Arecibo
World’s largest radio telescope. By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008
Founded in 1515, Arecibo has the largest land mass of any municipality in Puerto Rico. The Río Grande de Arecibo is the major river that runs into the sea just east of the town and west of the lighthouse.
Arecibo also goes by the name “Villa del Capitán Correa” in honor of the captain that repelled a 1702 British invasion. Points of historical interest include the City Hall building (constructed in 1866 - restored in 1978) and the lighthouse (built by the Spanish in 1898).
Just east of town in a beautiful beach area, the lighthouse has been restored and integrated into a new recreation facility featuring an expansive deck as well as a children's play area. Replicas of Indian huts, African quaters, Christopher Columbus ships, Huge Pirate's ship & cave, cafeteria, museum & mini-zoo. A breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding area. Salt-water aquarium with Sharks, Stingray, Nemos, Seahorses and more!
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Rt 10 Km 83.0, Exit 75-B. funvalleypark.com
The only amusement theme park in Puerto Rico. Rides for kids & adults: scenic train, bumper boats, go-karts and more. Puerto Rican Birds Museum, cafeteria.
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The world's largest radio telescope with a 1000-ft diameter spherical reflector. Operated by Cornell University under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The new visitor center hosts interactive exhibits for all ages and a 20-min. movie about the observatory.
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2413 C Laurel, Punta Las Marias. castillotours.com
Full-scale destination company catering to groups & conventions. Transfers, tours, team-building and spouse programs, theme parties & dine-arounds. Also individual trips for sightseeing, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, bio bay kayaking, scuba, hiking.
(main office: San Juan Metro.)
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