Guayanilla, a southern coast gem

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Guayanilla

Guayanilla is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in southern coast of the island, bordering the Caribbean Sea, south of Adjuntas, east of Yauco; and west of Peñuelas and about 20 km (12 mi) west of Ponce. Guayanilla is spread over 16 wards and Guayanilla Pueblo.

Geography

The coastline forms the Guayanilla Bay, one of the best natural harbors in Puerto Rico, to the south, also. The nearest city is Ponce, which is 20 km (12 mi) to the east. The northern regions are bordered by mountains that reach 1000 meters (3281 feet). In the central regions, the terrain descends where it does not exceed 430 meters (1410 feet). Finally in the coastal plain, the elevations do not exceed 290 meters (951 feet). The Yauco, Guayanilla, and Macaná rivers all run through the municipality. The Yauco River briefly runs through the Boca borough, where its exit into the Caribbean Sea and accompanying marshlands are located.

Tourism

Church in the Guayanilla town plaza.

*Places to visit: Mario Mercado Castle, Chorro de Oro Waterfall, Cuevas (Caves) del Convento, Guilarte Forest, Emajagua Beach, La Ventana Beach, Tamarindo Beach, Central Rufina Ruins

Festivals: Student Festival (May), Beach Festival (May), Cross Festivities (May), Fishing Festival (June), Virgen del Carmen Festival (June), Seafood Festival (June), Farazo Festival (July), Town Carnival (July), Ladies Marathon (November), Immaculate Conception Festivities (December)

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