SALINAS

Called "Cuna del Mojito Isleño", Salinas was founded in 1841 by Agustín Colón Pacheco.
 

Attractions & Sights

Albergue Olímpico

800-981-2210, 787-824-2200, 787-824-7104FX
Daily 8am-10pm. Winter: Sat-Sun 10am-5pm only.
Olympic Village training center. Tours on Sunday (call for times).
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Las Tetas de Cayey
Salinaspr.net
787-824-7934, 787-824-3054FX, 787-824-2883FX
Mountain site reaching an altitude of 2,756 feet
. Tours provided by tourism office.
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Plaza Las Delicias
Salinaspr.net
787-824-7934, 787-824-3054FX, 787-824-2883FX
This plaza is currently under construction
and should be finished in November 2003.
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Puerto Rico International Speedway
Salinas speedway.com
787-824-0020, 787-747-0319OFFICE, 787-258-2566FX
Wed 5pm-midnight, Sat 4pm-midnight, Sun call.
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Car Rental

Salinas Car Rental
787-824-4142, 787-824-3187FX
Daily 8am-6pm.
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Events

Carnaval de Salinas
04/02/2004 - 04/04/2004
Salinaspr.net
787-824-7934, 787-824-3054FX, 787-824-2883FX
Traditional carnival. Daytime and evening
festivities, parades, floats, costumes, live music,
 local food, and a carnival queen contest.  The region
 is well known for its seafood restaurants and dishes.
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Festival Olímpico Internacional
05/21/2004 - 05/23/2004
Ciclismopr.com
787-721-8755, 787-723-0140FX
9am.
An international 190 Km race held at the Alberge.
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National Paso Fino Championship
12/06/2003 - 12/07/2003
787-258-5300, 787-744-5065FX, 787-721-2300
Held by the National Association of Paso Fino Horses in
Puerto Rico at the Coliseo de Salinas.
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Patron Saint Festival
09/12/2004 - 09/21/2004
Salinaspr.net
787-824-7934, 787-824-3054FX, 787-824-2883FX
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Forests

Reserva Nacional de Investigación Estuarina

787-853-4617, 787-853-3569, 787-853-4618FX
Mon-Fri 7:30am-noon, 1pm-4pm, Sat 9am-noon, 1pm-3pm. Every other Sun.
Estuarina Reserve with forest and kayak trails, information center
and museum. Group guided tours can be coordinated prior to arrival.
Kayak and boat rental are not available.
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Golf

Aguirre Golf Club - Salinas
787-853-4052, 787-853-4052FX
Tue-Sun 7am-6pm.
Oldest course on the Island. Built in 1926 as part of a
sugar plantation. Rolling mature landscape. Yards:6185.
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Information

Salinas Mayor's Office
787-824-3060, 787-824-3050, 787-824-4792FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Salinas Tourism Office
787-824-7934, 787-824-3054FX, 787-824-2883FX
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Marinas

Marina de Salinas
787-752-8484, 787-824-3185, 787-768-7676FX
Daily 8am-9pm.
Marina located adjacent to the Marina de
Salinas Hotel and a small beach community.
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Restaurants & Clubs

Costa Marina
787-824-6647
G8 Chapín St.
Food: Caribbean, Seafood, Steak.
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Puerta La Bahía Restaurant
787-824-7117, 787-824-7117FX
Puerta La Bahía Hotel & Restaurant
Food: Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak.
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Tours, Nature/Adventure

Encantos Ecotours Suroeste
Ecotourspr.com
(main office Lajas: La Parguera)
787-808-0005, 787-272-0005, 787-789-1730FX
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