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Vega Baja
Stop by the Ecotourism Office.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

On the Plaza de Recreo José F. Náter you will find a beautiful church with a domed ceiling, the City Hall with its unique architecture, the Teatro Fénix and a massive historical plaque with representations of the figures and industry behind Vega Baja.

In town you will also find the Museo de Arte Casa Alonso and the Casa de Cultura y Turismo Carmen González Santiago. The Museo is a National Historic Site and the Casa Cultura y Turismo is a good place to arrange a tour ... (more)
Plaza de Recreo José F. Náter, /Toledo
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Encendido Navideño > Travel & Sports®: Puerto Rico > Vega Baja > Soon 12/01/2009 to 12/01/2009
This festival marks the beginning of the Christmas season, with lighting of the tree, music, troubadours, and food kiosks.
Puerto Rican Equestrian Art School > Travel & Sports®: Puerto Rico > Vega Baja > Now 03/07/2009 to 12/06/2009
Enjoy the beauty of a Puerto Rican Hacienda and the exquisite performance of the Puerto Rican Equestrian Art School. A superb presentation of beautiful horses, elaborated reprises and magnificent music.
Top of Page Vega Baja: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
Area 2Naranjales (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
Centro Urbano (Plaza).
"Orange Groves" by Carmen Inés Blondet.
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Musical instruments and needle crafts.
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Area 2Área Recreativa El Trece (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
787-807-1830
787-855-5905
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Rt 160 Km 13, Almirante Sur District.
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A natural recreation area with a balcony and access to the Indio River.
Area 2Centro Artesanal (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Rt 155 Km 67.8, end Betances St.
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A center where artisans of all types show and sell their works and workshops are held.
Area 2Complejo Recreativo Tortuguero (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Rt 687.
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Recreational area with tennis courts, playgrounds, running track, Olympic-size pool, and the Rodrigo Otero Suro Gymnasium.
Area 2Museo de Arte Casa Alonso (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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34 Betances St.
A beautiful National Monument in the middle of town. The area around Museo Casa Alonso has been extensively studied by the Sociedad de Investigaciones Arqueológicas e Historicas Sebuco and many tiles, ceramics, coins and pottery were found.
Area 2Parroquia Nuestra Sra. Del Rosario (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
787-858-2969
Betances St.
Parrish founded in 1776, the church construction started in 1860 and was completed in 1870.
Area 2Plaza de Recreo José F. Náter (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Betances St.
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Originally built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1984 in colonial style.
Area 2Plaza del Emigrante (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Muñoz Rivera St. & José J. Blanco.
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A small plaza erected in memory of those who have emigrated.
Area 2Plaza Trio Vegabajeño (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Rt 22, exit Ave Trio Vegabajeño.
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A small plaza at the exit of Rt 22 honoring the Trio Vegabajeño (a well known musician trio).
Area 2Teatro América (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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José Julián Acosta St.
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This theater was constructed in an unmistakable art-deco design in 1940 by the Basque emigrant Pablo Eguía Maguregi. It was operated as a movie theater until 1985, when it was closed. It reopened in 2000.
Area 2Teatro Fénix (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Luis Muñoz Rivera St & J.J. Acosta St.
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Constructed in 1917 in the neoclassic style. It was renovated in 1991 to its original state.
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Top of Page Vega Baja: Beaches Beaches
Area 2Playa de Puerto Nuevo (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Rt 686 Km 12 & Rt 692.
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Balneario Beaches Star Listing Surfing
This beach with its beautiful alcoves was the inspiration for a song by famous Fernandito Alvarez.
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Area 2Encendido Navideño (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Soon 12/01/2009 - 12/01/2009
Plaza de Recreo.
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This festival marks the beginning of the Christmas season, with lighting of the tree, music, troubadours, and food kiosks.
Area 2Festival del Melao Melao (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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10/02/2009 - 10/04/2009
Plaza de Recreo.
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The new town festival with works from local artists, carving competitions, food kiosks and more.
Area 2Puerto Rican Equestrian Art School (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
787-858-1378
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Now 03/07/2009 - 12/06/2009
Hacienda Don Carmelo.
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Enjoy the beauty of a Puerto Rican Hacienda and the exquisite performance of the Puerto Rican Equestrian Art School. A superb presentation of beautiful horses, elaborated reprises and magnificent music.
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Area 2Reserva Natural Laguna Tortuguero (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Rt 687 Km 1.2.
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Biking Bird-Watching Climbing Fishing Guided Tours On-Site Hiking Kayaking Mangroves Reserve / Sanctuary Star Listing
The Tortuguero Lagoon reserve is formed by bodies of water, swamps, marshland and several mogotes (loaf-shaped mountains of limestone worn away by seeping water). It is home to exotic flowers and several endangered species. The Ecotourism Office offers information as well as tours by appointment.
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Area 2LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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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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Top of Page Vega Baja: Information Information
Area 2Vega Baja Arts and Culture (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Betances St. at Tulio Otero.
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Information about Vega Baja's history and culture. The building was originally the Antigua Gallera (the old cockfighting ring).
Area 2Vega Baja Ecotourism Dpt. (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Rt 687 Km 1.
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This office offers real-life experiences in each tour. These are held in Natural Reserves; Tortuguero, Cibuco Mangrove, Rio Indio, Agricola del Cibuco and the La Vega forest. A top ecotourism area as there are 6 ecosystems here, caves, mangroves, beaches, lagoons, etc. Tours to the city and nearby beach, lagoon, springs and river (reservations required).
Area 2Vega Baja Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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1 Francisco Náter St.
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The famous clock at the City Hall was installed in 1924. It was crafted by the famous clock builder Seth Thomas in the city of Bristol. It is one of the few that exist in Puerto Rico and is valued at $250,000.
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Area 2Club Náutico de Vega Baja (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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End of Rt 686, Bo Yeguada.
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Marina located near the Puerto Nuevo beach.
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Area 2Públicos (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Betances St.
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Area 2Terminal La Placita (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
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Betances St.
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Public transport and transportation for those with special needs. You will also find vending machines and fast food.
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Area 2Tu Casa Sea Food (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja
Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call.
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Rt 2 & Marginal St.
Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak.
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