AÑASCO
Called "Donde los Dioses Mueren" or "El
Pueblo Del Hojaldre", was founded in October 18, 1733 by Luis de Añasco.
The city was named after one of its settlers, Don Luis
de Añasco. 
Attractions & Sights
El Mirador de la Bahía
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-4357FX
A 3-story lookout tower on a small cliff overlooking the Añasco Bay.
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El Salto de la Encantada
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-4357FX
A boardwalk with a waterfall and picnic area.
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Parque de Diversiones El Castillo
787-826-0866, 787-826-1966, 787-826-1904FX
Wed-Sun & Holidays 10am-6pm.
An amusement park with the largest wave pool in the Caribbean,
a medieval
castle, antique museum, haunted house and other attractions for kids. Open
Mar-Oct.
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Parroquia San Antonio Abad
787-826-2215
The original church, built around 1765, was replaced by the current structure in
1801. This new church has a beautiful 8-foot stained glass window above the
front door. The bell tower includes 800- and 500-pound bells along with a number
of smaller bells from the original church.
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Plaza de Recreo de Añasco
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-4357FX
In the center of this tree-lined plaza you will find a sculpture depicting the
famous drowning of the Spanish soldier.
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Beaches
Balneario Tres Hermanos
787-826-1610, 787-826-0370FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
A large facility with trailer and camping areas.
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Events
Añasco Triathlon
08/03/2003 - 08/03/2003
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-4357FX
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Festival de la Juventud
07/11/2003 - 07/13/2003
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-4357FX
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Festival del Chipe
10/18/2003 - 10/19/2003
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-4357FX
Daily 8am-4:30pm.
The chipe is a clam unique to the Añasco area.
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Patron Saint Festival
01/10/2003 - 01/19/2003
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-4357FX
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Information
Añasco Mayor's Office
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-7000FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Añasco Tourism Office
787-826-3100, 787-826-3450, 787-826-4357FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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