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Peñuelas
Home of the “güiro.”
By:Travel and 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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| | Rescatemos el Flamboyán Festival > Puerto Rico > Peñuelas > Soon 07/26/2008 to 07/28/2008
| | In an effort to save the flamboyan trees, flamboyan trees are given away on Saturday morning. Artisans fair.
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|  | Peñuelas Artisans
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Cuatro musical instruments, seeds jewelry and masks.
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| | El Cerrote
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Rt 391 or Bo. Rucio Rt 387.
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One of the highest peaks of the Island at 1,920 feet above sea level.
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Bo. Santo Domingo.
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Ruins of a 1940s sugar plantation and brick chimney.
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Plaza de Recreo de Peñuelas.
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Locomotive once used to transport sugarcane from the Hacienda Dolores plantation.
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| | | Parroquia San José de Peñuelas
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603 Dr. Loyola St.
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Muñoz Rivera.
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| | Festival del Güiro Peñolano
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05/24/2009 - 05/26/2009
Plaza de Recreo.
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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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Sector Seboruco.
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| | | Peñuelas Patron Saint Festival
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End of Rt 385.
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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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Soon 07/26/2008 - 07/28/2008
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In an effort to save the flamboyan trees, flamboyan trees are given away on Saturday morning. Artisans fair.
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10/21/2008 - 10/21/2008
Plaza.
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A 10Km race held the last day of the patron saint's celebration.
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