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Puerto Rico > Maricao
Maricao
Considered one of the premier coffee-raising areas.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

Maricao is the first town on the western portion of the Ruta Panorámica Luis Muñoz Marín as you leave Mayagüez.

Historically, Maricao was a refuge for the Spaniards and the Taíno Indians from the Caribe Indians and the pirates. Now it is considered one of the premier coffee-raising areas in Puerto Rico and is known as the Ciudad del Café (the Coffee City). It is home to the annual Maricao Coffee Festival, the Maricao Fish Hatchery (with more than 200,000 fish, such as black bass and tilapia, ... (more)
Coffee Harvest Festival, /Toledo
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Area 3Parador Hacienda Juanita $90-140 (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
787-838-2550
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$90-140, 21 Room Key
Rd. 105 Km 23.5.
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The cool, tropical mountains of a Caribbean rain forest.
  • Bird-watchers' paradise (70+ species identified).
  • Restored 19th century coffee plantation hacienda.
  • Restaurant is part of the Mesones Gastronómicos program.
  • Dinner and breakfast included in rate.
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    Top of Page Maricao: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 3Maricao Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
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    Basketry, santos and wood turning.
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    Area 3Gruta San Juan Bautista (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
    787-838-2290
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    Rt 410 Km 0.2.
    Recreational park with a small waterfall, kiosks and playgrounds. Here you will find a sanctuary which represents the baptism of Jesus Christ.
    Area 3Maricao Fish Hatchery (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
    Maricao Fish Hatchery Photo 787-838-3710
    787-999-2200 ext 2696
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    Rt 410 Km 1.7.
    A warm water hatchery releasing more than 200,000 fish annually into Puerto Rico's reservoirs. The beautiful grounds are maintained better than most golf courses. Very close to town.
    Area 3Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Rivera (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
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    Calle José de Diego.
    Area 3Salto Curet (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
    787-838-2290
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    Rt 425 end.
    A water fall and pool, some walking may be required.
    Area 3Torre de Piedra (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
    787-838-2290
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    Rt 120 Km 13.1.
    Enjoy panoramic views from this stone tower.
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    Area 3Coffee Harvest Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
    Coffee Harvest Festival Photo 787-838-2290
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    02/14/2009 - 02/16/2009
    Johnny Arbona Stadium (front of).
    Annual festival marking the end of the coffee harvest. Arts and crafts, live folk music, and typical food. Exhibitions of past and present coffee cultivating and harvesting tools and equipment. Coffee beverages and coffee desserts served.
    Area 3Día de las Veredas (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
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    787-530-8311
    06/07/2009 - 06/07/2009
    Maricao Forest.
    www.adventourspr.com
    A walking tour for bird watching in the Salto Curet Region of Maricao.
    Area 3Festival de Aves Endémicas (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
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    787-530-8311
    05/03/2009 - 05/03/2009
    Maricao Forest.
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    A bird watching festival which focuses on the endemic species of birds of Puerto Rico.
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    Area 3Maricao Forest (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
    787-838-1040
    787-999-2200 ext 5158
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    Rt 120 South.
    www.drna.gobierno.pr
    Bird-Watching Hiking Lookout Tower Mountains
    Observation tower, stone house, hiking and bird-watching. On a clear day you can see Mona Island from the tower. The greatest diversity in plants in Puerto Rico and a paradise for bird-watchers (over 60 species).
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    Area 3Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
    Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol Photo 787-851-7015
    787-851-7070
    787-851-7096FX
    Rt 100 Km 13.7.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Official PRTC Information Center designed to welcome you and provide you with current, accurate information.
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    Area 3Maricao Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
    787-838-2290
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    Area 3Maricao Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
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    CHECK Area 3Acampa Nature Adventure (more) > Puerto Rico > Maricao
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    787-640-2822
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    1221 Ave. Piñero.
    www.acampapr.com
    PRTC Endorsed Charters Climbing Camping Hiking Nature/Adventure
    Guided hiking, cave exploration, rainforest, waterfalls, zip-line, rappelling, camping, backpacking & multi-day adventures, custom nature trips Island-wide and Mona Island. All trips include lunch, snacks and transportation. Outdoor goods store. (main office: San Juan Metro.)
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