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Moca
This is the lace center of Puerto Rico.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
The traditional mundillo-style lace (or bobbin lace) is produced and available year-round. These delicate and intricately woven lace patterns are in great demand due to their timeless beauty. Examples may be found of tapestry, linens, wedding gowns and high-fashion accessories. The women that create the lace are internationally recognized for their skills and expertise. For the best examples, plan to attend the annual Festival del Mundillo. You may also find wood-turning crafts at the festival.
At the town’s entrance is the Hacienda Enriqueta, a small museum ... (more)
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Unique castle design, minutes from main attractions.Exuberant natural surroundings.Escape from the boisterous noise of the city.Enjoy the fresh air and our lovely outdoor pool.Close to many local attractions.
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| | Moca Artisans
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Bobbin lace and wood turning.
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| | Antiguo Castillo Meléndez
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Rt 110, Barrio Centro, north of Moca.
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This group of buildings, resembling a medieval castle, was originally built by Dr. Meléndez to serve as a clinic. It is now a hotel.
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Rt 110 Km 15.
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An excellent lookout point. On your right you can see Mona Island. Straight in front of you is the valley and Moca.
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A privately owned museum of colonial artifacts located at the entrance to town. Call City Hall to arrange a visit.
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Plaza de Recreo de Moca.
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Statue to honor local artisans.
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Located in a 1928 building, the museum has exhibits devoted to Bobbin Lace making and its history. There are workshops for young and old and exhibits of this style of lace work.
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| | | Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate
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Plaza de Recreo de Moca.
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Rt 464, just south of Rt 2.
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This is a very important historic structure and facility in western Puerto Rico. The well-maintained French provincial-style mansion stands on 110 acres and is on the National Historic Register. On the grounds (at the east end) is a protected sanctuary for endangered bird species. In front of the mansion is an old train engine from the sugarcane era. On the weekends you can see ultralights flying from the dirt landing strip on the south end of the property. A new entrance south from Rt 2 at Km 115.9 was just built.
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This is a major sports park in Moca with a large pool, basketball courts, a tennis court, sand volleyball court, batting range, gym, physical training and gazebos.
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On or adjacent to the plaza you will find the Monument to the Lace Weaver, the Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate and a number of retail stores offering the famous Moca Lace.
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Plaza de Recreo de Moca.
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This is the premier festival for the special Mundillo Lace.
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| | | Moca Patron Saint Festival
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Coliseo Dr. Juan Sanchez Acevedo.
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A festival in honor of Virgen de la Monserrate. There are food kiosks, music and more.
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| | Moca Lace
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The single most renowned product of Moca is the lace. There are stores adjacent to the plaza offering products made by local lace artisans.
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Available by reservation for group tours of the Moca area.
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