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Festivals & Events in Arecibo

Arecibo hosts festivals and events that reflect the city's long history, coastal traditions, agriculture, and vibrant community life. Throughout the year, visitors can experience cultural celebrations, patron saint festivities, music, food, sports, artisans, and family activities. From the historic city center to communities along the north coast, Arecibo's events showcase the traditions and character of one of Puerto Rico's oldest municipalities.

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Year-round

1. Mercado Urbano de Arecibo - Arecibo
   North Region
   Monthly open-air market in Plaza de Recreo featuring local artisans, farmers, fresh produce, handmade goods, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Held the third Sunday of every month.
   

January

1. Carnaval Capitán Correa - Arecibo
   North Region
   One of Puerto Rico's oldest and most colorful carnivals, honoring Captain Antonio de los Reyes Correa. The celebration features colorful parades, vejigantes, live music, dance performances, artisan vendors, food kiosks, and family activities throughout downtown Arecibo.
   (787) 680-7368

February

1. Festival Internacional de Paracaidismo - Arecibo
   North Region
   International skydiving festival held at the Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport, attracting professional and recreational skydivers from Puerto Rico and abroad for aerial demonstrations and competitions.
   

May

1. Fiestas Patronales de San Felipe Apostol - Arecibo
   North Region
   Arecibo's annual patron saint festival honoring Saint Philip the Apostle. The festivities include religious processions, concerts, carnival rides, artisan vendors, traditional Puerto Rican food, parades, and family entertainment in the town plaza.
   (787) 879-1625

July

1. Festival Playero - Arecibo
   North Region
   A summer beachfront celebration with live music, beach sports, family activities, food kiosks, artisan vendors, and entertainment along Arecibo's Atlantic coast.
   

September

1. Festival de la Yautia Amarilla - Arecibo
   North Region
   Celebrates one of Puerto Rico's traditional root crops with agricultural exhibits, fresh produce, cooking demonstrations, local cuisine, educational talks, artisan vendors, and live music held at Finca Capo.
   
2. Festival Folklórico de Arecibo - Arecibo
   North Region
   A celebration of Puerto Rican traditions featuring bomba and plena performances, folk music, dance groups, traditional cuisine, artisan crafts, and cultural exhibitions that preserve the island's heritage.
   

November

1. Festival del Ceti - Arecibo
   North Region
   Celebrates the ceti, a tiny native fish traditionally harvested from Puerto Rico's rivers. Visitors enjoy local seafood dishes, cooking demonstrations, live music, artisan vendors, and cultural presentations highlighting Arecibo's fishing heritage.
   (787) 878-2500