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Adjuntas has many names. It is known as La Ciudad del Gigante Dormido (the city of the sleeping giant) because a mountain formation called by that name. It is also known as La Suiza de Puerto Rico (the Switzerland of Puerto Rico) because its low temperatures, with an average yearly weather of 72 degrees Fahrenheit, and last but not least, La Tierra de los Lagos (the land of lakes) because of the many water holes in its mountainous terrain. |
 
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The town was founded in August 11, 1815 by Diego Maldonado. Adjuntas derives its name from the term "tierras adjuntas" (adjoining lands), because their territory was part of the old Villa de San Blás de Illescas, (known today as Coamo) and often referred as "las tierras adjuntas a Coamo". The first church was inaugurated in August 24, 1815. The town was also home to the first Health Center in the island, founded in 1950. Adjuntas territory is very mountainous because the city is located on the Central Mountain range, north of Yauco, Guayanilla and Peñuelas; southeast of Utuado; east of Lares and Yauco; and west of Ponce. Adjuntas has one of the highest mountain peaks on the island, Guilarte Peak (3,953 ft), located in the Guilarte Forest. Many rivers run throught and around the town, including Río Grande de Arecibo which originates in the ward Juan González, crossing the city from south to north. Other rivers include Guilarte, Tanamá, Pellejas, Vacas, Cidra and Limaní. Adjuntas annual precipitation is 87 inches, and its average temperature is 72°F. The Museo Casa Pueblo (tel. 787-829-4842) houses a library, gallery, activity room, office and an artisan shop. Open daily from 9am to 4pm. Adjuntas produces coffee, bananas, oranges and other fruits. There are many well-known "adjunteños", among them:
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