ARROYO
Called "Pueblo Ingrato-Pueblo Grato".
Arroyo was founded in December 25, 1855. Derives its name from the small stream
from which weary travelers in the past stopped for a drink of water and to rest.
Sights & Attractions
Faro de Punta Figuras
www.parquesnacionalespr.com
787-839-3565, 787-622-5225, 787-982-2173FX
Lighthouse with an impressive view of the Caribbean Sea. Built in
1893 to serve
the Arroyo and Patillas ports. Recently renovated.
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Museo Antigua Aduana
787-839-8096, 787-839-8096FX
Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-noon, Sun 9am-4pm.
Arroyo's history museum. Samuel Morse's (inventor of the telegraph)
memorabilia,
souvenir shop and crafts.
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Paseo Las Américas El Malecón
787-839-3835, 787-839-2030, 787-839-3840FX
An enticing drive along the Caribbean Sea where the major town events are held.
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Plaza de Recreo de Arroyo
787-839-3835, 787-839-2030, 787-839-3840FX
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Tren del Sur de Arroyo
787-271-1574, 787-271-1574FX
Fri by appointment, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm.
A great train ride through an old sugarcane plantation. About 25 min.
each way
in historic cars pulled by a diesel switcher engine.
Kids love this. To make
sure the train is
running on the day you want to visit, call ahead.
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Beaches
Balneario Punta Guilarte
787-839-3565, 787-839-0202FX
Tue-Sun 8am-4:30pm.
East of Arroyo, on the west side of the Puerto Patillas Bay.
A beautiful beach
with modern facilities.
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Events
Arroyo Cristóbal Sánchez Carnival
02/13/2003 - 02/17/2003
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Patron Saint Festival
07/16/2003 - 07/20/2003
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Trolley
Arroyo Trolley - Arroyo
787-271-1574, 787-271-1574FX
Sat-Sun. 9am-4pm. Weekdays for groups by reservation.
Part of the Tren del Sur de Arroyo, this trolley tour takes
you around the
points of interest in Arroyo after your train ride
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