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Puerto Rico > Lajas
Lajas
The Bishop City.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

The Lajas valley is famous for its major local crop, the big juicy-headed pineapple, the piña cabezona. If you see a pineapple stand, you might want to get some of your own. It is also known as “The Bishop City,” since the former bishop of the Catholic church in Puerto Rico was born and raised in Lajas.

How to go:
South of San Germán on Rt 101. ... (more)
Los Piñales, /Efra
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Top of Page Lajas: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
Area 3Lajas Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
Hand-painted folk scenes, dolls and wood turning.
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Area 3Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
Plaza Juan Ramírez.
The construction of this church started in 1884.
Area 3Plaza Juan Ramírez Ortiz (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
Victoria and Concordia Streets.
The plaza is named after the mayor of Lajas that served from 1906 to 1908. it also has the Monument to Soldiers Fallen in Battle.
Area 3Salt Ponds (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
Rt 324 Km 3.5.
Just north of the Bioluminescent Bay on the south side of the road. Not accessible to the public.
Area 3Subestación Exp. Agrícola (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1530
787-899-1265
787-899-1265FX
Rt 101 Km 8.5.
Founded in 1946 this investigative and developmental station studies to help develop and improve the efficiency of agriculture in the Lajas Valley area.
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Area 3Aniversario del Pueblo (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
07/01/2009 - 07/01/2009
Juan Ramírez Ortíz plaza.
Celebrates the founding of the town on July 1, 1883.
Area 3Feria Agrícola de la Reserva del Valle (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
07/03/2009 - 07/07/2009
Rt 116, sector Casa Grande.
This agricultural fair offers exhibits and sales of plants, animals, farm equipment and products. The festivities include music, food, a rodeo and a paso fino horse competition.
Area 3Feria Artesanal/Parada Navideña (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
12/05/2008 - 12/06/2008
Main plaza.
Art fair featuring handmade items by local artists, such as stoneware, dolls, paintings and hammocks.
Area 3Fiesta del Pueblo (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
Fiesta del Pueblo Photo 787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
02/02/2009 - 02/04/2009
Commercial center.
The Patron Saint of Lajas is the Virgen de la Candelaria.
Area 3Procesión de San Pedro (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
06/26/2009 - 06/28/2009
This religious procession along the streets and beach in honor of the fishermen's patron saint, St. Peter. Boats are decorated with lively flowers from the Flamboyán trees.
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Area 3Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-851-7258
787-255-6725
Rt 101 Km 12.2.
www.fws.gov/caribbean
This fresh water lagoon is excellent for birding as a great variety of bird species are seen here and in the nearby hills.
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Area 3Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol Photo 787-851-7015
787-851-7070
787-851-7096FX
Rt 100 Km 13.7.
www.gotopuertorico.com
Official PRTC Information Center designed to welcome you and provide you with current, accurate information.
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Area 3Lajas Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1335
787-899-1550
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5 Victoria St.
Area 3Lajas Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-899-1660
787-899-1335
787-899-1860FX
José A. Lugo Morales St.
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Area 3Línea Lajeña (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas
787-722-1206
787-899-1553
J. Cancio Ortiz St. & San Blás St.
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