AGUADA

Called "La Villa de Sotomayor", Aguada was founded around 1508-1510 by Cristóbal de Sotomayor.

Attractions & Sites

Ermita Espinar Ruins
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon; 1pm-5pm.
Built in 1525 on behalf of the Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción
to convert the Taíno Indians. A new Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción
 is built around the ruins so you need to
go when the church is open. Well worth a stop.
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Fisherman's Park
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
A small, quiet park area with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
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Museo de Aguada

787-868-6300, 787-868-3240FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon. Weekends by reservation.
Former train station and grounds converted into a museum complex
 including Taíno Indian and African art, santos, railroad artifacts,
 period rooms, a sugarcane switch engine, hand cart and antique irons.
 Very impressive. Call City Hall for tours of the museum and the Ermita Espinar Ruins.
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Parque Infantil
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
Large playground area and outdoor center. This is where
 Aguada's famous Three Kings celebration is held.
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Plaza Cristóbal Colón de Aguada
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX           

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Plaza de Recreo de Aguada
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
The central plaza for Aguada. Here you find the City Hall, the
Centro de Bellas Artes and the San Francisco de Asis church.
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San Francisco de Asís
www.psfcoaguada.tripod.com
787-868-2630, 787-868-8561FX
Visiting hours Mon-Fri 6:30am-11am. Mass held daily.
With two towers standing over 100 feet tall, this is one of the most
 impressive churches in Puerto Rico. Built between 1924
and 1936, the stained glass window is a work of art.
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Typical Candy Kiosk
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
A famous local stop for the candies and treats available in the area.

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Beaches/Playas

Balneario Pico de Piedra
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
A very attractive beach just west of town with covered picnic areas scattered around the grounds.
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Playa El Mameyito
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
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Playa Espinar
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
A well-known surfing and beach area on the north border of Aguada.
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Playa y Punta Río Grande
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
A bit hard to find, so ask around. Known as a great surfing area.
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Events
Discovery of Puerto Rico Day
11/19/2003 - 11/19/2003
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
A huge parade to celebrate the Discovery of Puerto Rico. Always on November 19.
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Encuentro de Talladores
07/13/2003 - 07/13/2003
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
Artisans fair.
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Patron Saint Festival
09/23/2003 - 10/04/2003
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
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Information

Aguada Mayor's Office
787-868-6400, 787-868-6242, 787-868-4600FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-5pm.
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Aguada Tourism
787-868-6242, 787-868-2112, 787-252-0177FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-5pm.
Central information number for tourism at the Centro de Bellas Artes
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Public Car Terminal
787-252-2430, 787-868-4600FX
8am-4:30pm.

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