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Jayuya
Jayuya Indian Festival.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

In Jayuya you feel the presence of the Taíno Indians, especially during the Jayuya Indian Festival. The festival features the culture and traditions of the Island's original natives, including their music, food and games.

Nearby you will find the Casa Canales historic home and the Cemí Museum Monument featuring Taíno archeological artifacts and a photographic exhibition of petroglyphs that were found around the Island.

If you look behind Casa Canales, you will see Tres Picachos, a mountain 3,952 feet above sea level, and Cerro Puntas, the ... (more)
Festival Nacional Indígena de Jayuya, /Frazier Nivens
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Magic Forest > Puerto Rico > Jayuya > Now 12/01/2008 to 01/15/2009
Opened at the beginning of the Christmas season, the forest contains a narrative of local traditions and some fantasy scenery.
Top of Page Jayuya: Accommodations Accommodations
Area 4Hacienda Casa Taína $85-150 (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
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Hacienda Casa Taína Photo 787-828-2270
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$85-150, 19 Room Key
Rt 528 Km 1.8.
PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Honeymoon Packages Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs
Located in the beautiful mountains of Jayuya.
  • Property administered by owner.
  • Enjoy our tranquil surroundings.
  • Lovely pool side and restaurant views.
  • Lush gardens.
    • Area 4Hacienda Gripiñas $60-105 (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
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    $60-105, 20 Room Key
    Rt 527 Km 2.5.
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    Our beautiful home is perfect for a few days of relaxation.
  • A historic plantation in mountainous interior.
  • The Hacienda has been fully restored.
  • True Old World experience in a classic setting.
  • Available Rates that include breakfast and dinner.
    • Area 4Hotel Posada Jayuya Restaurant & Bar $87-120 (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
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    $87-120, 27 Room Key
    49 Guillermo Esteves St.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Internet, Fast Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs
    We plan to make your stay one great experience.
  • A modern hotel located in the heart of Jayuya.
  • Rooms with great views, common terrace and pool.
  • Local excursions for groups. Conference room.
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    Top of Page Jayuya: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 4Jayuya Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-828-1241
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    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    Area 4Paseo Fantástico (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    Boardwalk.
    "Fantastic Stroll" by Rafael Rivera Rosa.
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    Area 4Casa Museo Canales (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    Casa Museo Canales Photo 787-828-4094
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    Rt 144 Km 9.2.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    Historic home typical of the 19th century mountain coffee plantations. Produced some of the world's finest coffee in its days.
    Area 4Cerro Punta (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-828-1241
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    Rt 113, can be seen from Rt 143 toward the North.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    One of the tallest peaks on the Island at 4389 feet.
    Area 4La Piedra Escrita Petroglyphs (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    La Piedra Escrita Petroglyphs Photo 787-828-1241
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    Rt 144 Km 2.3.
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    A huge rock in the Río Saliente marked with petroglyphs. The placement of the rock forms a large natural pool.
    Area 4Los Tres Picachos (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-828-1241
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    Rt 143 toward Ponce.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    Mountain 3,952 feet above sea level.
    Area 4Monumento al Cacique Jayuya (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    Monumento al Cacique Jayuya Photo 787-828-1241
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    24 San Felipe St.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    Cultural center with an archaeological exhibit of the Taíno Indians. Close to the plaza, this area includes a sculpture by Tomás Batista and the tomb of a Taíno.
    Area 4Museo del Cemí (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
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    Rt 144 Km 9.3.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    Opened in 1989, the museum focuses on archaeological artifacts of the Taíno Indians. It is named after the Cemí, a small triangular amulet sacred to the Taínos.
    Area 4Plaza de Recreo Nemesio R. Canales (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
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    Nemesio R. Canales, Figuera St.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
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    Area 4El Festival del Pueblo del Tomate (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    El Festival del Pueblo del Tomate Photo 787-828-1241
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    04/18/2009 - 04/20/2009
    Complejo Deportivo Filiberto García.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    This town is known as the "Pueblo del Tomate" (town of the tomatoes). This event is a celebration of the tomatoes and includes music, games and food kiosks.
    Area 4Festival Nacional Indígena de Jayuya (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    Festival Nacional Indígena de Jayuya Photo 787-828-1241
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    11/16/2008 - 11/18/2008
    Plaza Nemesio R. Canales.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    Features the culture and traditions of the Taíno Indians, including their music, food, and games. More than 100 artisans exhibit and sell their work. The Miss Taíno Indian Pageant judges the contestants by their Indian features and their typical dress of a Taíno woman. Daytime and evening activities.
    Area 4Jayuya Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-828-1241
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    09/04/2009 - 09/06/2009
    Complejo Deportivo Filiberto Garcia.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    The festival commemorates the Virgen de la Monserrate (09/08), the town's patron saint. It includes processions, music, games and food kiosks.
    Area 4Magic Forest (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-828-1241
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    Now 12/01/2008 - 01/15/2009
    Complejo Deportivo Filiberto García.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    Opened at the beginning of the Christmas season, the forest contains a narrative of local traditions and some fantasy scenery.
    Area 4Three Holy Kings Celebration (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-828-1241
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    01/05/2009 - 01/05/2009
    Complejo Deportivo Filiberto Garcia.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    A celebration for children, with traditional Christmas music and foods, with presents for the children.
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    Top of Page Jayuya: Forests Forests
    Area 4Toro Negro State Forest (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-867-3040
    787-999-2200 ext 5158
    787-867-3040FX
    Rd 143 Km 32.4, east of Rt 149.
    www.drna.gobierno.pr
    Bird-Watching Camping Fishing Guided Tours On-Site Hiking Kayaking Lookout Tower Mountains Pool Reserve / Sanctuary
    Tallest peaks in Puerto Rico: Cerro Punta & Cerro La Rosa. Great hiking with lots to see: waterfall, lake, river, lookout tower & birding. Very helpful ranger station on the road. Located in Jayuya, Orocovis, Ciales, Villalba, Ponce and Juana Díaz.
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    Top of Page Jayuya: Info-PRTC Info-PRTC
    Area 4Ponce, Porta Caribe (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-290-2911
    787-284-4913
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    9192 Marina St. Suite 2.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Porta Caribe Regional Office
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    Top of Page Jayuya: Information Information
    Area 4Jayuya Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-828-0900
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    Rt 144 at Cementerio St.
    Area 4Jayuya Tourism & Culture (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
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    Rt 144 Km 9.3.
    www.jayuya.puertorico.pr/turismo.htm
    This office provides information on all the points of interest in and around Jayuya.
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    Top of Page Jayuya: Nature/Adventure Nature/Adventure
    CHECK Area 4Acampa Nature Adventure (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
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    787-640-2822
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    1221 Ave. Piñero.
    www.acampapr.com
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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 Jayuya: Públicos Públicos
    Area 4Public Cars Terminal (more) > Puerto Rico > Jayuya
    787-828-1241
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    Guillermo Esteves St.
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