TRUJILLO ALTO

Called El Pueblo de los Arrecostaos, Trujillo Alto was founded in 1801.
 

Attractions & Sights

La Gruta de Lourdes
www.lagrutadelourdes.org
787-761-0571, 787-761-0571FX
Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-6:30pm.
Religious sanctuary.
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Parque Familiar
787-755-2705, 787-292-0400FX
Reservations required.
Park for family activities and Paso Fino competitions. Rented out through City Hall for a nominal fee.
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Plaza de Recreo de Trujillo Alto
787-761-0172, 787-292-4165, 787-292-0400FX
Construction on the plaza began in 1910 and was completed in 1913. Today with its park benches, walkways, and colorful murals, the plaza is the central meeting place of the town. The plaza is also the location of many festivals including the Patron Saints and Semana Santa Festivals.
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Events

Festival del Macabeo
12/13/2003 - 12/15/2003
787-755-2705, 787-292-0400FX
Macabeo is a local fritter made from bananas.
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Maratón los Arrecostao
09/14/2003 - 09/14/2003
787-761-0172, 787-292-4165, 787-292-0400FX
Since 1985, marathoners from Venezuela and Colomb
have come to Trujillo Alto to participate in this event. I
n addition, internationally recognized Puerto Rican
athletes Peco González and Alfredito Castro have participated.
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Patron Saint Festival
09/12/2003 - 09/14/2003
787-761-0172, 787-292-4165, 787-292-0400FX
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Information
Trujillo Alto Mayor's Office
787-761-0172, 787-292-4165, 787-292-0400FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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