COMERIO

Attractions & Sights

Cerro La Tiza
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Enjoy the natural beauty of this prominent rocky hill 2,000
feet above sea level. Spectacular panoramic view of the
Island and the Atlantic Ocean. The unique soil
 gives Monte Tiza (Chalk Mountain) its name.
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Cuevas de la Mora
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
By appointment only.
This cave system was a sacred place used by the ancient
 Indians for religious ceremonies. They left uncountable
numbers of prints of owls, heads, monkeys and turtles.
The archeological value of this place is
considered to be the highest in the Caribbean.
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La Represa
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
These dams are the oldest in Puerto Rico, built in 1906 and
 1913. By 1933 they provided half of the country's electricity.
 Impressive vistas and a tunnel that goes from one end
 of the dam to the other. Natural beauty and great fishing.
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Lago La Plata
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
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Las Pailas
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Waterfall.
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Los Pilones
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Waterfalls.
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Paseo de los Trovadores
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
A lineal drive with plaques in honor of renowned town trovadores.
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Plaza de Recreo de Comerío
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
An identical replica of the original plaza from 1826, rebuilt in 1988-1992.
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Río La Plata
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Longest river in Puerto Rico.
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Área Recreativa Media Luna
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. Weekends by reservation.
This recreation area includes a pool, playground, walking
trails, gazebos with BBQ pits and a large room for gatherings.
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Events

Fantasía de Navidad
01/11/2003 - 01/11/2003
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
12:30pm- 7pm.
Children enjoy recreational activities, artistic
shows and receiving gifts. Bicycle rides.
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Festival Cuevas de La Mora
05/27/2003 - 05/29/2003
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Activities such as a marathon, the Indian Boy/Girl
talent shows, dances, health clinics and competitions.
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Festival del Jíbaro Comerieño
06/27/2003 - 06/29/2003
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
This three-day national troubadour competition selects the
best Puerto Rican troubadour. Typical music, local and
 international artists, handicraft fair, guiro and cuatro contests
 and local food. The main non-music event is the Desfiles
de Estampas Tipicas where rustic floats
show life in the Puerto Rican countryside.
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Festival El Jobo
07/01/2003 - 07/07/2003
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
The festival takes place at the edge of a stream. Typical homes
 are available for visitors to stay overnight. Election of a
festival queen, a marathon race, troubadour contests, kiosks,
 typical food with the tasty soup or rice with buruquena
(sea crab) and an extraordinary artistic program.
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Maratón El Seco
12/01/2003 - 12/31/2003
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
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Patron Saint Festival
07/30/2003 - 08/06/2003
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Festivities are in honor of the Santo Cristo de la Salud.
Artistic shows, food, rides and kiosks serving typical foods.
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Information

Comerío Mayor's Office
787-875-3445, 787-875-0650FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Comerío Tourism Office
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Públicos

Comerío Terminal
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Mon-Fri 5am-5pm.
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Trolley
Comerío Trolley
787-875-3446 ext. 226, 787-299-0318CL, 787-875-0650FX
Mon-Fri.
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