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Puerto Rico > Orocovis
Orocovis
Named after Orocovix, the Cacique Indian leader.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

The "Geographic Center of Puerto Rico." Its name comes from the Cacique Indian, Orocovix, who was a remarkable Indian leader in pre-Columbian time. The Río Orocovis, which runs through the center of the town, is a small river that comes from the north mountains of the Cordillera Central and ends in the Río Grande de Manatí. Lago Matrullas, one of the most picturesque lakes in Puerto Rico, is nearby.

On Rt 143 just west of Rt 155 is the new Orocovis-Villalba lookout tower and recreational facility. ... (more)
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Area 6Orocovis Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Area 6Area Recreativa Damian Abajo (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Rt 157, North of town.
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Small recreation are just north of town.
Area 6Chorro de Doña Juana (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Rt 149 Km 41.3.
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Impressive waterfall.
Area 6Doña Juana Recreation Center (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Rd 143 Km 32.4.
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Part of the Toro Negro Forest Reserve. Beautiful area with a large outdoor swimming pool fed by waters from the Cordillera Central.
Area 6Geographic Center of Puerto Rico (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Rt 566 Interior, Barrio Pellejas.
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A complete scene of the Island and wonderful natural sights at an altitude of more than 900 meters.
Area 6La Guaira Recreational Area (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Pedro Arroyo St.
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Extraordinary park in the central mountains. Located in the urban area of town. Includes restrooms, scenic view sites of all the town. Many floral resources and a beautiful waterfall.
Area 6Mirador Orocovis-Villalba (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Rt 143, between Orocovis and Villalba.
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Located over 2,000 feet above sea level. Impressive sights of the Island's north and south coast. Children's playgrounds, dining areas, parking and security personnel.
Area 6Museo Orocoveño (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Rt 155 (at Post Office).
Area 6Plaza de Recreo de Orocovis (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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4 de Julio Degetau St. at Luis Muñoz Rivera St.
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Peaceful center in the urban area of the town, near the San Juan Bautista Catholic Church and City Hall.
Area 6Toro Negro Lookout Tower (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Doña Juana Recreation Center.
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Lookout tower built by the US National Forest Service. Extraordinary vista of the south coast of the Island.
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Culinary festival that honors the folkloric food of the Christmas season: the Puerto Rican Pastel. A three-day expo of a wide variety of pasteles, musical & dance performance, arts and culture. The pastel (similar to, but larger than, a tamale) was originated in the Taíno culture.
Area 6Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Plaza de Recreo de Orocovis.
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Traditional civic and religious festivity.
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Area 6LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
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Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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The town is named after one of the greatest Taíno Indian chiefs: Orocovix.
Area 6Orocovis City Hall (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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10 Luis Muñoz Rivera.
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Built in 1935. Houses the mayor's office.
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CHECK Area 6Acampa Nature Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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1221 Ave. Piñero.
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"Best Tour Operator" Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Half day, full day, team building & custom tours. Guided hiking, caving, rainforest, waterfalls, zipline, rappelling, climbing, camping, backpacking & overnight trips. Fully equipped outdoor store. (main office: San Juan Metro.)
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Area 6Public Cars (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Degetau St.
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Public transportation to all of Orocovis and other locations in the metropolitan area of Puerto Rico.
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Area 6Orocovis Trolley System (more) > Puerto Rico > Orocovis
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Municipal Government of Orocovis.
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Offering tourist and public trolley services around the urban area of town.
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