PENUELAS
Called La Capital del Güiro or Valle de
los Flamboyanes,
Peñuelas was founded in 1793 by Diego de Alvarado
Attractions &
Sights
El Cerrote - Peñuelas
www.members.tripod.com/penuelas
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
One of the highest peaks of the Island
at 1920 feet above sea level.
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La Chimenea
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787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
Ruins of a 1940's sugar plantation and brick chimney.
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Locomotora La Negra Cocola
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
Locomotive once used to transport
sugarcane from one of the plantations.
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Parroquia San José de Peñuelas
787-836-1038, 787-836-1067FX
Daily 8am-noon, 1pm-3pm.
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Plaza de Recreo de Peñuelas
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
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Events
Fiestas de la Cruz
05/29/2004 - 05/31/2004
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787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
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La Fiesta Nacional del Güiro
05/14/2004 - 05/16/2004
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787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
Art, culture and handicraft festival.
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Patron Saint Festival
10/22/2004 - 10/22/2004
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
San José is the patron saint.
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Rescatemos al Flamboyán
07/23/2004 - 07/25/2004
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
In an effort to save the flamboyant trees,
during this time, flamboyant trees
are given away. On Sunday there is an artisans fair.
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Santo Cristo de la Salud Marathon
11/30/2004 - 11/30/2004
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
A 10Km race held the last day of the patron saint's celebration.
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Information
Peñuelas Arts, Culture and Tourism
www.members.tripod.com/penuelas
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Peñuelas Mayor's Office
www.members.tripod.com/penuelas
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Tours, Nature/Adventure
Encantos Ecotours Suroeste
www.ecotourspr.com
(main office Lajas: La Parguera)
787-808-0005, 787-272-0005, 787-789-1730FX
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Trolley
Peñuelas Trolley Service - Peñuelas
www.members.tripod.com/penuelas
787-836-1136, 787-836-0103FX, 787-836-5911FX
By appointment only.
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