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Manatí
The “Athens of Puerto Rico.”
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
The town was named after the local marine life: the manatees found along the north shore. Manatí has a rich artistic and literary heritage, and its name, the “Athens of Puerto Rico,” traces back to the early 1900’s when Manatí was the literary capital of the Island.
Important historical sites include the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, a National Historic Monument from 1729. At El Paseo de la Atenas, on McKinley St., you will find the Biblioteca Municipal Francisco Alvarez (City Hall library) and the ... (more)
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|  | Antiguo Cementerio Municipal
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Rt 685 (close to downtown).
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Historic cemetery from the 1900s where various interesting city people are laid to rest, such as Don Antonio Vélez Alvarado, creator of the Puerto Rican flag. On display at the entrance is the antique Atrium Crucifix.
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| | | Archivo Histórico de Manatí
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6 Paseo de la Atenas St.
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This ancient building (dating into the mid 19th century) keeps the historical documents of Manatí.
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| | | Biblioteca Municipal Álvarez
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Paseo de la Atenas, McKinley St.
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This library is housed in a Greco-style building next to the Salón de los Poetas.
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| | | Centro de las Artes y las Fuentes de los Manaties
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Padial St. & Baldorioty St.
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This 1925 Plaza del Mercado (Market Place) has been fully restored and is now a center for the arts, home of the Manatí Youth Symphony Orchestra as well as the Youth Choir (two excellent musical organizations).
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| | | Edificio del Banco Territorial Agrícola y Casino
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Patriota Pozo St. & Ramos Velez St.
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This 1920s historic and architectural landmark was fully restored in 1990. It was the home to one of the last cultural institutions known as "The Casino," which lasted until the 1960s.
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| | | Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria y San Matías Apóstol
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Padial St. & Patriota Pozo St.
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This beautiful Catholic church, first built in the early 1600s and renovated during the 1700s and 1800s, is a national historic monument and maintains a religious museum. On display outside is the replica of the Atrium Crucifix, the original is in the old National Cemetery. Under the church's floor are the remains of the town's founder Don Sebastian Antonio Durán de Villafañe (18th century).
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| | | Plaza de la Historia de Manatí
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Paseo de la Atenas St. & Patriota Pozo St.
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The black granite wall tells the history of Manatí in gold letters. The bust is of Antonio Vélez Alvarado, creator of the flag of Puerto Rico.
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| | | Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Rivera
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Patriota Pozo St.
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This plaza will be re-opened with the Patron Saints Festival February 1-10.
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| | | Salón de los Poetas
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Paseo de la Atenas, McKinley St.
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The Salón de los Poetas Manuel Joglar Cacho is one of two adjacent Greco-style buildings. Inside, there is a hall honoring Manatí's poets and artists and exhibitions of petroglyphs and caves.
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| | | Teatro Taboas de Manatí
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Betances St. & Quiñones St.
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Inaugurated in 1938 as part of Manatí's bicentennial celebration, this art deco-style building is a historic monument and has been recently restored. Tours only by Manatí Tourism Office Guide.
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| | Manatí Mayor's Office
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10 Quiñones St.
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A 1950 building in the art deco style.
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| | | Manatí Tourism Office
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8 Quiñones St., 1st Floor Suite A.
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Free tour guide service for small and large groups and daily walking tours through the historic zone. Three-hour trolley tour ($4 per person) through Manatí on a 30-person air-conditioned trolley. The trolley tour includes the City's Historic Zone, Mar Chiquita beach and the Cuevas de las Golondrinas caves, among other sites. A free 25-minute video tour "Manatí, the Best Kept Secret" for groups of fifteen or less. Call for reservations.
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| | | Tourist Reception Center
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787-884-3428
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Padial St. & Baldorioty, in the Centro de las Artes.
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This temporary center for visiting tourists has information regarding the history of the town as well as a video presentation about the town.
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| | | Pure Adventure
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787-314-4347
787-202-6551
pureadventurepuertorico.com
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We provide quality of service, knowledge, safety and fun. The adventures include: tropical snacks, gear, guide and marine biologist, and ecological orientation. Our most popular adventures are: diving, kayaking & snorkeling & bird watching.
(main office: Fajardo.)
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| | Su Casa
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787-884-0047
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Rt 670 Km 1.0 at Rt 668.
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Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak.
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