Visiting the Museo de Arte de Aguadilla y del Caribe was definitely not in the itinerary but I'm…read moreglad we were able to stop by! During our waking tour, we got invited to come inside and met Brenda who worked at the museum. She was friendly and personable and taught us the history of the museum. It was amazing to see the history of this museum and the beautiful art that was created by the locals. Did you know that this museum use to be a lawyer's house? I truly recommend visiting this museum and taking lots of pictures. The best part??It's free! They also host lots of activities for the kids and adults alike like painting classes. One of the highlights of our day for sure.

Located High in the mountains of Jayuya, you'll find a place that houses an impressive collection…read moreof Taíno artifacts. Perfect for the entire family. Very interesting Puerto Rican art. Three-pointed stone Cemí is a specimen which was owned by Mr. Yunghannis, of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Open Monday thru Sunday 9 am-12 pm / 1:30 pm-3:45 pm

This is a must stop when are in Jayuya. It's on the main road, so no need to detour. Near Hacienda…read moreSan Pedro and La Piedra Escrita. They are all on this road so you can check out all three. Small museum but interesting. The inside and grounds are very clean and well maintained. Very organized. Outside provides several great pics with outstanding scenery. Pro tip: on the grounds there is a house that is a museum called Casa Canales. There you can learn about a small uprising that took place in Jayuya in 1950. Worth checking out.

We first heard about the goddess of fertility Caguana at the el Yunque forest gift shop. My wife…read morebeing a midwife we decided to check it out since it's close to Arecibo Observatory which we wanted to see anyway. I believe the official name of the place is: Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center but you might also find it on wikipedia using this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caguana_Ceremonial_Ball_Courts_Site. When we got there it was raining and the guards would not allow us to go in. So we checked out the one room museum with artifacts and descriptions of the Taino people's life style 700 years ago. Then there was a break in the rain and so they let us in on the condition that we would be careful. The guide did not speak English very well but my wife spoke Spanish fluently while I could make out the gist of what she was saying. If you are interested in cultures make sure to have the guide explain what you are looking at otherwise it is hard to decipher the meaning of the petroglyphs or of the surrounding structures and ceremonial ball courts. To us this was a very special experience since the rain kept other people away and we took off our slippers and walked barefoot on the soft mud of the ball courts. And with a few drops of rain dropping down on use, and the fog rising from the surrounding mountains we were able to get a feeling of what the Taino people may have been feeling 700 years ago.

The drive here from San Juan was a lot of fun, and beautiful. The park has about five bateys or…read moreplazas, and at least one is lined with petroglyph carved stones. Beautiful setting, very peaceful with the sleeping cemi shaped mountain in the background. The little museum houses quite a nice collection of stone collars, ceramics, elbow stones, stone tools and cemi, and explanations for everything. We enjoyed talking to the park rangers about the Cohoba ritual and saw our first Cohoba tree. It can get muddy, so wear a pair of shoes you can rinse off. And I'm pretty sure this pin marker is not correct. We continued on 111 for another 15-20 minutes after we had " arrived at destination".

Domingo 7 de septiembre de 2025 de camino hacia Añasco nos paramos en la torre de observación. Hay…read moreestacionamiento y vendedores ambulantes. Desde lo alto de torre se observa el mar entre Anasco y Rincon

Don Rosario Canales Quintero was a prominent figure in Puerto Rico's history, known for his…read moresignificant contributions to the town of Jayuya. He was one of the town's founders and served as its first mayor. His legacy is preserved. Museo Casa Canales: This museum is a replica of the original residence of Rosario Canales. Inside, visitors can explore exhibits detailing his life and the influential Canales family, who played a pivotal role in Puerto Rico's history, including the Nationalist uprising of 1950. A must see to appreciate the history and culture. Only posted few pics to have an idea, there is more to see.

I've lived so many years in Puerto Rico and, I guess the daily routine stopped me from visiting…read morethis historical place sooner. Now, as a "tourist" I visited this house museum that narrates an important part of the Puerto Rican history, the city of Jayuya, and the life of an important Puerto Rican figure, Nemesio R. Canales. This house museum is not the original structure, however it intends to represent the original one. This house contains original and vintage items of furniture, papers, books, and other utensils from the original owners and house. It is well kept and persevered. The staff in charge of the museum was very welcoming and polite. They gave information about the house and narrated some historical events occurred in the house and around it. It was a great experience, plus the museum is surrounded by vegetation and a beutiful view of mountains. I am glad that I'm still able to enjoy Puerto Rico's beautiful places and history. If you life in Puerto Rico and has never visites Jayuya, you love history, or you are simply visiting this city... this museum is recommended!

Good place, clean and lots of employees. Great location in front of Aguada's plaza. No parking lot…read moreso you need to park around the plaza or in one of the streets nearby.

Unfortunately this place has been closed for about two years with no signs of re opening. You can…read moredrive up to the gate but there is security and you cannot go any further. Based on what I read online the dome of the observatory has collapsed with no plans on fixing it. They may open it as a museum in the future?

I personally loved this expedition. It could be pointless or too far for certain people or…read morefamilies but it was super important for my husband and it's a piece of science history. It's amazing to see it if you understand it. It's not expensive and it's interactive and the staff is so sweet and informative. The hike up the hill was a little unexpected and initially unwelcome but it wasn't that bad. If you use an inhaler then bring it. Bring a camera. Bring water. The gift shop is lacking and that's a real opportunity for them because I think people would spend money there. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a piece of history in my opinion. It could use some definite upgrades and it is wayyyyyyy out in the boonies but I am glad we went.

As a lighthouse snob, I was initially displeased with the idea of a lighthouse being located in a…read morekid-friendly park. However, it works in this instance. It helps that the lighthouse is located on a hill which distances it from the replicas of pirate ships, huts, and caves. There's plenty to love and hate about this park. I went to the park on a Tuesday, I did not see any other guests while I was there. This may be why there was no one available to collect my admission at the entrance for about 15 minutes. Another staff member sat on his cart waiting at the entrance and appeared to radio for help. This would have been okay except I really needed a restroom pit stop after the drive. The admissions clerk spoke English which was not necessary but helpful. There are restrooms by the lighthouse and by the cafe. The bathroom was clean, but there was no soap. Since there were no other customers, I was able to just relax for over an hour just taking in the ocean views and enjoying the breeze. For solo female travelers during the week, this feels safer than some of the isolated beaches nearby (I could just be overcautious). The lighthouse appears to be well-kept. The small museum was open inside the lighthouse, but there wasn't an option to climb the lighthouse. Not sure if they offer this option on the weekends though. I mainly stopped for the lighthouse, but since I was there, I checked the rest of the park out. The area with the huts was cool and provided historical info. However, the cave could use some major improvement. It's almost too dark. If it's going to be that dark, the signs with historical info need to be illuminated properly. The fish tanks need cleaning!!! Also, only one door was open. When I reached the end of the cave, that door was locked. This seems like a fire hazard. Two exits need to be open whenever the exhibit is open. Just imagine the chaos that could ensure on busier days when families are there and there is a fire or emergency. The cave, the "gift shop," and the long wait for admission to be collected caused the loss of 2 stars. I do love that the lighthouse is well maintained since it is in this park especially since 6 out of 15 lighthouses in PR are in dire need of restoration. Although it gets a 3 star rating, I would definitely return for just the ocean views and the lighthouse.