COAMO

Called "La Villa Añeja" or "La Villa de San Blas de Illescas", Coamo was founded in 1579 by Cristóbal y Blas de Illescas. The town’s original name was San Blas de Illescas. This town derives its name from a local Indian chief Coamex or Coamey.

Attractions & Sights

Antigue Spanish bridges
These bridges constructed in 1886 and 1876 respectively had their
steel components manufactured in Paris. The
larger bridge (Km 39.2) is known as the Calabazas bridge.
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Antiguo Reloj Municipal
www.coamo.puertorico.pr
This very old Italian made clock was donated to the town by it's first
mayor (Don Florencio Santiago). When inaugurated February 20, 1899
 it was the finest clock in all of Puerto Rico, it sounded on the quarter
hours as well as each hour and another one
minute after the hour (for those who were forgetful).
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Baños de Coamo, Antigua Piscina

www.coamo.net
787-825-4423, 787-825-6502FX
Daily.
This is the site thought to be the Fountain of Youth sought by Juan Ponce de León.
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Iglesia Católica San Blás de Illesca
787-825-1122, 787-825-7006FX
Daily 6:30am-noon.
A historic structure, this is one of the oldest churches in Puerto Rico
 (construction started in 1563). The third Catholic church built on the Island.
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Mirador Cerro Picó

www.coamo.puertorico.pr
Daily
This lookout point (opens in Aug.,2003 approx.) offers a
panoramic view of the Coamo valley, the Caribbean Sea.
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Museo Histórico de Coamo

www.coamo.net
787-825-4423, 787-825-6502FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun by reservation.
An exhibition of Coamo's history.
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Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera
www.coamo.net
787-825-4423, 787-825-6502FX
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Events
 
Agroferia Picú
11/28/2003 - 11/30/2003
www.coamo.net
787-825-4423, 787-825-6502FX
Event for children organized by the chicken industry.
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Maratón de San Blás de Illesca
02/02/2003 - 02/02/2003
www.coamo.net
787-825-4423, 787-825-6502FX
Internationally renowned half marathon, where runners from all
over the world compete in a challenging 13.1- mile
course through the hilly south-central town of Coamo.
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Patron Saint Festival
01/24/2003 - 02/02/2003
www.coamo.net
787-825-4423, 787-825-6502FX
Famous for the Maratón de San Blás de Illesca held on the last day of the festival.
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Golf

Coamo Springs Golf Club & Resort
www.coamosprings.com
787-825-1370, 787-758-0303, 787-825-5909FX
Daily 7am-7pm.
Jackpot Bermuda grass on greens and fairways. Year-round playing
 weather, beautiful mountain scenery surrounding the golf
course. A very challenging and fun golf course
 design by Ferdinand Garbin. Yards:6647.
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Information

Coamo Mayor's Office
787-825-7441, 787-825-8423, 787-825-1952FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Coamo Tourism Office
coamo.net
787-825-4423, 787-825-6502FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
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Trolley
Coamo Trolley
www.coamo.net
787-825-4423, 787-825-6502FX
Mon-Fri. Weekends by reservation.

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