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Puerto Rico > Utuado
Utuado
The Centro Ceremonial Indígena Caguana.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

The name Utuado is derived from the Taíno Indian word Otoao, which means between the mountains. Utuado is also known as the Ciudad del Viví after the Río Viví, which runs through town.

On the direct route to Utuado (via Rt 10) from Arecibo is the Río Abajo Forest. This large forest is in the heart of the karst country, with very rugged formations, an extensive trail system and a visitors center.

Dos Bocas Lake, just north of Utuado, is a beautiful, large, winding reservoir. For ... (more)
Tanama River and Caves, /Frazier Nivens
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CHECK Area 6Casa Grande Mountain Retreat $80-95 (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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A unique experience in a stunning mountain setting.
  • Pool, restaurant, morning yoga class.
  • Near lakes, Observatory, Caves, Ceremonial Park.
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    Top of Page Utuado: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 6Utuado Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Call for the list of local artisans.
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    Top of Page Utuado: Attractions & Sights Attractions & Sights
    Area 6Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Caguana (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Rd. 111 Km 12.4.
    Discovered in the beginning of the 20th century, this is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Caribbean. It consists of 10 ceremonial bateyes (ball fields) of varying sizes dating back to 1200 AD. It has a small museum and petroglyphs that were carved by the Taíno Indians. More than 80 species of trees and 30 species of birds are found here.
    Area 6Iglesia San Miguel Arcángel (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Front of City Hall.
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    This church was established in 1739.
    Area 6Lago Caonillas (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Rt 140 East of town.
    A very large lake on the road to Florida.
    Area 6Lago Dos Bocas (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Rt 123.
    Just north of Utuado, this is a great recreational and dining area. There are boats that will take you around the lake to one of the many restaurants for lakeside dining. The restaurants are open on the weekends.
    Area 6Monumento a Soldados Caidos (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Dr Cueto St. at entrance to town.
    Area 6Museo Sgt. Rolando Cabañas Vals (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Ave Herrera close to the American Legion.
    A small museum of the life and history of Sgt. Cabañas and the American Legion.
    Area 6Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Rivera (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Area 6Tanama River Cave (Angeles Cave) (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Rt 129, Bo. Ángeles.
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    Top of Page Utuado: Events Events
    Area 6Utuado Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    09/20/2008 - 09/29/2008
    Luis Muñoz Rivera Plaza.
    During this festival the town's patron saint, San Miguel Arcángel, is honored. Processions, music, games, this year there were amateur boxing matches, softball and domino games and food kiosks.
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    Top of Page Utuado: Forests Forests
    Area 6Río Abajo Forest (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    787-999-2200 ext 5158
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    Rt 621 Km 4.4.
    www.drna.gobierno.pr
    Bird-Watching Camping Caves Hiking Mountains Reserve / Sanctuary
    One of five state forests created in 1943 in the Karstic region of Utuado and Arecibo. Camping by permit only.
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    Area 6LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
    LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
    787-721-2400 ext 5216
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    Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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    Top of Page Utuado: Information Information
    Area 6Utuado Art, Culture & Tourism (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Dr. Cueto Street #11.
    Area 6Utuado Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    27 Betances.
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    Top of Page Utuado: Nature/Adventure Nature/Adventure
    CHECK Area 6Acampa Nature Adventure (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    1221 Ave. Piñero.
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    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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    Top of Page Utuado: Públicos Públicos
    Area 6Línea de Utuado (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
    787-894-3512
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    González St.
    Utuado to San Juan.
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    Top of Page Utuado: Restaurants & Clubs Restaurants & Clubs
    CHECK Area 6Casa Grande Café (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Casa Grande Mountain Retreat.
    www.hotelcasagrande.com
    Restaurant Breakfast Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    American, Puerto Rican, Vegetarian.
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    Top of Page Utuado: Sightseeing Sightseeing
    CHECK Area 6Atlantic San Juan Tours (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Top of Page Utuado: Trolley Trolley
    Area 6Utuado Trolley (more) > Puerto Rico > Utuado
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    Rt 111 at marketplace.
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