WORLD NORTH AMERICA PUERTO RICO MANATI


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Manati

:ManatĂ­ redirects here. For other uses, see ManatĂ­ (disambiguation).

ManatĂ­ () is a municipality of Puerto Rico in the northern coast, north of Morovis and Ciales; east of Florida and Barceloneta; and west of Vega Baja. ManatĂ­ is spread over 8 wards and ManatĂ­ Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

History

ManatĂ­ was founded in 1738 by Don Pedro Menendez Valdes. It is named after a sea mammal, the manatee (which are also known as sea cows).

Economic

Agriculture
ManatĂ­ is the pineapple center of Puerto Rico. In addition, grows in its surroundings fruits, sugar cane, and coffee.
Industrial
Manufacture (pharmaceutics)
Tourism
Landmarks and places of interest
  • The Acropolis Sports Complex
  • Historic Zone
  • Los Tubos Beach
  • los chicos
  • Mar Chiquita Beach
  • MarquĂ©s de la Esperanza Hacienda Ruins
  • Ruinas de la Oficina de la Central Monserrate


  • Festivals and events
  • Patron Fetivities - February
  • Cross Festivities - May
  • Beach Festival - July
  • Manatee Festival - July
  • Halloween Festival - October
  • Christmas Festival - December


  • Notable "Manatieños"

  • Carlos Beltrán(major leagues baseball)
  • JosĂ© ValentĂ­n(major leagues baseball)
  • Clemente RamĂ­rez de Arellano (poet, major)
  • Juan R. Ramos VĂ©lez (major)
  • NĂ©stor RodrĂ­guez Escudero
  • Epifanio Fernández Vanga (poet, linguist)
  • Enrique Zorrilla (poet)
  • Angel Ramos (entrepeneuer, founder of WKAQ TV and El Mundo newspaper)
  • Salvador, Federico and Jaime Calaf (owners of Central Monserrate sugar mill)
  • Carmelo Sobrino (painter)
  • Manuel Joglar Cacho (poet)


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    The Different Day - Snorkel, Picnic and Sail in San Juan 8.5 hours

    Turquoise waters off the coast of Puerto Rico!

    Spread you wings and sail aboard the new Barefoot III or sistership Stampede Catamaran. This trip will be the highlight of your San Juan vacation!

    The Catamarans are US Coast Guard licensed for 42 passengers, approximately 24 feet wide and 46 feet long. You will depart from Villa Marina for a leisurely sail to the uninhabited island of Icacos.

    Swimmers as well as non-swimmers can take advantage of our professional instruction in snorkeling. Explore, shell collect, or swim offshore in crystal clear waters and view the diverse ecology of the area. Then enjoy a scrumptious picnic lunch prepared on board by the Crew, including Pina Coladas, Rum Punch, refreshments and water.

    The Catamaran will later anchor 200 feet offshore over a breathtaking live coral-reef home to many colorful tropical fish and underwater wonders. After a full day it's time to hoist the sail for the return trip, completing a truly different day, in complete paradise!

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    Ponce the Pearl City from San Juan 9.5 hours

    The City of Ponce, Puerto Rico

    The pace of life is slower and more graceful in Ponce, Puerto Rico's second city and because of its unique beauty is known as the 'Pearl of the South'.

    You arrive in about an hour on a scenic expressway through the central mountain range and will see lovingly restored mansions, each a unique criollo interpretation of the Neo-classical architecture, house museums and exhibits.

    Then visit the Ponce Art Museum, one of the finest in Latin America, Tribes Indian ceremonial Park, or Seralles Castle, the city's stately plazas and mansions and its famous red and black firehouse. A stop is made for lunch (not included) during this full day tour.

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    Night Tales in Old San Juan Walking Tour 2 hours

    Old San Juan at Night

    Experience the night atmosphere during a leisurely walk that offers a different view of the city. You will be delighted with the night beauties of Old San Juan?s streets and interior patios. Let the Caribbean night enchant you...see the colors...listen to the sounds. Discover what happened prior, during and after the pirate attacks that took place in the colonial town inside the Fortress City of Puerto Rico.

    Your experiences lived during the Night Tales in Old San Juan tour includes visiting the residential areas and locations where Hollywood movies were filmed!

    Customer Review
    "Seeing Old San Juan at night and listening to Debbie's stories makes this tour very unique. Also, what you may have seen during the daytime seems so different at night. It is another perspective of Old San Juan. One of her stories about the executioner's daughter makes Romeo and Juliet story almost a bore in comparison. She knows her way around and kept us interested all the way." Paul and Ellen Laincz, USA.

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