Mayagüez
The cultural center of the west coast. By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Mayagüez is the Island’s third largest city. Its elegant plaza has a stone walk, fountain, benches and a statue of Christopher Columbus on a globe pedestal. On the west side of the plaza is the impressive City Hall; on the east side is the historic church.
Walk west on McKinley St. one block from the plaza to view the Teatro Yagüez. This historic theater has been restored to its status as a cultural center of the community and the west coast.
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Santiago R. Palmer St. #9 East.
Modern facilities in the central district of Mayagüez.
Spacious rooms with phone, cable TV, & hair-dryer.
Pool, bar and conference room.
Free continental breakfast. Free parking.
A very good value in the center of Mayagüez.
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An eclectic gallery of arts in a colonial style home. Here you can find a display of fine arts. The house may be used for book presentations, exhibitions, and intimate parties. Please visit us on the Internet for other events.
The renovation of the the Catedral (originally constructed in 1760) was finished in 2004. During the renovation, several crypts were discovered beneath the floor of the Catedral where many of the city's founding fathers were buried.
This zoo is a great place to take the kids to see animals in an open, savanna-like environment. The older section is undergoing an extensive renovation.
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Rt 2 Ramal at Post St. Mayagüez campus.
Free admission. Open house second Tuesday of each month at 8pm during the school year. June and July open for educators workshops and summer camp, closed during July. Daytime group visits may be made by appointment.
A former plantation, this unique facility is dedicated to research on tropical crops. An excellent map for a self-guided tour is available at the main office, itself a historic structure.
We are a premier business and leisure resort. International standard-10,000 sq/ft Casino, open 24/7. Themed Rock Work Multi-Level Pool w/slide. Sweeping Lazy River & Snack Bar.
This festival celebrates the mango with various recipe contests that use this fruit as an ingredient. There are exhibitions of varieties of mangoes, music by several bands, dance classes and more.
Cinco Días con Nuestra Tierra is an annual agricultural-industrial fair with product exhibits from large and small operations in the Island's western region.
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01/25/2009 - 02/03/2009
Palacio de Recreacion y Deportes. www.mayaguezpr.gov
The patron saints festivities commemorate the town's patron saint, the Vírgen de la Candelaria (02/02), and include music, small rides, food kiosks and more.