Mirador Orocovis-Villalba, Orocovis /Efra
Orocovis June-2008, By:Travel and Sports Staff
Orocovis
Named after Orocovix, the Cacique Indian leader.
The "Geographic Center of Puerto Rico." Its name comes from the Cacique Indian, Orocovix, who was a remarkable Indian leader in pre-Columbian time. The Río Orocovis, which runs through the center of the town, is a small river that comes from the north mountains of the Cordillera Central and ends in the Río Grande de Manatí. Lago Matrullas, one of the most picturesque lakes in Puerto Rico, is nearby.
On Rt 143 just west of Rt 155 is the new Orocovis-Villalba lookout tower and recreational facility. From here you can see both the north and south coast of Puerto Rico. In the Toro Negro State Forest you will find an observatory tower originally constructed by the Spanish as a lookout tower to protect the south coast of the Island. Cerro Taita, Cerro El Bolo and Cerro Doña Juana are mountain peaks in the same forest reserve.
Toward Morovis is the Museo Orocoveño, founded by Celestino Avilés, a famous Orocovan artisan. This museum exhibits antique artifacts, Taíno Indian articles and historical photos of Orocovis (reservations required).
Another point of interest is the Island's only swimming pool fed by natural water at the Doña Juana Recreational Center. Here you can see all the beauty of Toro Negro Forest. The Chorro de Doña Juana is a crystalline waterfall on Rt 149 at Ala de La Piedra Sector, along the road.
>How to go:
From Barranquitas take Rt 156.
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