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Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

Vega Alta
One of the last sugarcane-producing regions in Puerto Rico.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

Founded in 1775, Vega Alta was originally part of Las Vegas del Thoa. Subsequently, this area was divided into two towns: Vega Alta and Vega Baja. Vega Alta has some of the most fertile and productive soil in all of Puerto Rico. Today, unlike the rest of Puerto Rico, the principal agricultural product is still sugarcane.

Historical points of interest include the Plaza Gilberto Concepción de Gracia and the Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de María (on the Plaza).

For beach lovers, there is the Balneario de ... (more)

Balneario de Cerro Gordo, /Frazier Nivens

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Festival del Gallo > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta > Soon 10/26/2008 to 10/27/2008
	Music, artisan and food kiosks, and dancing. The rooster fights draw participants from the entire Island.

Vega Alta: Artisans & Galleries

Vega Alta Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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Santos, basketry and musical instruments.

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Vega Alta: Attractions & Sights

Cuevas Golondrinas (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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Between Las Colinas & Maricao.

Caves inhabited by small birds.

Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de María (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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Plaza Gilberto Concepción de Gracia.

Beautiful, 18th century church.

Plaza Gilberto Concepción de Gracia (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

Plaza Gilberto Concepción de Gracia Photo

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Luis Muñoz Rivera St.

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Vega Alta: Beaches

Balneario de Cerro Gordo (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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Rt 690 Km 7.1.
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A very attractive beach just a short ride from San Juan. Near the Dorado hotels and tourist area.

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Vega Alta: Events

Carnaval Vegalteño (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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02/07/2009 - 02/09/2009
Main plaza.

Traditional town festival in the main plaza.

Festival de la Chiringa (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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04/01/2009 - 04/05/2009
Rt 690.

The festival culminates in a handmade kite flying contest. Prizes given for the biggest, smallest, highest-flying, and best-looking kites.

Festival del Gallo (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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Soon 10/26/2008 - 10/27/2008
Bo. Maricao.

Music, artisan and food kiosks, and dancing. The rooster fights draw participants from the entire Island.

Fiestas del Pueblo (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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12/03/2008 - 12/07/2008
Rt 2 (in front of post office).

Music, artisan and food kiosks, and dancing. Festival sponsored by the town hall.

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Vega Alta: Forests

Vega Forest (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta

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Rt 676 Km 1.5.
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Partially in Vega Alta and Vega Baja. A sub-tropical forest in the karst region with caves, hiking trails, deep sinkholes & over 30 types of trees and plants.

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