Cities and Towns in Puerto Rico Part IV
This is the last hub concerning the exclusive title "Cities and Towns in Puerto Rico".
- The first part contains the cities and towns starting with the letters A to C.
- The second part includes the ones starting with the letters D to J.
- The third part includes from L to Q.
- This is the fourth part and last which includes the cities and towns staring with the letters: R to Y.
Puerto Rico is a non-incorporated territory of the United States. Puerto Rico Does It Better is a campaign slogan used as a descriptive phrase about the magnificent wonders that the Island contains. The legacies from our Creator, indigenous people, and the conquerors to the details revealed in our history, are the producers of the offerings that enrich the fascinations of this piece of land in the world.
Puerto Rico's Main Roads
Cities and towns in Puerto Rico staring with the letters: R to Y.
From North to South and from East to West you will find a road that guarantees an unforgettable traveling experience. I have been sharing each municipality's nickname and attraction translated to English. Enjoy the last municipals of the 78 that forms this remarkable island, which are:
Rincon
Known as: Town of the Beautiful Sunsets, Town of the Surfing and The Surfers.
Attractions:
- Domes Beach
- Mary Beach
- Punta del Mar
- Higueras Point Lighthouse
- Desecheo Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Sun Garden
Rio Grande
Known as: City of The Yunque, and The Squatters.
Attractions:
- Caribbean National Forest, El Yunque
- The Green (recreational area)
- Spirit River Nature Reserve
- Elegant Hotels
- Golf Courses
- Coconut Beach
- The Picuas Beach
Square of Rio Grande
Sabana Grande
Known as: Town of the Prodigies, Town of the Virgin of the Rosary of the Well, The City of the Petate, and Town of the Petate Makers.
Attractions:
- San Francisco Estate
- The Big House (Quilinchini Estate)
- Museum of Art, City Hall
- Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary of the Well
- Equality Lodge # 23
- Susúa State Forest
- Boat House
- Orlando Lopez Recreational Center
- Albino Estate
Salinas
Known as: The Town of the Island Mojo.
Attractions:
- Olympic Center
- Aguirre Forest
- Former Central Aguirre Sugar Mill
- Camp Santiago
- Museum of Sports
- Puerto Rico International Speedway
- Pozuelo Beach
- Freshwater Well
- Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Preserve
- Monument to Veterans
- Rincon Bay
- Artisans Market
- Jagüeyes Forest
San Germán
Known as: City of the Hills, City of the Swallows, Founding City, Cradle of Puerto Rican Baseball, and Pilgrim City.
Attractions:
- Balls Bridge
- Morales House
- Liberty Tree Ceiba
- Historic Gallery
- Lola Rodriguez de Tio House
- Ramirez de Arellano and Rossell Museum
- Santo Domingo Plaza
- Three Races Mural
- Porta Coeli Church
- St. Germanus of Auxerre Church
- Kings Plaza
- San Sebastian Chapel
- San Germán Park
- Monument to St. Rose of Lima
- Bahr House
- Sun Theater
- Alfredo Ramirez Research Center Museum
- Former Train Station
The Old San Juan
San Juan
Known as: The Wall City, The Capital City, The Paved City, and Colonial City.
Attractions:
- Alejandro Tapia Theatre
- Botanical Garden
- Carnegie Library
- City Walls
- Condado Beach
- Condado Hotel Area
- Condado Lagoon
- Enrique Martí Coll Linear Park
- Escambrón Sports and Beach Complex
- Felisa Rincon de Gautier Museum
- Gabriela Mistral Complex
- Government Reception Center (Old Casino)
- Hiram Bithorn Stadium
- House of Spain
- House of The Book
- House Ramon Power y Giralt
- House Serrallés
- Historical Churches
- José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
- Luis Muñoz Rivera Park
- Natatorium
- National Gallery at the former Dominican Friars Convent''
- Ocean Park Beach
- Pablo Casals Museum
- Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum
- Pigeon Park
- Puerto Rican Culture Institute
- Puerto Rico Athenaeum
- Puerto Rico Convention Center
- Puerto Rico General Library and Archives
- Puerto Rico Olympics Committee
- Rebekah Colberg Sports Centre
- Ruth Hernández Cultural Center
- San Felipe del Morro Castle
- San Jose Theater
- San Juan Art and History
- San Juan Art League
- San Juan Central Park
- San Juan Gate
- San Juan Golf Academy and Driving Range
- San Juan Yacht Club
- Santa Catalina
- Santurce and Río Piedras Markets
- School of Visual Arts
- Sixto Escobar Ballpark
- St. Christopher Castle
- St. Jerome Fort
- St. John the Baptist and Remembrance Monuments
- St. Mary Magdalene of Pazzi Cemetery
- The Americans Museum
- The Capitol
- The Former Arsenal The Puntilla
- The Former Ballajá Barracks
- The Princesa Jail
- The Princess Promenade
- The Two Brothers Bridge
- Third Millennium Park
- Town Squares
- University of Puerto Rico
- White House
Historical Wall of the Old San Juan
San Lorenzo
Known as: Town of the Samaritans and the Samaritan City.
Attractions:
- The Holy Peak
- San Carlos Cockfighting Ring
- Our Lady of Mercy church
- The Marina Bridge
- Quintana Ranch
- Priscilla Flores Theater
Avenue in San Lorenzo honoring the Puerto Rican singer Chayanne
San Sebastian
Known as: San Sebastian del Pepino and The Hammock Town.
