GUANICA
Called El Pueblo de las Doce Calles, Guánica was founded in 1508. Guánica derives its name from the Taíno Indian term, which means "Here is a place with water".
Attractions &
Sights
Biblioteca Pública de Ensenada
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
6:30am-6:30pm.
Tours by appointment only. Call City Hall.
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Boardwalk
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Here you will find the La Piedra Conmemorativa
and the harbor with a small fleet
of fishing boats.
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El Faro Ruins
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Ruins of a Spanish lighthouse. The walls and core to the light
are still
standing, but the immediate area
is fenced off. Part of the Guánica Dry Forest.
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Ferry to Offshore Islands -
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
This is the small ferry used to visit Gilligan's Island
or Ballena Cay. There is
parking next to the dock.
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Guayacán Tree Hike
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Take this hike to the 400-year-old Guayacán Tree in the
Guánica Dry Forest.
About 2 km east of Copamarina look
for green gates on both sides of the road.
Follow the path
through the north gate; the path to the tree is clearly marked.
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Hacienda Igualdad
www.guanicaturismo.com
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Tours can be arranged around the old chimney and sugar mill areas.
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Hacienda Santa Rita
www.madredominga.org
787-856-1476, 787-821-2410FX
Daily 8am-4pm.
Religious Museum of the Congregation of Fátima,
Madre Dominga. Historic building
with beautiful gardens.
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Iglesia San Antonio de Abad
787-821-2147, 787-821-2777
Daily 7am-4pm.
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La Pared
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
A 20-mile-long coral reef wall that runs parallel to the
coast from Guánica to
Cabo Rojo. A perfect spot for divers.
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Plaza Manuel Jiménez
www.guanicaturismo.com
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
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Tour Guides
www.guanicaturismo.com
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, by reservation.
Tours available from City Hall for groups of 15 or more.
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Beaches
Ballena Cay
www.drnapr.com
787-724-3724, 787-721-5495, 787-721-5984FX
Tue-Sun, ferry service starts at 8:30am.
Administered by the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico.
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Balneario de Caña Gorda
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Just west of Guánica, one of a string of 5
beaches adjacent to the Guánica Dry
Forest.
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Gilligan's Island
www.drnapr.com
787-724-3724, 787-721-5495, 787-721-5984FX
Tue-Sun, ferry service starts at 8:30am.
Part of the Dry Forest Reserve, a few hundred meters
offshore. Very popular,
especially on the weekends.
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Playa Jaboncillo
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
The turn is clearly marked. The turnoff
leads to a small cove and beach area.
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Playa Manglillo Pequeño
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Part of the Guánica Dry Forest, there is
a small admission charge at the gate.
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Playa Santa
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Very popular beach area.
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Sector Atolladora
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Cove on the road. Clearly marked.
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Sector Tamarindo
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Large beach and recreation area.
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Diving
Copamarina Beach Resort
www.copamarina.com
800-468-4553, 787-821-0505, 787-821-0070FX
Daily 9am-6pm.
Wall diving. Two-tank morning dive. Dive courses.
Kayaking, pedal boating &
Sunfish sailing.
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Events
Exhibición de Bicicletas Clásicas
03/29/2003 - 03/30/2003
www.guanicaturismo.com
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
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Feria del Conejo
04/19/2003 - 04/20/2003
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
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Festival del Juey
06/13/2003 - 06/15/2003
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
A culinary festival, presenting all kinds of crab dishes.
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Fiesta de la Puertorriqueñidad
11/16/2003 - 11/22/2003
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
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Fiesta del Pueblo de Guánica
07/17/2003 - 07/27/2003
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
A very popular celebration, like a patron saint festival.
For more Information and events log on to:
www.guanicaturismo.com
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Forests
Guánica Dry Forest
www.drnapr.com
787-821-5706, 787-724-3724
Mon-Fri 7am-4pm; Sat-Sun 8:30am-4pm.
A World Biosphere Reserve. Cactus, 400-year-old Guayacán
tree, bird-watching,
beaches, picnic & visitors center. For
biking, get permission from the visitors
center. You
can also visit the Fuerte Caprón and Cuevas de Cal.
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Information
Guánica Mayor's Office
www.guanicaturismo.com
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
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Guánica Tourism Office
www.guanicaturismo.com
787-821-2777, 787-821-0092FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
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Tours, Nature/Adventure
Copladet Nature & Adventure
www.copladet.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-765-8595, 787-281-8878FX
Daily 8am-6pm.
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EcoXcursion Aquatica
(main office Río Grande)
787-888-2887, 787-550-4630, 787-887-4349FX
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
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Encantos Ecotours Suroeste
www.ecotourspr.com
(main office Lajas: La Parguera)
787-808-0005, 787-272-0005, 787-789-1730FX
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Excursiones Guariquén
www.guariquen.tk
(main office Mayagüez)
787-831-6447
Daily, 9am-5pm. Reservations required.
Northeast & Southwest: bird-watching, hiking, kayaking,
biking, backpacking,
private tours, coffee
plantations, Culebra, Mona, pre/post cruise tours.
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