Puerto Rico Guest® A Travel & Sports®, Inc. MasterGuide™ to Puerto Rico, © 2008 Select Language English | Español | Deutsch | Francais | Portugues Expert Help | Email this page | 32820 | Packages / Coupons / Auctions | Create Your MasterGuide™ | Advertise Puerto Rico > Orocovis Orocovis Named after Orocovix, the Cacique Indian leader. By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008 The "Geographic Center of Puerto Rico." Its name comes from the Cacique Indian, Orocovix, who was a remarkable Indian leader in pre-Columbian time. The Río Orocovis, which runs through the center of the town, is a small river that comes from the north mountains of the Cordillera Central and ends in the Río Grande de Manatí. Lago Matrullas, one of the most picturesque lakes in Puerto Rico, is nearby. On Rt 143 just west of Rt 155 is the new Orocovis-Villalba lookout tower and recreational facility. ... (more) Mirador Orocovis-Villalba, /Efra Where to Stay, What to Do, Who Can Help: Artisans & Galleries Attractions & Sights Events Info-PRTC Information Nature/Adventure Públicos Trolley Orocovis: Artisans & Galleries Orocovis Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX www.orocovispr.com/ Symbol Key: Sponsors. Orocovis: Attractions & Sights Area Recreativa Damian Abajo (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX Rt 157, North of town. www.orocovispr.com/ Small recreation are just north of town. Chorro de Doña Juana (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX Rt 149 Km 41.3. www.orocovispr.com/ Impressive waterfall. Doña Juana Recreation Center (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-999-2200 787-999-2295FX Rd 143 Km 32.4. www.drna.gobierno.pr Part of the Toro Negro Forest Reserve. Beautiful area with a large outdoor swimming pool fed by waters from the Cordillera Central. Geographic Center of Puerto Rico (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX Rt 566 Interior, Barrio Pellejas. www.orocovispr.com/ A complete scene of the Island and wonderful natural sights at an altitude of more than 900 meters. La Guaira Recreational Area (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX Pedro Arroyo St. www.orocovispr.com/ Extraordinary park in the central mountains. Located in the urban area of town. Includes restrooms, scenic view sites of all the town. Many floral resources and a beautiful waterfall. Mirador Orocovis-Villalba (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX Rt 143, between Orocovis and Villalba. www.orocovispr.com/ Located over 2,000 feet above sea level. Impressive sights of the Island's north and south coast. Children's playgrounds, dining areas, parking and security personnel. Museo Orocoveño (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-2718 787-382-9532 Rt 155 (at Post Office). Plaza de Recreo de Orocovis (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX 4 de Julio Degetau St. at Luis Muñoz Rivera St. www.orocovispr.com/ Peaceful center in the urban area of the town, near the San Juan Bautista Catholic Church and City Hall. Toro Negro Lookout Tower (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX Doña Juana Recreation Center. www.orocovispr.com/ Lookout tower built by the US National Forest Service. Extraordinary vista of the south coast of the Island. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Attractions & Sights. Orocovis: Events 7th National Puerto Rican Pastel Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-635-3618 787-867-5000 787-867-0455FX 11/23/2008 - 11/25/2008 Public Parking Site. www.festivaldelpastel.org Culinary festival that honors the folkloric food of the Christmas season: the Puerto Rican Pastel. A three-day expo of a wide variety of pasteles, musical & dance performance, arts and culture. The pastel (similar to, but larger than, a tamale) was originated in the Taíno culture. Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX 06/20/2009 - 06/24/2009 Plaza de Recreo de Orocovis. www.orocovispr.com/ Traditional civic and religious festivity. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Orocovis: Info-PRTC LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-791-1014 787-721-2400 ext 5216 787-791-8033FX Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D. www.gotopuertorico.com Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Info-PRTC. Orocovis: Information Orocovis Arts, Tourism & Tech (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX www.orocovispr.com/ The town is named after one of the greatest Taíno Indian chiefs: Orocovix. Orocovis City Hall (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX 10 Luis Muñoz Rivera. www.orocovispr.com/ Built in 1935. Houses the mayor's office. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Information. Orocovis: Nature/Adventure Acampa Nature Adventure (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-706-0695 787-640-2822 787-706-0695FX 1221 Ave. Piñero. www.acampapr.com Guided hiking, cave exploration, rainforest, waterfalls, zip-line, rappelling, camping, backpacking & multi-day adventures, custom nature trips Island-wide and Mona Island. All trips include lunch, snacks and transportation. Outdoor goods store. (main office: San Juan Metro.) Symbol Key: Sponsors, PRTC Endorsed, Charters, Climbing, Camping, Hiking, Nature/Adventure. Orocovis: Públicos Public Cars (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX Degetau St. www.orocovispr.com/ Public transportation to all of Orocovis and other locations in the metropolitan area of Puerto Rico. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Orocovis: Trolley Orocovis Trolley System (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis 787-867-5000 787-867-1787 787-867-0455FX Municipal Government of Orocovis. www.orocovispr.com/ Offering tourist and public trolley services around the urban area of town. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Trolley.