CAROLINA

Called "La Tierra de Gigantes", mainly because on of this habitants: Don Felipe Birriel Fernández, who was of a stature of 7 ' 11".

Attractions & Sights

Carolina Guided Tours
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
Tue-Fri 8am-3pm.
Historical tour leaving from Casa Escuté to Casa Asamblea,
 Mausoleum of Julia de Burgos and Roberto
Clemente Cenotafio among other important local sites.
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Casa Escuté
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun by appointment.
Museum and exhibition halls.
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Club Gallístico de Puerto Rico
787-791-1557, 787-791-6743FX
Tue-Thu from 4pm, Sat from 2pm.
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Parque Conmemorativo Julia de Burgos
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
Tues-Fri 9am-4:30pm.
Park with a museum and a 2- to 3-mile hiking and jogging trail.
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Plaza de Recreo de Carolina
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
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Beaches

Balneario de Carolina
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
On Rt 187 between Isla Verde and Piñones
directly behind the LMM Int'l. Airport.
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Playa de Piñones
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
A major surfing beach (with the right conditions in
the winter) north of the LMM Int'l. Airport, off Rt 187.
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Events
Cuadragésimo Séptimo Torneo de Pesca Interclub y del Caribe
08/07/2003 - 08/10/2003
787-791-1015, 787-791-1057FX
International blue marlin fishing tournament.
Crafts, music, local delicacies and other activities.
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International Tiroloco Bowling
06/23/2003 - 06/29/2003
787-646-6967, 787-509-3492CL, 787-870-3832FX
The most important and largest bowling invitational on the Island,
with the participation of both local and international
clubs to be held at the Carolina Bowling Center.
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Patron Saint Festival
05/29/2003 - 06/02/2003
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
San Fernando de la Carolina is the patron saint.
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Forests

Piñones Forest
www.drnapr.com
787-791-7750, 787-724-3724
Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm.
Sand dunes, beaches, lookout tower and boardwalk
through the mangroves. Laguna de Piñones.
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Information
Carolina Cultural Development Office
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30pm.
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Carolina Mayor's Office
787-752-0703, 787-701-0245, 787-701-0410
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Shopping Centers
Isla Verde Mall
787-748-0150, 787-760-3430FX
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
17 Stores.
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Los Colobos Mall
www.rdmanagement.com
787-767-5410, 787-767-0976, 787-759-6340FX
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am- 5pm.
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Plaza Carolina
www.plazacarolinamall.com
787-768-0514, 787-762-0460FX
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
Major shopping plaza. 200 Stores.
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Plaza Escorial
787-285-0545, 787-285-0555FX
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
35 Stores.
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Taxis
Taxis de Carolina
787-762-6066, 787-249-6822
Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
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Trolley
Carolina Trolley
787-752-0703, 787-769-1040FX
Mon-Sat. Closed holidays.


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