Parque de las Cavernas del Río Camuy, Camuy /Dean
North February-2005, By:Travel and Sports Staff
Experience the North Shore
Camuy, Toa Alta
In the North, just outside of San Juan, are the towns of Dorado (a golfer’s dream), Toa Alta (home of the musician Tomás “Masso” Rivera), Toa Baja (Balneario Punta Salinas), Vega Alta (Vega Alta Forest), Vega Baja (Reserva Natural Laguna Tortuguero), Manatí (the Athens of Puerto Rico) and Barceloneta (with the Cambalache Forest mountain bike trails). Farther away, the northwestern towns of Camuy, Hatillo and Arecibo offer prime tourist attractions, such as the Parque de las Cavernas del Río Camuy, the largest radio telescope in the world in Arecibo.
Camuy
Once part of Arecibo, Camuy was founded in 1807 by Petrolina Matos. The name may derive from a Taíno word for what is now known as the Río Camuy river. This river is an important part of the Parque de las Cavernas del Río Camuy, a major cave system. This magnificent 268-acre park is just part of the cavern system carved out of the stone by the river. At the park, you put yourself in the hands of the excellent guides and they give you an informative tour of this natural wonder. The visitors center has walking trails, food facilities and a souvenir shop. This trip is not to be missed.
Toa Alta
Founded in 1751, Toa Alta is one of the oldest towns on the Island. The construction of the Parroquia San Fernando Rey (in the plaza) started one year later in 1752. The Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña lists this church as a historical site. The name Toa Alta comes from the Taíno word for this valley: “Thoa.” Over the years, agriculture became the dominant economic force in this area. At the peak of the agricultural economy, Toa Alta was also known as “Granja de los Reyes Católicos” (Farm of the Catholic Kings of Spain). It is also called “Ciudad del Josco,” and the beauty of this area has inspired major contributors to Puerto Rico’s culture and history. These artists include the famous Puerto Rican novelist Abelardo Díaz Alfaro (author of “El Josco”) and the musician Tomás “Masso” Rivera. Rivera, a master of the “cuatro,” is highly regarded for his contributions to the “Jíbaro” musical form.
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