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Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
Sabana Grande
Home of the Susua Forest.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

This is a gateway for the Ruta Panorámica Luis Muñoz Marín and two forest reserves: the Maricao and Susua Forests. The Susua Forest (off Rt 368) is notable for its mountain bike trail and carbonate formations (see the Maricao write-up for information on the Maricao Forest).

Founded in 1813, the town itself is known as “Los Petateros” because of the locally grown brittle thatch palm. The palm is used by artists Island-wide to create carpets, basketry and furniture. The climate is ideal, halfway between the dry ... (more)
Santuario de la Virgen del Pozo, /Dean
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Petate Festival > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande > Soon 12/07/2008 to 12/09/2008
More than 50 artisans demonstrate how to work with new palm tree leaves as the natives did many centuries ago.
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Area 3Sabana Grande Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
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Handmade jewelry, Ocarinas (a musical instrument) and woven palm leaf mats.
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Area 3Iglesia San Isidro Labrador (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
Iglesia San Isidro Labrador Photo 787-873-4475
787-804-0327FX
Plaza Busigo, San Isidro St.
sanisidropr.com
This parish was founded in 1813. (Neoclassic style Church)
Area 3Museo de Arte y Cultura (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
787-873-2060
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30 Betances St.
A small museum of art and town history, featuring works by Puerto Rican artists such as José Alicea, Adrian Nelson Ramírez and Beatríz Sanabria. Located on the first floor of the new City Hall.
Area 3Plaza Busigó (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
Plaza Busigó Photo 787-873-2060
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Angel Gregorio Martínez St. & San Isidro St.
Area 3Santuario de la Virgen del Pozo (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
Santuario de la Virgen del Pozo Photo 787-873-0450
787-857-4456FX
Rt 364 Km 2.4.
A sanctuary for the Virgin Mary, erected to commemorate the miracles claimed to have taken place in the area.
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Area 3Timely Car Rental - Sabana Grande (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
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787-804-1480
787-259-1361FX
Rt 2, & Rt 117, Bo. Majina.
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Top of Page Sabana Grande: Events Events
Area 3Petate Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
787-873-2060
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Soon 12/07/2008 - 12/09/2008
Plaza Busigó.
More than 50 artisans demonstrate how to work with new palm tree leaves as the natives did many centuries ago.
Area 3Sabana Grande Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
787-873-2060
787-873-2590FX
05/15/2009 - 05/19/2009
Plaza Busigó.
This festival commemorates the town's patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, with music, games, contests and food kiosks.
Area 3Virgen del Pozo Marathon (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
787-873-2060
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05/18/2009 - 05/18/2009
A 21.095-kilometer run in May with nine open categories. There are cash prizes and trophies for the first ten finishers.
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Area 3Susua Forest (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
787-502-6754
787-999-2200 ext 5158
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Rt 368 Km 2.1.
www.drna.gobierno.pr
Biking Bird-Watching Camping Hiking Mountains Reserve / Sanctuary
Mountain bike trail (get permission at the visitors center), carbonate formations, bird-watching and camping in cabins.
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Area 3Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol Photo 787-851-7015
787-851-7070
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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 3Sabana Grande Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
787-873-2060
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30 Betances St.
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Area 3Línea Choferil Sabaneña (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
787-873-4255
One trip per day, if there are passengers.
Area 3Osvaldo Montalvo Public Car Term. (more) > Puerto Rico > Sabana Grande
787-873-2060
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Betances St.
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