Guayama, Puerto Rico

Guayama is a municipality of Puerto Rico.

Related Topics:
Municipality - Puerto Rico

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This city of 43,312 inhabitants was founded on January 29, 1736.

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The Barrios( Wards) are:

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Algarrobo, Caimital, Carite, Carmen, Guamaní, Jobos, Machete, Palmas y Pozo Hondo

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Land Area: 169 sq km (65.3 sq mi)

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Water Area: 41.74 sq mi

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Population: 43,312

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Density: 261.0 per sq km (678.4 per sq mi)

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Housing Units: 16,368

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Housing Density: 251.5

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Per Capita Income: $8,326

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Driving Distance from SanJuan: 52.0 miles

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Driving Time from San Juan : 1 hour, 19 minutes

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Attractions:

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Museum Casa Cautino

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A beautiful home designed in creole-style architecture. Located off town plaza. Open Tue-Sun 8:00am-4:30pm

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Carite Lake Road #179,Guayama.

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Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Located between the coasts of Salinas and Guayama, approximately 2,883 acres of mangrove forest and freshwater wetlands. Guided tours are offered upon request and reservation. Open Daily: 8:00am-4:00pm.

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Pozuelo Beach

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1. Carnaval Brujo - March

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2. Carnaval de Guayama - April

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The region around Guayama still honors African legends of sorcery and witchcraft. The Brujo Carnival retells these old stories "brujo" means warlock or spell, and incorporates them into a weekend-long festival.

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3. Feria Dulces Sueños - March

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4. Feria y Exposicion de Caballos de Paso Fino - March

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5. Festival Jibaro - October

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6. Fiestas Patronales de San Antonio de Padua - June

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Every year, Guayama celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.

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7. Semana Puertorriqueña - December

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