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Puerto Rico > Hatillo
Hatillo
The “Festival de las Máscaras” held annually since 1823.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

Founded in 1823, Hatillo is a major agricultural area and produces one-third of the milk consumed in Puerto Rico. The town is best known for the annual Festival de las Máscaras and the Paso Fino horses. The mask festival has been held annually since 1823.

During the festival, on December 28, the biblical story of the search for the Baby Jesus is reenacted. Brightly dressed men in masks, representing King Herod’s soldiers, run through the streets in a vain attempt to find the Baby Jesus. At ... (more)
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CHECK Area 2Hotel Rosa Del Mar $129-149 (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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A lovely view of the Atlantic welcomes business travelers.
  • Roof top pool terrace, kid's pool and restaurant.
  • Open tropical terrace on first floor.
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  • Spa salon for beauty and relaxation.
    • Area 2Parador El Buen Café $95-160 (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    $95-160, 49 Room Key
    Rt 2 #381 Km 84, Bo Carrizales.
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  • We offer a tranquil and exceptionally clean hotel.
  • About an hour west of San Juan. Various meeting Rooms.
  • Rooms with Dish TV, phone,free Internet & small fridge.
  • Restaurant offers international & Puerto Rican cuisine.
    • Area 2Punta Maracayo Resort $99-210 (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    $99-210, 24 Room Key
    Rt 2 Km 84.6.
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    An excellent location for business or family travelers.
  • Gym, pool, pool for children.
  • Beauty and Gift shop. Atlantic Cafe cocktail lounge.
  • Excellent cuisine at the Molina's restaurant.
  • Ideal for a romantic getaway.
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    Top of Page Hatillo: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 2Hatillo Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-2093
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    Stone carvings, masks, bobbin lace and vejigantes figures.
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    Area 2Monumento al Ganadero (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-2093
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    Rt 119 (Dr. Susoni St) at town entrance.
    A monument to the cattle raiser.
    Area 2Museo de Arte e Historia (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-2093
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    Roosevelt St, next to City Hall.
    A museum exhibiting the history of Hatillo.
    Area 2Nuestra Sra. del Carmen (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    Front of the plaza.
    Founded in 1830.
    Area 2Paseo del Carmen (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    Cosme Arana St.
    A promenade along the beach.
    Area 2Plaza de Recreo José Ramón Millán (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    787-262-3561
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    Franklin Roosevelt St.
    Located in the town's center with the Nuestra Sra. del Carmen church founded in 1830 on the east end and facing the Teatro Municipal José A. Morouzeau across the street to the west.
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    Top of Page Hatillo: Car Rental Car Rental
    Area 2Cabrera Renta Diaria (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    787-880-8080
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    Rt 2 Km 82.2.
    Many different brands available for rent. Complimentary map available. No tax applied. Car seat available.
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    Top of Page Hatillo: Events Events
    Area 2Children's Innocence Day (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-2093
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    12/26/2010 - 12/26/2010
    Main plaza.
    An event dedicated to children. Music, local delicacies and activities for kids. Part of the Hatillo Masks Festival.
    Area 2Festival de Trovadores (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-2093
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    10/03/2010 - 10/03/2010
    Plaza de Recreo José Ramón Millán.
    A festival highlighting the troubadours' compositions, with music and plenty of food.
    Area 2Hatillo Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-2093
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    07/09/2010 - 07/11/2010
    Plaza de Recreo José Ramón Millán.
    Music, local delicacies and lots of fun.
    Area 2Maratón del Carmen (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-2093
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    07/09/2010 - 07/11/2010
    Pablo J. Aguilar Ave.
    A 10K running marathon held during the Patron Saint Festival. Sign up starts at 9:30am, contact telephone 787-820-6612 (Oficina de Deportes).
    Area 2Masks Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    12/26/2010 - 12/26/2010
    Plaza de Recreo José Ramón Millán.
    Celebrated since the Spaniards founded Hatillo in 1823. It represents the biblical story of King Herod ordering the death of all infant boys, attempting to kill Baby Jesus. Men with colorful masks and costumes represent the soldiers, who run or ride through the town from early morning looking for the children. Food, crafts and music.
    Area 2Puerto Rican Country Fair (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    05/28/2010 - 05/30/2010
    Rt 2, Francisco Pancho Deida Méndez Coliseum.
    A Puerto Rican tradition, this fair is dedicated to the paso fino horse.
    Area 2Sugarcane Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-544-3111
    787-597-6444
    06/04/2010 - 06/06/2010
    Box 554.
    A festival which highlights the traditional planting of sugar cane and its widespread use. Music, arts and parades are featured.
    Area 2Torneo de Pesca de Orilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-2093
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    06/20/2010 - 06/20/2010
    Paseo del Carmen.
    This fishing event along the shore for parents and children has been held since 1992. There are drawings, prizes, T-shirts and several categories which includes visitors and handicapped. Totally free.
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    Area 2LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
    787-721-2400 ext 5216
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    Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
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    Top of Page Hatillo: Information Information
    Area 2Hatillo Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
    787-262-3561
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    Franklin Roosevelt St.
    Area 2Hatillo Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    70 Pedro Pablo Vargas Ave.
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    Top of Page Hatillo: Restaurants & Clubs Restaurants & Clubs
    CHECK Area 2Mojitos Grill & Bar (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    Hotel Rosa Del Mar.
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    Area 2Plaza Del Norte (more) > Puerto Rico > Hatillo
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    787-878-0700
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    506 Truncado St.
    125 Stores.
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