Carolina
The city is known as “Tierra de Gigantes.” By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Don Gaspar Martínez donated the land where the municipality was originally founded. He named the land “San Fernando de la Carolina” in honor of his daughter Carolina de San Juan. The name has since been shortened to Carolina.
The city is known as “Tierra de Gigantes” (Land of Giants) not only for Don Felipe Birriel González (who was 7’11”), but also in deference to the eminent people from Carolina such as Julia de Burgos (most relevant poet of her times), Jesús T. Piñero (first Puerto Rican governor ... (more)
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The event features musical performances by locally and internationally known jazz musicians. Held the last Friday of Feb., Apr., Jazz Festival Aug., Oct.
Our spacious, charming villas are ideal nature hideaways.
Located 20 minutes to LMM International airport.
30 minutes to Old San Juan and Caribbean Rain Forest.
Near beaches, nightlife and historical sights.
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Plaza Recreo de Carolina.
Museum and seven exhibition halls including the permanent exposition of Felipe Birriel, The Giant of Carolina and the best of Puerto Rican visual and folk arts.
A non-denominational church museum. Building has 13 levels, each one a representing a story of the Bible (The Beginning, Genesis, Noah's Ark, Hall of the Apostles, etc).
787-762-1875 787-769-1040 787-701-3075FX
Roberto Clemente Ave. and Los Gigantes Ave.
Park with a museum and a 2- to 3-mile hiking and jogging trail, gazebos, amphitheater, meeting rooms & a mausoleum dedicated to the National poet, Julia De Burgos.
787-750-2100 787-769-1040 787-757-2609FX
Iturregui Ave., Country Club. www.rcsc21.com
Major sports facility in memory of Roberto Clemente. Developed so that all youth could benefit from quality sports and recreation. Areas for track and field, pool, volleyball, basketball and tennis, baseball fields, batting practice areas and more.
787-791-1015 787-791-1057FX
11/16/2008 - 11/18/2008
Cangrejos Yacht Club Marina. www.cangrejosyachtclub.com
Sailfish Catch and Release Tournament which gathers all the family together for a great party. Grand prize to the boat catching a Grand Slam of Sailfish, Blue Marlin and White Marlin.
Celebrating the 51st. Edition, this Blue Marlin Tournament gathers 400 anglers and over 100 boats from all over the Caribbean. Great fishing, party, music and activities for all the family. Over $75,000 in prize money.
787-757-2626 787-701-0245 787-701-3075FX
05/23/2009 - 05/27/2009
Roberto Clemente Municipal Complex.
San Fernando de la Carolina is the patron saint. This event features folk & popular music, with the best salsa bands, artisan crafts, traditional games & food kiosks.
The most important and largest bowling invitational on the Island, with the participation of both local and international clubs to be held at the AMF Paradise Bowling Center in Puerto Nuevo.
787-757-2626 787-701-0245 787-701-3075FX
Now 02/24/2008 - 12/31/2008
Plaza de Recreo San Fernando.
The event features musical performances by locally and internationally known jazz musicians. Held the last Friday of Feb., Apr., Jazz Festival Aug., Oct.
787-757-2626 787-701-0245 787-701-3075FX
Casa Escuté in front of the Plaza Recreo de Carolina.
Historical tour leaving from Casa Escuté to Casa Asamblea, Mausoleum of Julia de Burgos and Roberto Clemente Cenotafio among other important local sites.
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