Camuy
Discover Camuy
Camuy - popularly known as Romantic City - is a town of about 30,000 people (2020) east of Aguadilla and west of Arecibo on Puerto Rico's north coast. " La Balseada del Río Camuy" (participants travel down river on makeshift crafts.) Annual event celebrated during spring.
What to Experience in Camuy
Taste of Camuy...
There are many places along Rt#2 to enjoy traditional Puerto Rican 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. 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. 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.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsFrom Luis Muñoz Marín Airport near San Juan, take PR-2 west. The ride is about 90 minutes long. " 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 Puerto Rican 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. There are stores along the streets of the city center. Another shopping experience can be found in Plaza del Norte in Hatillo. There are many places along Rt#2 to enjoy traditional Puerto Rican food, international food or sea food with local flair. Many people speak English and will be glad to give you directions....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
" 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 Puerto Rican 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. There are stores along the streets of the city center. Another shopping experience can be found in Plaza del Norte in Hatillo. There are many places along Rt#2 to enjoy traditional Puerto Rican 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.
Where to Stay
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.
Money & Budget
There are stores along the streets of the city center. Another shopping experience can be found in Plaza del Norte in Hatillo. There are many places along Rt#2 to enjoy traditional Puerto Rican 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. 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. 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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Glimpses of Camuy
white and pink flower in macro photography
pink and white flower in macro shot
honeybee perched on white and pink flower in close up photography during daytime
white and pink flower in macro photography
pink and white flower in macro shot
honeybee perched on white and pink flower in close up photography during daytime
white and pink flower in macro photography
pink and white flower in macro shot
honeybee perched on white and pink flower in close up photography during daytime
white and pink flower in macro photography
pink and white flower in macro shot
honeybee perched on white and pink flower in close up photography during daytime
white and pink flower in macro photography