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Arecibo
World’s largest radio telescope.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

Founded in 1515, Arecibo has the largest land mass of any municipality in Puerto Rico. The Río Grande de Arecibo is the major river that runs into the sea just east of the town and west of the lighthouse.

Arecibo also goes by the name “Villa del Capitán Correa” in honor of the captain that repelled a 1702 British invasion. Points of historical interest include the City Hall building (constructed in 1866 - restored in 1978) and the lighthouse (built by the Spanish in 1898).

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Top of Page Arecibo: Airports/Ferries/Docks/Train Airports/Ferries/Docks/Train
Area 2Arecibo Airport (Antonio Neri Juarbe) (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-881-2072
787-881-2072FX
Rt 2 Km 69.6.
www.prpa.gobierno.pr
Runway and taxi lights sunset to sunrise. 24 hour security. Office open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm. Great access to the telescope and the caves.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
Area 2Arecibo Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-815-1619
787-880-6033FX
Needle crafts, ceramics, leather crafts and santos.
Area 2Infinity Playground (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Manuel Ledesma Plaza.
"Infinity Playground" by Nelly Toledo.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Attractions & Sights Attractions & Sights
Area 2Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park Photo 787-880-7540
787-880-7520FX
Rt 655, Bo. Islote, Arecibo Harbour.
www.arecibolighthouse.com
Just east of town in a beautiful beach area, the lighthouse has been restored and integrated into a new recreation facility featuring an expansive deck as well as a children's play area. Replicas of Indian huts, African quaters, Christopher Columbus ships, Huge Pirate's ship & cave, cafeteria, museum & mini-zoo. A breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding area. Salt-water aquarium with Sharks, Stingray, Nemos, Seahorses and more!
Area 2Catedral San Felipe Apóstol (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-878-1149
60 De Diego Ave.
This church features the original 1846 design. Its stained glass and religious statues were imported from Spain in 1845.
Area 2Cueva del Indio Natural Reserve (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-815-1619
787-880-6033FX
Rt 681 Km 7.8.
Cliffs, arches, marine caves, Taino ceremonial petroglyphs.
Area 2Fun Valley Park (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Fun Valley Park Photo 787-817-0415
787-816-0518FX
Rt 10 Km 83.0, Exit 75-B.
www.funvalleypark.com
The only amusement theme park in Puerto Rico. Rides for kids & adults: scenic train, bumper boats, go-karts and more. Puerto Rican Birds Museum, cafeteria.
Area 2Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-879-4403
787-880-6033FX
Juan Rosado at Santiago Iglesias.
Area 2Parque García (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-879-2882
787-817-0221
787-880-6033FX
Víctor Rojas North Paseo.
Fun park with children's attractions.
Area 2Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Rivera (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Rivera Photo 787-815-1619
787-880-6033FX
Gonzalo Marín St.
A lovely plaza built in 1776 and a meeting place for many years.
Area 2Radiotelescopio de Arecibo (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Radiotelescopio de Arecibo Photo 787-878-2612
787-879-4415FX
787-817-6117FX
End of Rt 625.
www.naic.edu
The world's largest radio telescope with a 1000-ft diameter spherical reflector. Operated by Cornell University under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The new visitor center hosts interactive exhibits for all ages and a 20-min. movie about the observatory.
Area 2Teatro Oliver (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-816-0705
787-816-0700
787-816-3691FX
José de Diego Ave.
For decades, the theater has served as a place for cultural and social gatherings. It was built in 1877 and restored to its original state in 2001.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Beaches Beaches
Area 2Poza del Obispo (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-815-1619
787-880-6033FX
Rt 655, Morillo Beach.
Beaches
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Top of Page Arecibo: Car Rental Car Rental
Area 2Universal Car Rental - Arecibo (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Ask for any special PuertoRicoGuest.com / travelandsports.com offers when you call.
787-878-7600
787-816-4209FX
105 Lloréns Torres.
With the price and size you're looking for. Ask for 24 hour airport pick-up.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Diving & Snorkeling Diving & Snorkeling
CHECK Area 2Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures Photo 0004 787-890-6071
787-890-6071FX
Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey.
aquatica.cjb.net
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Top of Page Arecibo: Events Events
Area 239th Blue Marlin Tournament (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-878-8465
787-880-8465FX
08/01/2009 - 08/03/2009
Club Náutico de Arecibo.
Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament.
Area 2Arecibo Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-815-1619
