Peñuelas
Home of the “güiro.” By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008
Founded on August 25, 1793, Peñuelas is known as "La Capital del Güiro" and "El Valle de los Flamboyanes." The güiro is a local instrument made of the higüera tree. It is a gourd similar in shape to a banana. The güiro is an important part of the Island’s folklore and culture, since it plays an essential part in the music of Puerto Rico.
For a small taste of that culture, you can visit the town at La Fiesta Nacional del Güiro. During the festivities you ... (more)
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Plaza de Recreo.
Art, culture and handicraft festival featuring the güiro (a musical instrument made with a dried and hollowed out gourd). Includes music, artisans and food kiosks.
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The town's patron saint (Santo Cristo de la Salud) is said to have saved the town from a surge of water from the ocean. Celebrations include bands playing different music styles every night, rides, religious processions and food kiosks.
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