Get in
[edit]- San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
- Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
- Ponce: Mercedita Airport
By car
[edit]From Luis Muñoz Marín Airport near San Juan, take PR-2 west. The ride is about 90 minutes long.
Get around
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See
[edit]- 1 Camuy Pueblo (downtown Camuy). See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops.
You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities.
- 2 Camuy Caverns (Parque Nacional de las Cavernas del Río Camuy) (the main entrance to the park is in Quebrada). Part of a large network of natural limestone caves and underground waterways carved out by the third-largest underground river in the worPd, the Río Camuy (Camuy River)
- Camuy River Boardwalk
- Camuy City Square
- Manuel Canelas Museum
- Old Camuyan Casino
- Stone Church "Iglesia de Piedra"
Do
[edit]- Los Amadores Beach
- Peñón Brussi Public Beach
" La Balseada del Río Camuy" (participants travel down river on makeshift crafts.) Annual event celebrated during spring.
" El Mondongazo" traditional food and "mondongo" (cow tripe cooked puertorican stile) are offered during this weekend festival at the end of summer (yearly event)
" El Velorio De Los Reyes" this festivity takes place every 5th of January to celebrate "Three Kings Day" at the town 's main square. Enjoy traditional music. Kiosks around the square offer food and drinks. Local artisans offer their renditions of the "Three Kings" made out of native woods.
Buy
[edit]There are stores along the streets of the city center. Another shopping experience can be found in Plaza del Norte in Hatillo.
- Lune Du Soleil Spa & Wellness Center This full service spa located on Rt # 2 offers massages, skin, hair and nail care. Their service is as good as any other place found in the big cities. The prices are reasonable and the staff speaks English.
Eat
[edit]There are many places along Rt#2 to enjoy traditional puertorican food, international food or sea food with local flair. Many people speak English and will be glad to give you directions. Try "El Fogon de Abuela" by the shore close to Penon Amador Beach.
Drink
[edit]You can try Iguana's Bar & Grill on Rt #2. Travel farther west (also on RT #2) to nearby Parador Guajataca in Quebradillas for Karaoke Night on weekends.
Sleep
[edit]You can stay in "La Rosa del Mar" Hotel or "Punta Maracayo Resort" in nearby Hatillo (10 minutes east of Camuy by Rt #2). Both places are new (built after 2000) and offer good accommodations at a good price.
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