Manatí (Puerto Rico): See
1 Manatí Pueblo (downtown Manatí). 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. The Art Deco-style Plaza de Mercado, the Neoclassical-style La Colectiva Tabacalera Building, the ruins of the Brunet–Calaf Residence, and Church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria y San Matías dating to 1729, are in the pueblo. (updated Apr 2022)
Cueva de las Golondrinas (Las Golondrinas Cave), The cave cannot be reached by road, only through a hiking path off Poza de las Mujeres Beaches at the end of Road #6684. This is a small cave in a limestone cliff by a small secluded beach. (updated Oct 2021)
Hacienda La Esperanza (Central La Esperanza Ruins), 616 La Esperanza Street, ☏ +1 787-722-5882. Wed-Sun 8AM-4PM. Historic sugarcane plantation dating to the 19th century, at one time the largest sugarcane plantation in Puerto Rico. (updated Oct 2021)
Mar Chiquita Cove (or simply Mar Chiquita) (Mar Chiquita Beach at the end of Camino de la Playa). Although the name "Mar Chiquita" and "Mar Chiquita Beach" are often used interchangeably, Mar Chiquita Cove is a beautiful yet dangerous natural cove at the end of Mar Chiquita Beach semi-protected by limestone rocks with a single opening to the Atlantic Ocean. The topography of the cove makes it dangerous for swimming as it creates a strong funnel-like current that can pull and drown even the most experienced swimmers into the Atlantic. (updated Oct 2021)
Punta Boquilla, Road #6684 next to Las Palmas Beach (can also be accessed from Mar Chiquita). Punta Boquilla is a cape and limestone cliffs famous for its natural pools (the most famous one being "Jacuzzi of Manati") and its numerous caves. (updated Oct 2021)