VEGA ALTA

Called El Pueblo de los Ñangotaos, Vega Alta was founded in 1775 by Francisco de los Olivos.

Attractions & Sights

Cuevas Golondrinas
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
Caves inhabited by little birds.
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Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de María
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
Beautiful, 18th century church.
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Plaza Gilberto Concepción de Gracia
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
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Fiestas del Pueblo
12/04/2003 - 12/08/2003
Music, artisan and food kiosks, and
dancing. Festival sponsored by the Town Hall.
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Beaches

Balneario de Cerro Gordo
787-883-2730, 787-883-7386FX
Daily 8:30am-5:30pm.
A very attractive beach just a short ride from San Juan.
Near the Dorado hotels and tourist area.
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Events

Carnaval Vegalteño
02/21/2004 - 02/22/2004
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
Traditional town festival in the main plaza.
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Festival de la Chiringa
04/16/2004 - 04/18/2004
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
The festival culminates in a handmade kite flying contest.
Prizes given for the biggest, smallest, highest-flying, and best-looking kites.
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Festival del Gallo
11/19/2004 - 11/21/2004
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
Music, artisan and food kiosks, and dancing. The rooster fights
draw participants from the entire Island.
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Festival del Panapén
07/11/2004 - 07/31/2004
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
Music, artisan and food kiosks, and dancing. Cooks Island-wide
join in the Panapén (breadfruit) cooking contest.
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Fiestas del Pueblo
12/04/2003 - 12/08/2003
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
Music, artisan and food kiosks, and dancing. Festival sponsored by the Town Hall.
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Forests

Vega Alta Forest
www.drnapr.com
787-883-2240, 787-833-2393, 787-724-3724
Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm. Closed Sat-Sun and holidays.
East of Vega Alta. Wide caves, hiking trails, deep sinkholes & 12 types
of soil. San Juan Region.
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Info-Regional PRTC

PRTC/2LMM International Airport Tourism Office
www.gotopuertorico.com
787-791-1014, 787-791-3443, 787-791-8033FX
Mid Dec-Mid Apr: Daily 9am-10pm, Mid Apr-Mid Dec: 9am-8pm
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Information

Vega Alta Mayor's Office
787-883-5900, 787-883-2380, 787-270-3368FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Vega Alta Tourism Information
787-883-5900, 787-883-4809FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Shopping Centers

Centro Gran Caribe - Vega Alta
www.centrograncaribe.com
787-782-6800, 787-883-0500, 787-782-6701FX
Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
120 Stores.
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