Lares, Puerto Rico

Lares is a small mountain town in Puerto Rico's central-western area. A city adorned with Spanish-era style churches and small downtown area stores, Lares is a breezy area that is about 1.5 hours from San Juan by car.

Related Topics:
Puerto Rico - Spanish - San Juan

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Lares has one major claim to fame: The 1868 uprising that happened there, brought on by pro-independence rebels who wanted Puerto Rico to gain its freedom from Spain. The movement, known thereafter as El Grito de Lares (The Cry of Lares), was soon extinguished.

Related Topics:
1868 - Grito de Lares

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Famous lareños include major Latino singer and guitar player Jose Feliciano and Miss Universe 2001, Denise Quiñones.

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Jose Feliciano - Denise Quiñones

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