Arecibo Attractions

 
Founded in 1515, Arecibo is Puerto Rico's largest city in geographical size with an area of 125sq.mi/330.4sq.km. The city is the site of a successful battle fought between Spanish Captain Antonio Correa and soldiers in order to repel a British sea invasion.

Arecibo is not a particularly impressive city but there are a number of interesting sights within close proximity to the city, making it a good place to serve as a base for exploring. Some of the attractions in the area include the Observatorio de Arecibo, the Rio Camuy area.

Read More Arecibo Radio Telescope

The Arecibo Radio Telescope is a huge dish, measuring some 20 acres, set in the ground and surrounded by lush forest. It has been used as a setting in Hollywood films.

Read More Río Camuy Cave Park (Cueva Clara de Empalme)

This vast cave system is among the largest in the world. A guided tour leads through various chambers, past stalagmites, stalactites, and underground rivers.

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