YAUCO
Called El Pueblo del Café, Yauco was
founded in February 29, 1756 by Fernando Pacheco.
Yauco derives its name from a
name given by the Indians to a river close by, Coayuco River.
Attractions & Sights
Centro de Arte A. Franceschi
787-267-0350, 787-856-1345, 787-267-0350FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
Museum of Art and Culture in a house built in 1907.
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Hacienda La Salvación
787-856-1345, 787-856-0105FX
By appointment.
Near coffee plantation.
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Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Rosario
787-856-1345, 787-856-0105FX
Constructed in 1934.
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Plaza de Recreo Fernando Pacheco
787-856-1345, 787-856-0105FX
A small kiosk on the plaza sells local candies, coffee and crafts.
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Car Rental
Payless Car Rental
www.paylesscarrental.com
(main office Ponce)
787-267-4145, 787-267-4633FX
Mon-Sat 8am-5pm.
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Events
National Coffee Harvest Festival - Yauco
02/27/2003 - 03/02/2003
787-856-1345, 787-856-0105FX
A major coffee harvest festival.
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Patron Saint Festival
10/11/2003 - 10/19/2003
787-856-1345, 787-856-0105FX
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Forests
Refugio de Vida Silvestre
787-856-4887, 787-856-4887FX
Tue-Sun 6:30am-6:30pm.
Wildlife refuge. Reservations required for camping.
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Information
Yauco Mayor's Office
787-856-1345, 787-856-0105FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Yauco Tourism Office - Yauco
787-856-1345, 787-856-0105FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
Públicos
Línea Cafeteros de Yauco - Yauco
787-856-3118, 787-725-4702SJ, 787-856-3022
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-1pm.
Yauco to San Juan.
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Shopping Centers
Yauco Plaza I and II - Yauco
787-856-5994, 787-856-5717FX
Mon-Thu & Sat 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
107 Stores.
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Tours, Nature/Adventure
EcoXcursion Aquatica
(main office Río Grande)
787-888-2887, 787-550-4630, 787-887-4349FX
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
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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
Yauco Trolley Tours - Yauco
787-856-1345, 787-856-0105FX
Mon-Fri.
Tours around Yauco and nearby rural areas.
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