Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
(bahr-rahn-KEE-tahs)
Barranquitas is known as La Cuna de Próceres (cradle of great people). The town was founded in 1803 by Antonio Aponte Ramos.
Luis Muñoz Rivera former home has been converted into a museum and library. Nearby, the Mausoleo Familia Muñoz Rivera holds the bodies of Muñoz Rivera and his son Luis Muñoz Marín, the island's first elected governor.
Barranquitas is home to the largest canyon in Puerto Rico (and in the Caribbean), the San Cristóbal Canyon. Located between the towns of Aibonito and Barranquitas, the canyon is nine kilometers long and approximately 750 feet deep, with two rivers flowing through it, the Usabon and Barranquitas rivers. It is also home to the highest waterfall in Puerto Rico, right on the Río Usabón. Guided hiking trips are available, for more information, call the San Cristobal Hiking Tour at: (787) 857-2094 or (787) 647-3402.
Additional Places and Sights
Other places worth exploring include:
- Museo Casa Natal de Luis Munoz Rivera, Open Fri-Sun 8:00am-noon 1:00pm-4:30pm, (787) 857-0230
- Munoz Marin Mausoleum, Open daily 8:00am-noon 1:00pm-4:30pm, (787) 857-3810
Economy
The surrounding areas produce coffee, fruits and flowers.
Geography
Barranquitas is located in the central region, north of Aibonito and Coamo; south of Corozal and Naranjito; east of Orocovis; and west of Comerío. Barranquitas rivers include Piñonas, Usabón, Rio Hondo, Barranquitas, La Plata and Grande de Manatí rivers.
Aibonito is made up of 8 barrios (wards/districts):
- Barrancas
- Cañabón
- Helechal y Honduras
- Palo Hincado
- Quebrada
- Grande
- Pueblo
- Quebradillas
Rivers
Rio de Barranquitas, Rio Grande de Manati, Río de la Plata, Piñonas, Río Hondo, and Río Usabón.
Climate
Barranquitas annual precipiation is 34.45 inches and its average temperature is 83°F. August is on average the warmest month, at around 83°F. January is on average the coolest month, at around 77°F.
BARCELONETA WEATHERNotable People
There are many well-known "barranquiteños", among them: politician Luis Muñoz Rivera, Luis Muñoz Marín, José Colón, Efrain Colón Torres, José A. Negrón Sanjurjo, Antonio Aponte Ramos, Naldo de la Loma, and Pedro Pereales.
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Festivals and Events
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Symbols
Flag
Coat of Arms
The anthem title is Aquí en el centro de nuestra tierra....
Education
There are 16 public schools in Barranquitas, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Barranquitas is also home of 2 colleges and universities.
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