Maricao
Considered one of the premier coffee-raising areas. By:Travel & 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)
787-838-3710 787-999-2200 ext 2696 787-999-2271FX
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.
787-838-2290 787-838-2520FX
02/11/2011 - 02/13/2011
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.
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).
Symbol Key: Sponsors, Bird-Watching, Hiking, Lookout Tower, Mountains.