SAN LORENZO
Called El Pueblo de los Samaritanos or
La Tierra de Leyendas, San Lorenzo was founded in 1811 by Valeriano Muñoz de
Oneca. Its original name was San Miguel de Hato Grande.
Attractions & Sights
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes
787-736-2571, 787-736-1213FX
Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:30am, 1pm-4pm.
One of the oldest churches in Puerto Rico and a historic national monument.
Built in 1737 and renovated to its current form in 1887.
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Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Rivera
787-736-4943, 787-736-4943FX
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Santuario de La Virgen del Carmen
787-736-4943, 787-736-4943FX
Never closed.
A religious site located at the Holy Hill that includes a chapel and the Three
Crosses.
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Teatro Priscilla Flores
787-736-1757, 787-736-4943FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
Local theater, reservations through City Hall.
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Events
Patron Saint Festival
09/26/2003 - 09/30/2003
787-736-4943, 787-736-4943FX
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Information
San Lorenzo Mayor's Office
787-736-2541, 787-736-3511, 787-736-2818FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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San Lorenzo Tourism Office
787-736-4943, 787-736-4943FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Públicos
Terminal Francisco Lozada
787-736-4155, 787-736-2818FX
Mon-Sat 6am-5pm.
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Taxis
Samaritanos Taxi
787-736-2323
Daily 5:30am-7pm.
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