundo Ruiz Belvis
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Rt 2, exit 162 toward town.
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Mausoleum of Segundo Ruiz Belvis a noted political figure who strongly fought against slavery.
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| | | Plaza de Recreo Segundo Ruiz Belvis
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Mateo Fajardo St.
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04/01/2009 - 04/03/2009
1 Mateo Fajardo St.
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Event inspired by Nuestra Sra. de la Monserrate. After the competition, a troubadours contest is held on the steps of the Basílica.
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| | | Festival de la Juventud
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Urb. Vedúm, court.
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This festival for the youth of the town includes music, dancing and prizes for their accomplishments.
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| | | Festival de Reyes
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01/03/2009 - 01/03/2009
Coliseo Wilfredo Toro, Sports Complex.
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This celebration of Three Kings day includes the participation of the town's children in games, fun and gifts.
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| | | Hormigueros Patron Saint Festival
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09/05/2008 - 09/09/2008
Complejo Deportivo Estadio Hermanos Miura.
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Celebration of the Virgen de la Monserrate includes music, processions, games & food kiosks.
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| | Light Tackle Adventure Fishing
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Poblado de Boqueron public pier (Cabo Rojo).
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Fly Fishing and Light Tackle for tarpon, snook, jack, barracuda and mangrove snapper on a 17' custom skiff. Light tackle specialist. Also providing kayaking, hiking & nature trips We depart from public pier in Boquerón Cabo Rojo.
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Station at Plaza, Luis Muñoz Rivera Street.
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New trolley station and trolleys. Follow the road in front of the Basílica and to the right about 300m.
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