Hormigueros, Puerto Rico

(or-mee-GAI-ros)

Hormigueros is known as "El Pueblo del Milagro" (the town of the miracle). Hormigueros was founded in 1874 by Gerardo Gonzalez. Hormigueros derives its name from a Taino Indian name: Horomico.

Another common folktale attributes the origin of the name to the topography of the municipality which resembles a gigantic anthill, reason why it was named: "Valle del Hormiguero" (anthill valley).

Hormigueros is located in the western region of the island, northeast of Cabo Rojo; northwest of San Germán; and south of Mayagüez. The annual precipitation is around 75 inches.

There are many well-known "hormiguereños", among them: Segundo Ruiz Belvis.

Hormigueros is made up of 6 barrios (wards/districts):

• Benavente
• Guanajibo
• Hormigueros
• Jagüitas
• Lavadero
• Pueblo

Restaurants

• Caribbean Restaurant (Puerto Rican), (787) 892-3210
• Criollisimo (Puerto Rican), (787) 849-4989
• Restaurant New Asia (Chinese), (787) 849-5101
• Sabrosura China (Chinese), (787) 849-1755
• San Marino Pizza & Italian Restaurant (Italian), (787) 849-1080

Festivals and Events

• Fiestas Patronales Virgen de la Monserrate - September
  Every year, Hormigueros celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
• Maraton Segundo Ruiz Belvis - September
  (787) 849-2515

Symbols

Anthem: Sobre un verde valle de mi linda Borinquén...

Education

There are 8 public schools in Hormigueros, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Climate

10 Day Forecast from weather.com

Map References

Coordinates: 18.1397° N, 67.1275° W

ZIP Code: 660

Driving Distance from San Juan: 108.5 miles

Driving Time: 2 hours, 29 minutes