Attractions:
- Baldorioty Roman Square
- Camp Guajataca
- Central Silver Ruins
- Collazo Falls
- Doña Visa Residence
- Fred Benito Theater
- Guajataca Reserve
- Lake Guajataca
- Luis Rodríguez Cabrero Cultural Center
- Marketplace
- Mount the Hat
- Robles or Paradise Lost Falls
- Saint Sebastian the Martyr Parish
- Sculpture of a Heifer
- September 24 Promenade
- The Plantation Jibarito
Santa Isabel
Known as: Land of Champions and City of Colts.
Attractions:
- Aguirre Forest
- Boardwalk
- Indigenous Museum
- Jauca Beach
- Ruins of the Alomar Estate
Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico Boardwalk
Toa Alta
Know as: Toa City, Cradle of Poets, and as the City of Josco.
Attractions:
- Egozcue Square
- Villa Tropical Recreational Center
- San Fernando Rey Parish
- Statue of Masso Rivera
- Masso Rivera City Theater
- Legendary Tree
Toa Baja
Known as: City of the Toa Valleys, Underwater City, and the People of the Plains.
Attractions:
- The Fort Canuelo
- Goats Island
- Sister Island
- Punta Salinas Public Beach
- Bacardi Rum Tourism Complex
- Costancia Central Sugar Mill
- Santa Elena Estate
- Palo Seco Thermoelectric Plant
- Candelaria Chapel
- The Little Train
Goat Island (Isla de Cabras) PR
Trujillo Alto
Known as: New Metropolis, City of Springs, City in the Country, City of Eight Streets, and Town of Leaners.
Attractions:
- Luis Munoz Rivera Foundation
- Carraizo Lake and Reservoir
- Lake Loiza
- Cave of Lourdes
- The Bicentenary Walkway
- Historic Steal Bridge
- Convent of Carmelitas of St. Joseph
- The Mountain Spring
- Family Park
- Gardens of the Castle
- Route of the Pork
- Town Square (Remodeled)
New Government Center of Trujillo Alto
Utuado
Known as: City of the Vivi, and The Highlanders.
Attractions:
- The Saltillo Falls
- Dos Bocas Lake
- Caonillas Lake
- Gallery Ivanet
- Roses Estate
- Monument to Utuado's Soldiers
- Dos Bocas Dam
- Rio Abajo Forest Preserve
- Taino Workshop
- Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Park
Lake Caonillas in Utuado
Vega Alta
Known as: Squatters Town, and The Planters.
Attractions:
- Swallows Cave
- Forest Reserve
- Public Beach Cerro Gordo
- Sugar Mill
- Monument Gilberto Concepcion
Vega Baja
Known as: City of Syrup, and the City of Orange Groves.
Attractions:
- Syrup, Syrup Artisans Center
- Orange Groves
- The Thirteen Recreational Area
- Tortuguero Recreational Complex
- Alonso House Museum of Art
- José F. Nater Square
- America Theater
- Phoenix Theater
- Puerto Nuevo Beach
- Vega Baja Nautical Club
- Jorge Otero Military Museum
- Donkey Caves
- Tortuguero Lagoon
- Our Lady of the Rosary Church
- Relief Sculpture of the History of Vega Baja
- The Trinitarian Park
- Man of the Cane Monument
- Monument to the Vega Baja Trio
- Migrant Square
- Vega Baja Sports Hall of Fame
Vieques
Known as Little Girl Island and Isabel II.
Attractions:
- Bust of Simon Bolivar, Isabel II Square
- Fort Conde de Mirasol
- Ferro Point Archaeological Zone
- Hope Waterfront and Monument to Angel Rodriguez Cristobal
- Centennial Ceiba Tree
- Tombs of the Le Guillou Family
- Sun Bay Public Beach
- Caracas Beach
- Hope Beach
- Navio Beach
- White Beach
- Mosquito Bay - Bioluminescent Bay
- Mulas Lighthouse Point
Vieques (Little Girl Island) of Puerto Rico
Villalba
Known as: City of Advances, City of Lakes, City of Cooperatives, and the City of Pigeon Peas.
Attractions:
- The Crown Peak
- Wonder Peak
- Doña Juana Waterfall
- Lake Guayabal
- Lake Toa Cows
- Black Bull Forest Preserve
Yabucoa
Known as City of Sugar and Town of the Yucca.
Attractions:
- House of Culture
- Roig Central Sugar Mill
- Guayanes Beach
- Ruins of Santa Lucia Estate
Yauco
Known as: The Coffee Town, Taino Capital and the Town of Corsicans.
Attractions:
- Agre House
- Cesari House
- Lake Luchetti
- Lake Las Vegas
- Ruins of Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel
- Ideal Theater
- Tozza Castle
Welcome to Puerto Rico!
Visiting us is knowing that Puerto Rico does it better when you interact:
- Touring around the island
- Revealing Puerto Rico's history
- Admiring its landscaping
- Discovering its legends
- Kayaking into a glow in the dark bioluminescent bay
- Rappelling down limestone ravines
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Scuba diving the deepest depths of the Atlantic Ocean
- Sharing stories of its cities and towns
- Sunbathe taking in over 270 miles of beaches
- Swimming in subterranean rivers
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Zip-lining over a verdant canopy
- Shopping from artisans shops to big Malls
- Less but not least sunset and moonlight sailing cruise
Puerto Rico Does It Better!
I guess you have found out why we say that Puerto Rico Does It Better! Access our hubs on places to stay, restaurants and tourist attractions. Enjoy the natural wonders offered in Puerto Rico which it is one of the most exciting destinations in the Caribbean.
Blessings to all!
© Maria Magdalena Ruiz O'Farrill
San Juan, Puerto Rico's Capital
© 2013 Maria Magdalena Ruiz O'Farrill