Palacete Los Moreau, Moca /Dean
Moca June-2008, By:Travel and Sports Staff
Moca
This is the lace center of Puerto Rico.
The traditional mundillo-style lace (or bobbin lace) is produced and available year-round. These delicate and intricately woven lace patterns are in great demand due to their timeless beauty. Examples may be found of tapestry, linens, wedding gowns and high-fashion accessories. The women that create the lace are internationally recognized for their skills and expertise. For the best examples, plan to attend the annual Festival del Mundillo. You may also find wood-turning crafts at the festival.
At the town’s entrance is the Hacienda Enriqueta, a small museum of colonial artifacts. In the center of town, across from the plaza, is the beautiful Catholic church, built in 1846 and declared a historical monument in 1983.
After you explore the town looking for lace, stop by the Palacete Los Moreau, a historic French-provincial-style mansion located north of town.
How to go:
Just south of Aguadilla off Rt 2, turn right onto Rt 111.
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