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Puerto Rico > Caguas
Caguas
La Ciudad del Turabo.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

Caguas is known as "La Ciudad del Turabo." It was named in honor of Cacique Caguax, a Taíno Indian chief who lived in the valley and fought the Spanish. In addition to one of the great plazas of Puerto Rico, Caguas offers a major performing arts center and a number of museums.

At the Catedral Dulce Nombre de Jesús (on the plaza), Carlos Manuel “Charlie” Rodríguez, the first Puerto Rican to be beatified, is buried. For a demonstration of hand-rolled cigars, visit the Museo del Tabaco ... (more)
Plaza Santiago Palmer, /Dean
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Area 6Four Points by Sheraton Caguas Real $155-195 (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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500 Alhambra & Granada Blvd.
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Country resort atmosphere at moderate prices
  • Only 20 min from San Juan & Beaches
  • Pool and exercise facilities.
  • Restaurant - bar.
  • Caguas Real Golf Club.
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    Area 6Caguas Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-258-5222FX
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    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Area 6Los Deportistas (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    Baldorioty St. and Betances St.,Caguas.
    "The Sportsmen" by John Ahearn, another by Rigoberto Torres.
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    Area 6Casa del Trovador Luis Miranda (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-653-8833
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    Tapia Street #18.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    The museum is dedicated to preserving the national musical heritage with exhibits, seminars and workshops. The collection of instruments includes the tiple, cuatro, bordonua, güiro and maracas. Set in a 1920 creole style building.
    Area 6Casa Rosada Abelardo Díaz Alfaro (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    12 Intendente Ramírez St.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Charlie Rodríguez lived in this home.
    Area 6Catedral Dulce Nombre de Jesús (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    Catedral Dulce Nombre de Jesús Photo 787-743-2927
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    Plaza Santiago Palmer.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Church where Charlie Rodríguez is buried.
    Area 6Centro de Bellas Artes de Caguas (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-743-3400
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    Ruíz Belvis St. at José Mercado St.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Performing arts center.
    Area 6Centro Musical José Ignacio Quintón (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-744-4075
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    Ruiz Belvis St. at Intendente Ramírez.
    Musical center. Artistic resources available.
    Area 6Jardin Botanico y Cultural (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-653-8833
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    Rt 196 & Rt 156.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    A 60 acre theme garden featuring self guided trails, presentations on traditional and medicinal plants, publications and activities. Guided tours by appointment.
    Area 6Museo de Arte de Caguas (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-743-3400
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    Ruiz Belvis St. at Padial St.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Rotating and permanent exhibits of art and sculpture produced by the artists of Caguas and of the region.
    Area 6Museo del Tabaco Herminio Torres (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    Museo del Tabaco Herminio Torres Photo 787-744-2960
    787-758-5189FX
    Betances St #87. at Padial St.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Museum exhibits and demonstrations in the art of creating handmade cigars, includes small tobacco plantings and a history of tobacco growing in the Caguas valley.
    Area 6Plaza Santiago Palmer (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    Muñoz Rivera St. at Betances.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    A beautiful town square enhanced with a floral clock, a carousel, and other attractions.
    Area 6Teatro Alcázar (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-653-8833
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    Acosta St., Front of Public Cars.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Built in the early 1900s. There are businesses on the bottom floor and the upstairs is closed.
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    Top of Page Caguas: Car Rental Car Rental
    CHECK Area 6First Truck & Car - Caguas (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-257-8452
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    Rt 189 Km 3.3 Bo. Rincón.
    www.firstbankpr.com
    New car models from economy to full size cars, Minivans, SUV’s, Jeep 4 x 4 and Cargo vehicles. We also offer FAST, our custom tailored CORPORATE RENTAL PROGRAMS. Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm.
    Area 6Calesa Car Rental - Caguas (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-747-9343
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    Rt 1 Km 27.5.
    We offer the most current Toyota vehicles.
    Area 6Enterprise Rent a Car (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-258-4961
    Rt 1 Km 29.1.
    Area 6Eureka Rent-A-Car (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-743-5750
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    149 Gautier Benítez St.
    Area 6Leaseway of PR - Caguas (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-743-1858
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    Rt 1 Km 34, Marginal St.
    Area 6Popular Auto - Caguas (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-258-4848
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    Rt 1 Km 33.2.
    make your reservation on www.popularautorentals.com
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    Top of Page Caguas: Casinos Casinos
    Area 6Four Points by Sheraton Caguas Real Golf Hotel & Casino (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-653-1111
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    Four Points by Sheraton.
