Lajas
The Bishop City. By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008
The Lajas valley is famous for its major local crop, the big juicy-headed pineapple, the piña cabezona. If you see a pineapple stand, you might want to get some of your own. It is also known as “The Bishop City,” since the former bishop of the Catholic church in Puerto Rico was born and raised in Lajas.
How to go: South of San Germán on Rt 101. ... (more)
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Founded in 1946 this investigative and developmental station studies to help develop and improve the efficiency of agriculture in the Lajas Valley area.
This agricultural fair offers exhibits and sales of plants, animals, farm equipment and products. The festivities include music, food, a rodeo and a paso fino horse competition.
This religious procession along the streets and beach in honor of the fishermen's patron saint, St. Peter. Boats are decorated with lively flowers from the Flamboyán trees.
This fresh water lagoon is excellent for birding as a great variety of bird species reside here and in the nearby hills. Best time to visit is from August thru March when water levels are high and the migrant and resident birds are plentiful.
Symbol Key: Sponsors, Bird-Watching, Lookout Tower, Reserve / Sanctuary.
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