A municipality since 1736, Guayama derives its name from the Taíno word Guamaní, which means "our path." The beautiful Iglesia San Antonio de Padua on the plaza is the only one in Puerto Rico in the neoromantic style. You will notice a hand-painted clock on the tower that reads 11:30am, the exact time when the church was baptized. The bells (donated by Doña Catalina Algarín) were cast in Germany in 1835 from bronze and gold.
Museo Casa Cautiño, built in 1887 as the family home of ... (more)
This residence is a beautiful example of neoclassic and Creole-style buildings in Puerto Rico from the late XIX century. Its collection includes paintings, wood carvings, sculptures and furniture made by Puerto Rican artists for the Cautiño family.
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Ashford St. guayamapr.net
The famous poet, Luis Palés Matos was born in this house. He was best known for his Afro-Puerto Rican style. The building is currently closed for renovation.
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01/06/2011 - 01/06/2011
Plaza de Recreo Cristóbal Colón. guayamapr.net
During the month of January the barrios are each visited by the Three Kings. The festivities culminate with a parade of the Three Kings into the Plaza, music, games and presents for the children of Guayama.
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Rt 7710, south of Rt 3. drna.gobierno.pr
East of Salinas, between Guayama and Santa Isabel. Mangroves, tidal flats, bird rookeries (87 species), research lakes & large manatee population. Guayama Region.
This 18-hole championship golf course was designed and is owned by Puerto Rico's golf ambassador Chi Chi Rodriguez. "Best Greens in Puerto Rico" by Fox Sports Magazine November 2007. Holes/Yards: 18/7,384.