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Puerto Rico > Naguabo
Naguabo
Where the mountain starts.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

In Taíno, the word naguabo means "here is the land, rich in water, where the mountain starts." Good description. Starting at the new boardwalk area, crossing one or more of the 6 rivers and streams and going up into the mountains (the south side of El Yunque), you will see it as the Taínos did: as a vibrant, beautiful area.

Naguabo is also home to Pedro Flores (the musician and composer) and Ramón Ortiz del Rivero "Diplo" (a famous actor).

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Cayo Santiago & Cayo de los Algodones, /DEANJOHNC
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Area 5Casa Cubuy Ecolodge $110-125 (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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$110-125, 10 Room Key
Rt 191 Km 22 Bo Cubuy.
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Casa Cubuy Ecolodge is within the El Yunque Rainforest.
  • Hike to the pools and waterfalls of Cubuy, Sabana & Prieto.
  • Included is a full breakfast, WI-FI, and parking.
  • Dinner served by our chef at 6:30. $18.50 adults, $12 child.
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    Area 5Naguabo Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Miniature ships, crafts jewelry and ceramics.
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    Area 5Cayo Santiago & Cayo de los Algodones (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Dock, Húcares Beach.
    Univ. of PR Medical School's Caribbean Primate Research Center. A 39-acre island just off the coast. The monkeys' pathology, behavior and biology are studied. You cannot land on the island; however, you can get a tour boat from the dock that will take you snorkeling to the wreck just offshore.
    Area 5Historic Municipal Theater (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Front of the main Plaza.
    This building (c. 1920) has been named a historic monument; it was the first theater built in this town.
    Area 5Nuestra Señora del Rosario (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Main Plaza.
    This church originally built in 1856 has been through several hurricanes and earthquakes, yet still stands after several renovations.
    Area 5Paseo de las Artesanías / Paseo Malecón (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Húcares Beach at Malecón.
    Area 5Plaza Pública de Naguabo (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Goyco St. at Muñoz Rivera.
    One of the largest town squares in the Island. Monuments to Pedro Flores, a music composer, and Ramón del Rivero, a famous local entertainer known throughout PR and Latin America. All set in 16 beautiful gardens.
    Area 5Villa Pesquera (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Húcares Beach.
    This villa includes a restaurant, scenic views and small fishing boats.
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    Area 5Playa Húcares (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Rt 3.
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    This beach is located just outside of Naguabo. You will find a new boardwalk, a number of restaurants and the Naguabo Information Center.
    Area 5Playa Tropical (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Rt 3 to Humacao.
    Beaches
    Small and cozy beach with white sand.
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    Area 5Festival del Chapín (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    02/12/2010 - 02/14/2010
    El Morrillo area, Húcares beach.
    A festival featuring foods made using the traditional "chapín" (a local fish), a boat regatta and all kinds of contests.
    Area 5Naguabo Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    10/02/2009 - 10/04/2009
    Main plaza.
    Festival to Our Lady of the Rosary.
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    Area 5LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    787-721-2400 ext 5216
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    Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
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    Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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    Area 5Naguabo Information (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Rt 3, Playa Húcares.
    Area 5Naguabo Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    40 Baldorioti St. at plaza.
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    CHECK Area 5Acampa Nature Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    1221 Ave. Piñero.
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    PRTC Endorsed Charters Climbing Camping Hiking Nature/Adventure
    "Best Tour Operator" Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Half day, full day, team building & custom tours. Guided hiking, caving, rainforest, waterfalls, zipline, rappelling, climbing, camping, backpacking & overnight trips. Fully equipped outdoor store. (main office: San Juan Metro.)
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    Area 5La Paseadora (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo
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    Dock, Húcares Beach.
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    Tours to Monkey Island (Cayo Santiago is currently inhabited by about 1200 monkeys) in Naguabo (established in 1938); snorkeling also available.
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