EL PUEBLO DE LAS DOCE CALLES
Guanica
Puerto Rico
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HISTORY
Welcome to Guanica
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South of Puerto Rico, The town of the twelve streets
Guanica city is certainly one of the favorite summer spots in Puerto Rico. Guanicas main attractions like, Gilligan Island, Playa Santa or Guanica State Forest lure the tourism and offer mostly a natural eco-friendly enjoyment.
DISCOVER
Guánica offers a diversity of attractions that bring tourism to the south of Puerto Rico. Guanica State Forest have a large of diversity dry plants different from the rest of the island. Gilligan Island a mangrove island with the famous 2 cahnnels for snorkeling and crystal clear waters. Caña Gorda Beach is a beach equipped with lifeguards, public facilites and calm waters. Playa Santa Beach is among one of the popular beaches in Puerto Rico, basically is a salt natural pool with white sand and a beautiful view. Guanica have a lot to offer and is definitely one place that can not miss in your next trip into the Caribbean.
Learn About Guanica History
Guánica was founded in 1508. Guánica derives its name from the Taíno Indian term, which means "here is a place with water". Guánica is known as "El Pueblo de las Doce Calles" (the town of the twelve streets). Guánica is the place where most historians concur Christopher Columbus landed during his second voyage to the New World in 1493, and later in 1898 became the site where General Miles and the U.S. troops landed to take Puerto Rico from the Spanish, during the Spanish-American War.
FIND NEW TREASURES
Festivals
There is always something to celebrate in Puerto Rico and each city have their own unique celebrations during the year. This is the list of celebrations for the city of Guanica
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Celebración Llegada de Juan Ponce de Leon - August
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Desfile del 25 de Julio - July
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Festival del Pescao - April
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Fiestas Patronales de Santiago Apostol - July
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Every year,
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Celebración Llegada de Juan Ponce de Leon - August
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Desfile del 25 de Julio - July
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Festival del Pescao - April
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Fiestas Patronales de Santiago Apostol - July
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Every year, Guanica celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
ATTRACTIONS
Guánica attractions are a numerous list of natural wonders. Explore our Guánica list of main attractions and places of interest. Be sure to visit Guánica in your next Caribbean Trip
Guanica
Balneario Caña Gorda
This is lovely beach with public facilities and awesome views
Places and Deals to Stay in
Guanica
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