Trujillo Alto
Home of the Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín. By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008
Founded in 1801, Trujillo Alto is the second fastest-growing city in the San Juan Metropolitan area. In 1925 Don Angel Rivero Méndez and his wife founded La Gruta de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes. This replica of the Lourdes Shrine in France is a place of pilgrimage during Holy Week. As the last Spanish officer of high rank on the Island, Don Angel Rivero formally surrendered Puerto Rico to the United States after the Spanish-American War. ... (more)
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Rt 877 Km 0.4, Mar. Exp. Trujillo Alto. www.munoz-marin.org
The life and times of the late Governor Luis Muñóz Marín, Puerto Rico's first elected chief executive, come alive at his 4-acre private residence in rural San Juan. Photography, memorabilia and beautiful grounds. Tours Mon-Fri at 10am & 2pm, Sat-Sun at 10:30am & 1pm.
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Construction on the plaza began in 1910 and was completed in 1913. Today with its park benches, walkways, and colorful murals, the plaza is the central meeting place of the town. The plaza is also the location of many festivals including the Patron Saints and the Festival del Macabeo.
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Starts at the Plaza. trujilloalto.com
Since 1985, marathoners Puerto Rico have come to Trujillo Alto to participate in this 5-mile event. Internationally recognized Puerto Rican athletes Peco González and Alfredito Castro have participated.
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