CAYEY

Called "La Ciudad del Torito" ("town of the little bull"). It is also known as "La Ciudad de las Brumas" ("City of the Fog"). Cayey was founded in 1773 by Juan Mata Vázquez. It is said that Cayey derives its name from the Taino Indian word for "a place of waters". Its original name was Cayey de Muesas

Attractions & Sights

Bosque de Guavate
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
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Cerro La Santa
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
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Charco Azul
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
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El Cerro del Torito
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
Panoramic view from Torito's Hill. On Rt 15 south, 1,300 ft. high.
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Escuela de Bellas Artes
787-738-3121
Mon-Thu 7am- 8pm, Fri 7am- 6pm, Sa 9am-2pm.
Workshops for children can be visited after 3pm.
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Las Tetas de Cayey
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
Mountain site reaching an altitude of 2,756 feet.
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Monumento al Jíbaro
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
Rest area.
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Museo Dr. Pío López Martínez
787-738-0650, 787-738-0650FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun-Hol 11am-5pm.
A collection including the works of the painter Ramón Frade.
The exhibition includes some of his famous work from 1897
through 1953. Works of another well-known
artist, Lorenzo Homar, are also exhibited.
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Plaza de Recreo Ramón Frade
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
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Events
Patron Saint Festival
08/08/2003 - 08/17/2003
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
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Forests
Carite Forest
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787-747-4545, 787-724-3724
Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm.
Southeast of Caguas. Pine plantations with camping
at Charco Azul and Guavate. Cayey Region.
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Guayama Region, Forest Reserves
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787-864-0105, 787-724-3724, 787-864-0105FX
Mon-Fri 7:30am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
Central information for Aguirre & Carite Forests.
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Information

Cayey Mayor's Office
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Car Rental
Payless Car Rental
www.paylesscarrental.com
(main office Ponce)
787-738-7420, 787-738-7421, 787-738-7425FX
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm.
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Públicos
Terminal de Carros Públicos
787-738-3211, 787-738-7865FX, 787-738-3325FX
Mon-Sat 8am-4:30pm.
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Taxis
Cayey Metro Taxi
787-738-8001
Mon-Sat 6am-6pm.
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Cayey Taxi
787-738-4344
Mon-Sat 6am-10pm.

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