Comerío
La Plata, the longest river in Puerto Rico, runs right through town. By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
This gracious town is surrounded by Aguas Buenas, Barranquitas, Cidra and Naranjito. As you would expect, this deep into the Cordillera Central, you will find a number of natural attractions and sights. To start with, the Río La Plata (the longest river in Puerto Rico) runs right through town. It is just a short walk from the plaza.
From the plaza walk around and behind the church and around the block. Here you will find a newly refurbished area and the firehouse with a beautifully maintained, ... (more)
Festival del Jíbaro Comerieño > Puerto Rico > Comerío > Now 10/04/2008 to 10/06/2008
This three-day national troubadour competition selects the best Puerto Rican troubadour. Typical music, local and international artists, handicraft fair, güiro and cuatro contests and local food. The main non-music event is the Desfiles de Estampas Típicas where rustic floats demonstrate life in the Puerto Rican countryside.
Fiesta Nacional del Trovador Puertorriqueño > Puerto Rico > Comerío > Now 10/06/2008 to 10/06/2008
A fiesta known for the typical music and troubadours, with an artisan fair, typical foods and candies. Great fun for the whole family!
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Rt 167 (toward Bayamon) Km 1. www.comerio.gobierno.pr
This recreation area includes a semi-Olympic pool, playground, romantic walking trails, gazebos with BBQ pits and a large room for gatherings. A reception center for 350 persons was added in 2004.
Historic house of the administrator for the tobacco growers. Now it lodges the Offices of Culture and Tourism. Also called Cultural Center Cirilo W. Meijes, it has a gallery area and activity hall.
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Rt 156 Km 35.1 Bo. Cedrito. www.comerio.gobierno.pr
Enjoy the natural beauty of this prominent rocky hill 2,000 feet above sea level. Spectacular panoramic view of the Island and the Atlantic Ocean. The unique soil gives Monte Tiza (Chalk Mountain) its name.
This cave system was a sacred place used by the ancient Indians for religious ceremonies. They left uncountable numbers of prints of owls, heads, monkeys and turtles. The archaeological value of this place is considered to be the highest in the Caribbean.
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Rt 167, from Comerío to Bayamón, Sector El Salto. www.comerio.gobierno.pr
These dams are the oldest in Puerto Rico, built in 1906 and 1913. By 1933 they provided half of the country's electricity. Impressive vistas and a tunnel that goes from one end of the dam to the other. Natural beauty and great fishing.
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Now 10/04/2008 - 10/06/2008
José de Diego St. www.comerio.gobierno.pr
This three-day national troubadour competition selects the best Puerto Rican troubadour. Typical music, local and international artists, handicraft fair, güiro and cuatro contests and local food. The main non-music event is the Desfiles de Estampas Típicas where rustic floats demonstrate life in the Puerto Rican countryside.
The office of Culture and Tourism is located in the Casa de la Cultura Cacique Comerío, historic home of the administrator for the tobacco growers. Also called Cultural Center Cirilo W. Meijes, it has a gallery area and activity hall. Permanent exhibition of ancient Indian bones found in the Carlos Bonet Municipal Park in 1987.
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