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Maunabo
The most famous event is the Festival Jueyero (Crab)
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Maunabo is known as "Ciudad Tranquila" (the Peaceful City) because it is located in southern Puerto Rico where the unspoiled beaches and great vistas have a calming effect. Here you find a unique blend of sea, sand and mountains.
The area is famous for its lighthouse: Faro de Punta Tuna. Still in operation, this lighthouse was built in 1890 as part of the lighthouse system the Spaniards installed to ring the Island and protect the shipping traffic. The lighthouse is under the stewardship of the US ... (more)
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|  | Maunabo Artisans
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Craft jewelry and metal crafts.
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|  | Faro de Punta Tuna
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A working lighthouse on a beautiful point just outside of Maunabo. Now open to the public (work is still being done on the adjacent land).
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| |  | Plaza de Recreo de Maunabo
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1 Santiago Iglesia St.
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A lovely plaza in the center of town for all to enjoy.
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| |  | Start of the Ruta Panoramica
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The beginning of the Panoramic Route when traveling from East to West. A scenic route that will take you from sea-level through the central mountains and back to sea-level.
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|  | Los Bohíos
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Rt 760 Bordaleza, Playa Section.
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From this beach you have an excellent view of the Punta Tuna lighthouse to the south.
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| |  | Los Pinos (Playa Larga)
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Rt 901.
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Where the road meets the shoreline. Northwest of Playa Punta Tuna.
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| |  | Playa Punta Tuna
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Rt 760.
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A very large beach (about 1.5 km) that starts just north of the Punta Tuna Lighthouse.
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|  | Festival Jueyero (Crab Festival)
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08/31/2008 - 09/02/2008
Plaza de Recreo.
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In addition to great food, there is a parade and, yes, a crab race.
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| |  | Fiestas del Pueblo
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06/26/2009 - 06/29/2009
Plaza de Recreo.
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A town celebration with music, dance, rides, games and food kiosks.
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