    One of the newest & largest casinos on the Island. Try your luck on a slot machine (1¢ to $5). Roulette, Poker and Black Jack games. At night try a throw of dice.
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    Area 6Festival Típico Criollo (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-653-8833
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    06/06/2009 - 06/08/2009
    Paseo de las Artes St. & Ruiz Belvis St.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Folk music festival.
    Area 6Puerto Rico Flag Anniversary (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-653-8833
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    12/22/2008 - 12/22/2008
    Plaza Santiago R. Palmer at City Hall.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Celebrates the development of the Puerto Rican flag with a small formal guard exhibit, music and food kiosks.
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    Top of Page Caguas: Golf Golf
    Area 6Caguas Real Golf Club (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-653-4653
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    Bo. Turabo, Rt 52 exit 23 right after toll booth.
    Designed by John Sanford of Jupiter, Florida. The course is set amidst beautiful lush vegetation and wide open spaces. The back nine has elevation changes of over 100 feet and the front nine plays over lakes and lengthy fairways. Holes/Yards: 18/6900.
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    Area 6LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
    787-721-2400 ext 5216
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    Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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    Area 6Caguas Mayor's Office and Caguas Museum (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    44 Muñoz Rivera St.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    A museum that recollects the city's history.
    Area 6Caguas Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-653-8833
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    44 Luis Muñoz Rivera St. at Plaza.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Visitor information and service center.
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    CHECK Area 6Ecoquest (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-529-2496
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    2055 España, Suite 402.
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    PRTC Endorsed Climbing Hiking Kayaking Nature/Adventure
    Ecoquest specializes in organizing excursions to fascinating places in Puerto Rico. Our adventures include hiking, rappelling, ziplining, kayaking and team building. Full or half day tours with certified bilingual guides. Endorsed by PRTC. (main office: San Juan Metro.)
    CHECK Area 6Rocaliza Adventure Tours (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-366-8209
    787-409-5444
    www.rocaliza.com
    Climbing Hiking Nature/Adventure
    An unforgettable experience! We offer adventure tours, guided services as well as climbing / rappelling courses. Join us as we hike, climb, zipline and rappel through some of Puerto Rico's best kept secrets. Transportation and lunch included. (main office: San Juan Metro.)
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    Top of Page Caguas: Públicos Públicos
    Area 6Terminal Francisco Pancho Pereira (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-746-3404
    Acosta St. at Goyco St.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    From the bus terminal Francisco Pancho Pereira to surrounding towns.
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    Area 6Casa Bernardo Restaurant (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-746-6260
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    Rt 156, Aguas Buenas exit.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Mexican, Seafood, Steak.
    Area 6El Paraíso (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-747-2012
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    Rt 1 Km 29.1.
    Mesones Gastronómicos Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak.
    Area 6Faccio Pizza (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-746-4185
    787-746-4195
    AB-10 Muñoz Marín Ave.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Italian.
    Area 6La Cántara (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-743-0220
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    D-6, Degetau St.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate X-Sunday
    Caribbean, Seafood.
    Area 6Marcelo Restaurant (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-743-8801
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    Rt 1 & Mercado Ave.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Steak.
    Area 6México Lindo (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-746-9066
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    8 Muñoz Marín Ave.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate X-Monday
    Mexican.
    Area 6Restaurante Raíces (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-258-1570
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    Pino St. H-31, Urb.Villa Turabo.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Open Daily
    Puerto Rican.
    Area 6Tony Roma's Restaurant (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-745-7780
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    1 Plaza del Turabo.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    American, Seafood, Steak.
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    Area 6Las Catalinas Mall (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-745-4105
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    Rt 52 & Rt 156.
    www.lascatalinasmall.com
    110 Stores.
    Area 6Plaza Centro Mall (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
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    787-746-3388
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    200 Rafael Cordero Ave.
    www.kimcorealty.com
    140 Stores including Costco, JCPenney and Sam's Club.
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    Area 6Boagamé (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-746-6666
    787-744-5555
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    Goyco at Acosta.
    Area 6Victoria Taxi (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-744-1111
    Padilla Caribe and Terminal St.
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    Area 6Caguas Trolley (more) > Puerto Rico > Caguas
    787-653-8833
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    Plaza Santiago Palmer.
    www.caguas.gov.pr
    Service between the bus terminal and the commercial urban center.
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