CANOVANAS
Called "La Cuna de los Indios". It is also know as "La Ciudad de las Carreras" (race horse town) because of its race track call "El Comandante". Canóvanas was founded in 1909 by Juan R. Calderón. Canóvanas derives its name from a local Indian chief Canobaná (Canovanax).
Attractions & Sights
Antigua Lechería
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX, 787-256-4042FX
The old milk factory, not open to the public.
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Casa Jesús T. Piñero
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX
Wed.-Sun. 8:30am-4:30pm.
Home of the first Puerto Rican governor. The structure houses a
museum that
illustrates many aspects this leader's personal
and family life. All of this in
a natural environment
surrounded by a beautiful garden. Scheduled to open in
2003.
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El Comandante
www.comandantepr.com
787-876-2450, 787-724-6060, 787-876-5170FX
Daily 1pm-6pm (closed Tue & Thu).
The beautiful horse racing track just east of San Juan.
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El Parque Villarán
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX, 787-256-4042FX
Recreational area with "Bohíos" on the grounds.
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La Antigua Ceiba
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX, 787-256-4042FX
Ceiba tree more than 300 years old.
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Plaza Juan Francisco Arroyo
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX, 787-256-4042FX
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Puente Villarán
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX, 787-256-4042FX
Oldest bridge in Puerto Rico.
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Events
Patron Saint Festival
10/10/2003 - 10/19/2003
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX, 787-256-4042FX
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Information
Canóvanas Mayor's Office
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX, 787-256-4042FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Canóvanas Tourism Office
787-876-2328, 787-256-7269FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Públicos
Public Cars
787-256-2715, 787-876-2328, 787-256-4042FX
Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-noon.
Canóvanas to San Juan, Río Grande and Loíza.
