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development and heavy traffic. If you can make your way through the labyrinth of one-way
streets you'll discover the jewel of the city, a fountain in the plaza that was imported from
France in 1918.
During the first weekend of March the upscale Feria Dulce Sueño (Fair of Sweet
Dreams) brings thousands of equestrian zealots to town for a Paso Fino horse race.
Sights
Centro de Bellas Artes ART GALLERY
(Rte 3 Km 138; 9am-4:30pm Tue-Fri, from 10am Sat) This fine arts center stands
just west of town in the former home of the Puerto Rican High Court. The collection fo-
cuses on emerging and established Puerto Rican artists (including a somewhat humorous
set of reproductions), but the most stunning objects on display are the intricately carved
gourds of folk artist César Ruiz, and the religious statues in the lobby. The adjoining galler-
ies are hung with student works from the school across the street and some dusty dioramas
on Taíno culture. A casual tour is available in English.
Museo Casa Cautiño HISTORICAL HOME
(cnr Palmer & Vicente Pales; adult/child $1/0.50; 9am-4pm Tue-Sun) On the north
side of the plaza, this museum was built as a criollo -style town house in 1887 to house the
wealthy Cautiño family, who profited from the trio of cane, cattle and tobacco. Almost 100
years later, the government claimed the property for back taxes (a common event on the
island, which has saved many heirlooms). Now the house has been restored to its dignified
Victorian state, with Oriental carpets and period furnishings.
Sleeping & Eating
No need to put a varnish on it: Guayama's sleeping choices aren't good. If it's late and
you're tired, consider pulling in here, but better sleeping options abound to the east. For
eats, inexpensive fare comes from the cafeterias by the central plaza, but the best food is a
few miles down the road, in the fishing community of Pozuelo.
Hotel Brandemar HOTEL $
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