MOCA

Called La Ciudad del Mundillo, Moca was founded in 1772 by José de Quiñones.

Attractions & Sights

Antiguo Castillo Meléndez
www.ortizal.com/moca.html
787-818-0105, 787-877-3560FX
This group of buildings, resembling a
 medieval castle, was originally built
by Dr. Meléndez to serve as a clinic it is now a hotel.
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El Merendero
An excellent lookout point. On your right you can see Mona Island.
Straight in front of you is the valley and Moca.
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Hacienda Enriqueta
By appointment.
A privately owned museum of colonial
 artifacts located at the entrance to town.
Call City Hall to arrange a visit.
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Historic Iron Bridge
This 100-year-old bridge, about 3 Km south
 of Moca, was used by the sugarcane
trains and is still in use today as a one-lane
auto/pedestrian bridge. It has an all-rivet
construction typical of the day.
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Monument to the Lace Weaver
Statue to honor local artisans.
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Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate
Beautiful church.
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Palacete Los Moreau
787-818-0105, 787-877-3560FX
Tue-Sat 8am-4:30pm, Sat.-Sun by appointment
This is a very important historic structure and facility in
 western Puerto Rico. The well-maintained French
 provincial-style mansion stands on 110 acres and is on
the National Historic Register. On the grounds
 (at the east end) is a protected sanctuary for
endangered bird species. In front of the mansion is an
old train engine from the  sugarcane era. On the weekends
you can see ultralights flying from the dirt landing strip
on the south end of the property. A new
entrance south from Rt 2 at Km 115.9 was just built.
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Parque La Moca
Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10pm.
This is a major sports park in Moca with a large pool,
 basketball courts, a tennis court, sand volleyball
court, batting range, gym, physical
 training, gazebos and food vendors.
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Plaza de Recreo de Moca
787-818-0105, 787-877-3560FX
On or adjacent to the plaza you will find the
Monument to the Lace Weaver, the Nuestra
Señora de la Monserrate and a number of
retail stores offering the famous Moca Lace.

for more Information on times and more
attraction log to: www.ortizal.com/moca.html
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Events

Festival del Mundillo
06/20/2004 - 06/22/2004
www.ortizal.com/moca.html
This is the premier festival for the special Mundillo Lace.
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Patron Saint Festival
08/29/2003 - 09/08/2003
787-818-0105, 787-877-3560FX
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Information

Moca Mayor's Office
787-877-3390, 787-877-3560FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Moca Tourism Office
www.ortizal.com/moca.html
787-818-0105, 787-877-3560FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Limousines

Negroni Limousine
787-877-2594
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
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Shopping Centers

Moca Lace
Perhaps the single most renowned product
 of Moca is the lace. There are stores adjacent to the
 plaza offering the products of the local lace artisans.
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Trolley

Moca Trolley
787-818-0105, 787-877-3560FX
Available by reservation for group tours of the Moca area.
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