787-880-6033FX
05/07/2009 - 05/11/2009
In front of the new Arecibo Coliseum.
A festival commemorating the town's patron saint, San Felipe Apóstol, with music, contests and food.
Area 2Festival de Navidad (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-815-1619
787-880-6033FX
12/26/2008 - 12/27/2008
This Christmas festival is held the third weekend in Dec.
Area 2Festival Playero (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-815-1619
787-880-6033FX
08/01/2009 - 08/03/2009
Arecibo beach near the docks.
This is a beach festival with contests, music and food kiosks.
Area 2Puerto Rico Xtreme Divers Freefall Festival 2009 (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Puerto Rico Xtreme Divers Freefall Festival 2009 Photo 0002 787-852-5757
787-722-8105FX
02/11/2009 - 02/15/2009
Arecibo Airport, Rt 22, Exit 71.
www.xtremedivers.com
Come to sky dive over beautiful Arecibo, Puerto Rico! Experience the extreme with the professionals at Xtreme Divers, Puerto Rico Freefall Festival.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Forests Forests
Area 2Arecibo Region, Forest Reserves (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-881-1004
787-999-2200 ext 5158
787-879-4828FX
www.drna.gobierno.pr
Information
Central information for Cambalache & Río Abajo Forests.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Info-PRTC Info-PRTC
Area 2LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
787-721-2400 ext 5216
787-791-8033FX
Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
www.gotopuertorico.com
Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Information Information
Area 2Arecibo Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-878-5612
787-878-5049
787-880-6033FX
José de Diego Ave. & Gonzalo Ginorio St.
Constructed in 1866. Between 1868 and 1873 its first floor served as a jail.
Area 2Arecibo Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-815-1619
787-880-6033FX
10 Gonzalo Marín St., Casa Trina Padilla de Sanz.
The office is in the historic Casa Trina Padilla. An exposition is planned, featuring the history of Trina Padilla, an early woman's rights activist.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Marinas Marinas
Area 2Club Náutico de Arecibo (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Club Náutico de Arecibo Photo 787-878-8465
787-880-8465FX
Rt 681 Km 3.0.
Marina located east of Arecibo, just before the lighthouse.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Nature/Adventure Nature/Adventure
CHECK Area 2Acampa Nature Adventure (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Acampa Nature Adventure Photo 0009 787-706-0695
787-640-2822
787-706-0695FX
1221 Ave. Piñero.
www.acampapr.com
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Top of Page Arecibo: Públicos Públicos
Area 2Terminal del Norte (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-880-0129
787-880-6033FX
Cervantes St. at Market Square.
Local transportation in and around Arecibo.
Area 2Terminal del Sur (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-879-3425
787-879-9088FX
Santiago Iglesias Ave.
Arecibo to San Juan, Manatí, Florida and other northern cities.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Restaurants & Clubs Restaurants & Clubs
Area 2El Observatorio (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Ask for any special PuertoRicoGuest.com / travelandsports.com offers when you call.
787-880-3813
787-880-3813FX
Rt 625 Km 1.1.
Restaurant Lunch Cost-Moderate X-Monday X-Tuesday
Caribbean, Seafood.
Area 2Salitre Meson Costero (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Ask for any special PuertoRicoGuest.com / travelandsports.com offers when you call.
787-816-2020
Rt 681 Km 3.8, Bo Islote.
Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate X-Tuesday
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Shopping Shopping
Area 2Arecibo Fishing Shop (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Ask for any special PuertoRicoGuest.com / travelandsports.com offers when you call.
787-878-9024
787-815-6558FX
Rt 681 Km 3.4, Bo. Islote.
Fishing equipment (lines, tackle, bait, custom made poles) and electronic equipment (radios, water pumps, marine charts).
Area 2Plaza del Atlántico (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Ask for any special PuertoRicoGuest.com / travelandsports.com offers when you call.
787-878-0886
787-830-2397
787-830-2118FX
Rt 2 Km 80.1.
50 Stores.
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Top of Page Arecibo: Sightseeing Sightseeing
CHECK Area 2Castillo Tours & Travel Services (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
Click here for special offers.
Castillo Tours & Travel Services Photo 0002 787-791-6195
787-728-2297
787-268-0740FX
2413 C Laurel, Punta Las Marias.
www.castillotours.com
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Top of Page Arecibo: Taxis Taxis
Area 2Arecibo Taxi (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-878-2929
Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera.
Area 2Arecibo Taxi India (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-879-2222
La Palma St. (main square).
Around Arecibo and to other parts of the Island.
Area 2Plaza del Norte Taxi (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo
787-879-2393
Plaza del Norte Mall.
Around Arecibo and to other parts of the Island.
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