Barranquitas
The name comes from the local terra-cotta-colored soil. By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008
Barranquitas was founded as a municipality in 1803. Whenever it rains, the water forms small ravines (barrancas). Hence the name Barranquitas.
This hospitable town is known as "Cuna de Próceres" because the town has produced so many eminent poets, writers, politicians and educators. These próceres include Luis Muñoz Rivera and Luis Muñoz Marín, two of the most important participants in Puerto Rico's recent history.
There are various stops that are highly recommended while visiting Barranquitas. The church on the plaza with its arched, handmade wood ceiling ... (more)
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Barceló St. & Muñoz Rivera St., plaza.
This building, started in 1804, was destroyed in the 1825 Santa Ana hurricane and the 1928 San Felipe II hurricane. The current church was erected in 1933.
Between Barranquitas and Aibonito, this beautiful canyon is almost, but not quite, inaccessible. This is Indiana Jones stuff. Some tour operators offer organized trips.
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Known for its beautiful beaches, hospitality and cultural sites, the Island hides in its interior vast caves, canyons, and rivers to be explored. You must be in good shape for these trips.
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