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Cataño
The Home of Bacardí Rum.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

Founded in 1927, Cataño is one of the youngest towns on the Island. Its original name Hato de las Palmas de Cataño was shortened to Cataño when it was formally established. It is also known as “La Antesala de la Capital” (the Vestibule of the Capital) because of its location across the bay from the capital.

Primarily an industrial area, this city is home to one of the great rum distilleries: Bacardí. The Bacardí Rum Distillery provides an excellent tour of its facilities. Since Cataño is just ... (more)
Casa Bacardí, Bacardí Rum Distillery, /PBC
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Top of Page Cataño: Airports/Ferries/Docks/Train Airports/Ferries/Docks/Train
Area 1Ferry, Cataño to Old San Juan (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
Ferry, Cataño to Old San Juan Photo 787-788-0940
787-729-8714
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Area 1Cataño Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
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Bird carvings.
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Area 1Casa Bacardí, Bacardí Rum Distillery (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
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787-788-1500
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Rt 165 Km 6.2.
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The new Casa Bacardí Visitors Center covers the history behind Bacardí as well as the present-day operation. You can see the plant from El Morro by looking southwest.
Area 1Paseo Maritimo (Shoreline walkway) (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
787-788-0428
787-788-0830FX
End of Las Nereidas Ave.
A walkway along the shoreline.
Area 1Plaza de Recreo de Cataño (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
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Barbosa Ave. at Progreso.
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Top of Page Cataño: Events Events
Area 1Cataño Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
787-788-0428
787-788-0830FX
07/16/2010 - 07/18/2010
Plaza del Carmen.
The patron saint is Nuestra Señora del Carmen. The festivities include music, games, rides and food kiosks.
Area 1Cruce a Nado de la Bahía (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
787-788-0428
787-788-0830FX
07/24/2010 - 07/24/2010
An annual swim across San Juan Bay from Old San Juan to Cataño. Always held on the last Sunday of the patron saint festival.
Area 1Domingo Apellaniz Marathon (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
787-788-0428
787-788-0830FX
09/19/2010 - 09/19/2010
A 10 Km race along Rt 5.
Area 1Encuentro de Talla de Santos de Palo (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
787-788-0428
787-788-0830FX
08/06/2010 - 08/08/2010
Plaza del Carmen.
This event features local artists in a santos wood carving contest along with music and food kiosks.
Area 1Feria Bacardí (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
Feria Bacardí Photo 787-788-1500
787-275-0422FX
12/03/2010 - 12/05/2010
Rt 165 Km 6.2.
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Largest artisan's fair on the Island, where more than 200 artisans exhibit and sell their works. The fair includes shows for both adults and children, a Puerto Rican troubadour show, inflatable toys children's activities, and typical food & drinks sold. On the grounds of the world's largest rum plant.
Area 1Puerto Rican Week (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
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11/12/2010 - 11/14/2010
Plaza de Recreo.
A cultural and musical festival featuring traditional Puerto Rican music and composers.
Area 1Retretas Bohemias (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
787-788-0428
787-788-0830FX
08/08/2010 - 08/08/2010
Plaza Del Carmen.
This event celebrates the varied musical background of the town and the Island. Musicians, trios and bands play an assortment of music, while others may dance or enjoy the food from kiosks.
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Area 1LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
787-721-2400 ext 5216
787-791-8033FX
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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Area 1Cataño Cultural Affairs Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-788-0404
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96 Nereidas Ave.
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Area 1La Guarida del Pirata (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
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787-275-5757
Principal St., Isla de Cabras.
Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak.
Area 1Restaurante Don Tello (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
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787-788-1951
787-788-6607FX
# 36 Las Nereidas Ave. (front of ferry terminal).
Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate X-Monday
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak.
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Area 1Asociación de Dueños de Taxi (more) > Puerto Rico > Cataño
787-795-5286
787-788-1792
Sabana Seca Ave. at Los Dominicos.
Transportation to Bacardí and around Levittown area.
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