Moca, Puerto Rico

(MO-kah)

Moca is known as "La Ciudad del Mundillo" (bobbin lace capital). Moca was founded in June 22, 1772 by José de Quiñones.

Moca is located in the northwest region of the island, north of Añasco; southeast of Aguadilla; east of Aguada; and west of Isabela and San Sebastián.

There are many well-known "mocanos", among them:

• Antonio Caban Vale, "El Topo", folklore singer
• Enrique A. Laguerre Vélez, writer and educator

Moca is made up of 17 barrios (wards/districts):

Restaurants

• Dannys Pinchos (Puerto Rican), (787) 877-0743
• Restaurante Chino Wing Hing (Chinese), (787) 862-6338

Accommodations

• Hacienda Los Castillos (Hotel), (787) 877-4900
  
• La Rocha Inn Hotel (Hotel), 787-896-3238
  

Festivals and Events

• Festival del Camaron - May
  
• Festival del Mundillo - November
  Moca welcomes everybody to its Bobbin Lace Festival. Exhibits of bobbin lace (mundillo) as well as other types of weaving and knitting take place at the plaza town. The festival also includes: weaving demonstrations, traditional music, food and drinks. (787) 818-0105
• Fiestas Patronales Nuestra Senora de la Monserrate - September
  Every year, Moca celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 877-2270
• Mundillo Festival - November
  Moca celebrates every year this festival where you can view displays of delicate bobbin lace. (787) 877-2270
• Parranda del Enchaquetao - December
  

Symbols

Anthem: Doce barrios, doce estrellas...

Education

There are 17 public schools in Moca, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Climate

10 Day Forecast

Map References

Coordinates: 18.3947° N, 67.1133° W

Zip Code: 676

Driving Distance from San Juan: 87 miles

Driving Time: 2 hours, 11 minutes