Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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A mountain retreat near Utuado
Center
Aibonito
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Drive through La Ruta Panorámica
The Cordillera
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NCOMPASSING THE MOUNTAIN SPINE
that runs the length of Puerto
Rico, the Cordillera is accessed by a maze of winding roads that form the
Ruta Panorámica. This well-signed route runs past historic plantation homes,
lush forest preserves, and pretty lakes, and boasts fabulous views. Although
the area's old-fashioned country way of life has given way to modernity, the
pace here remains sleepy, enhancing the pleasure of a leisurely drive. The
towns of Orocovis and Utuado are famous for their artisans, while Jayuya
is a center of ancient Taíno culture. Although accommodations are few,
Hacienda Gripiñas, a historic coffee estate, makes a great base for hiking
up Cerro Punta, the island's highest peak. To the west lies Maricao, a center
of coffee-production renowned for its annual coffee festival.
Sights
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Reserva Forestal
Carite
2
Aibonito
3
Orocovis
4
Barranquitas
5
Hacienda Gripiñas
6
Bosque Estatal Toro
Negro
7
Utuado
8
Cerro Punta
9
La Ruta Panorámica
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Maricao
Bosque Estatal Toro Negro
Bayamon
Guaynabo
Bayaney
Florida
Ciales
Corozal
San
Sebastián
Lares
Naranjito
Utuado
Caguas
Jayuya
Comerío
Orocovis
Castañer
Hacienda Gripinas
Barranquitas
Cerro Punta
Cidra
Maricao
La Ruta
Panorámica
Villalba
Adjuntas
Aibonito
Bosque Estatal
Toro Negro
Cayey
Sabana
Grande
Reserva
Forestal
Carite
Peñuelas
Coamo
Juana Díaz
Yauco
Ponce
20
miles
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km
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