Toa Alta
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Toa Alta is a municipality and town of 67,000 residents located in the Toa Valley region of San Juan's metropolitan area in Puerto Rico along the island's Atlantic coast. The town of Toa Alta is located west of the capital city of San Juan. Founded in 1751, it makes it one of the oldest towns of Puerto Rico. The construction of the San Fernando Rey Church in the main town square began in 1752 and is popularly said that the name Toa Alta comes from the Taíno word for mother or fertility, Thoa. Most likely the word toa comes from the Taino word for valley or mountain; the region is also known as Valle del Toa (Toa Valley)
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Multiple OptionsToa Alta celebrates its patron saint festival in May. The Fiestas Patronales de San Fernando is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. Festival El Josco or the Festival of the Mechanical Bull is held in October. Other festivals and events celebrated in Toa Alta include La Chopa Marathon, held in March, and Folk Music Festival, held in November....
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Toa Alta celebrates its patron saint festival in May. The Fiestas Patronales de San Fernando is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. Festival El Josco or the Festival of the Mechanical Bull is held in October. Other festivals and events celebrated in Toa Alta include La Chopa Marathon, held in March, and Folk Music Festival, held in November.