BARCELONTA

Called "La Ciudad de las Piñas" (Pineapple City), because of its extensive pineapple plantations, which covers a large part of this town's land.

Attractions & Sights

Plaza de Recreo José Cordero
787-846-3400, 787-846-0089FX
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Sixto Escobar Cultural Center

787-846-4199, 787-846-4199FX
Mon-Fri 8am-3pm.
Museum featuring native Indian archeological artifacts.
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Sixto Escobar Electronic Library

787-846-7056, 787-846-3666FX
Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 8am-4:30pm.
Electronic library and museum in the original home
 of Sixto Escobar exhibiting memorabilia of the famous
 boxer (who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1950).
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Teatro Ernesto Ramos Antonini
787-846-3400, 787-846-0089FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. Shows on weekends.
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Car Rental
Universal Car Rental
(also serving Arecibo)
888-846-6706, 787-846-7600, 787-970-0022FX
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm.
With the price and size you're looking for. Ask for 24 hour airport pick-up.
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Events
Patron Saint Festival
07/16/2003 - 07/21/2003
787-846-3400, 787-846-0089FX
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Forests

Cambalache Forest

www.drnapr.com
787-881-1004, 787-724-3724, 787-881-1866FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, (office); Sat-Sun 9am-5pm recreation area.
Just west of Barceloneta. Subtropical forest with impressive karst
formations. Observe 6 of Puerto Rico's 12 endemic bird species.
Camping (up to 40 persons), hiking, 6-km mountain
bike trail. Nursery sells decorative flowers and plants.
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Information
Barceloneta Mayor's Office
787-846-3400, 787-846-0089FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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