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Hormigueros
The legend of Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

In the center of town you will find the Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate. The church was erected to celebrate the legend of the intervention of Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate to save the life of a peasant. While working in the fields, the peasant was charged by an enraged bull. The peasant called on the saint to save his life – just then the bull tripped, and the peasant was saved. Since then, the townspeople are known both locally and internationally for their ... (more)
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Festival de la Juventud > Travel & Sports®: Puerto Rico > Hormigueros > Soon 07/15/2009 to 07/15/2009
This festival for the youth of the town includes music, dancing and prizes for their accomplishments.
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Area 3Paradise Guest House $75-95 (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Area 3Hormigueros Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Santos and musical instruments.
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    Area 3Basílica Menor Nuestra Sra. de la Monserrate (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
    Basílica Menor Nuestra Sra. de la Monserrate Photo 787-849-2260
    On the central plaza in the center of town.
    Area 3Casa de los Peregrinos (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Monserrate St. & Santuario St, behind the Catholic church.
    This home, built in 1676, was originally known as a hotel for people in transit. It was the place where Juan Alejo Arizmendi, Puerto Rico's first bishop, died. It is now the Rectory for the Basilica.
    Area 3Casa de Peón Caminero (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Rt 114 Km 2.4.
    This house is one of several that were built for the railroad maintenance crews. They are about 6 Km apart (the next one is Casa de Camineros de la Parada Eureka Rt 114 Km 8.6). Later they served as churches, horse changing stations & later schools.
    Area 3Casa Marquéz (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Segundo Ruiz Belvis St., across from City Hall.
    One of Puerto Rico's oldest mansions and now a private residence.
    Area 3Centro Cultural Juanita Arenas (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
    Centro Cultural Juanita Arenas Photo 787-849-2515
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    Mateos Fajardo St. close to the City Hall.
    A center for performing arts also used by local schools.
    Area 3Complejo Deportivo Hermanos Miura (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Rt 345 Km 0.7.
    A sports complex that includes basketball, tennis courts, batting practice area, pool, gym and more. Bobby Cruz Convention Center.
    Area 3Mausoleo Segundo Ruiz Belvis (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Rt 2, exit 162 toward town.
    Mausoleum of Segundo Ruiz Belvis a noted political figure who strongly fought against slavery.
    Area 3Plaza de Recreo Segundo Ruiz Belvis (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Mateo Fajardo St.
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    Area 3Carving Competition (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    04/03/2010 - 04/05/2010
    1 Mateo Fajardo St.
    Event inspired by Nuestra Sra. de la Monserrate. After the competition, a troubadours contest is held on the steps of the Basílica.
    Area 3Festival de la Juventud (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
    787-849-2515
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    Soon 07/15/2009 - 07/15/2009
    Urb. Vedúm, court.
    This festival for the youth of the town includes music, dancing and prizes for their accomplishments.
    Area 3Festival de Reyes (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    01/06/2010 - 01/06/2010
    Coliseo Wilfredo Toro, Sports Complex.
    This celebration of Three Kings day includes the participation of the town's children in games, fun and gifts.
    Area 3Hormigueros Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    09/04/2009 - 09/06/2009
    Complejo Deportivo Estadio Hermanos Miura.
    Celebration of the Virgen de la Monserrate includes music, processions, games & food kiosks.
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    Area 3Light Tackle Adventure Fishing (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Poblado de Boqueron public pier (Cabo Rojo).
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    Fly Fishing and Light Tackle for tarpon, snook, jack, barracuda and mangrove snapper on a 17' custom skiff. Light tackle specialist. Also providing kayaking, hiking & nature trips We depart from public pier in Boquerón Cabo Rojo.
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    Area 3Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Rt 100 Km 13.7.
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    Area 3Hormigueros Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    1 Mateo Fajardo St.
    Area 3Hormigueros Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    1 Mateo Fajardo St.
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    Area 3Hormigueros Trolley (more) > Puerto Rico > Hormigueros
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    Station at Plaza, Luis Muñoz Rivera Street.
    New trolley station and trolleys. Follow the road in front of the Basílica and to the right about 300m.
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