Barranquitas: See
El Cortijo Castle (Castillo del Cortijo), Carr. 162 km 9.9 (just outside of downtown Barranquitas), ☏ +1 787-922-9325, josehiram@castilloelcortijo.com. Former residence full of legends and folklore. Call or contact by e-mail for visiting hours and arrangements. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Barranquitas Pueblo (downtown Barranquitas). 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. While small, the area contains lots of history and heritage. The town is associated with the Muñoz family, and Luis Muñoz Rivera was born here; the family mausoleum is also nearby. The area also hosts the city hall, historic parish church and main town square. (updated Apr 2022)
Luis Muñoz Rivera House and Museum (Museo y Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera), 3-7 Manuel Torres Street (corner of Muñoz Rivera St. and Manuel Torres St.), ☏ +1 787-857-0230. Wed-Sun 8AM-4:30PM. Birthplace of Luis Muñoz Rivera, one of the most important figures in Puerto Rico's struggle for autonomy, and father of Luis Muñoz Marín, first democratically-elected governor of Puerto Rico. The museum preserves artifacts from the time, memorabilia from the time, and many family heirlooms. (updated Oct 2021)
Muñoz Rivera Family Museoleum (Mausoleo de la Familia Muñoz Rivera), 19 Padre Berrios Street. Tue-Sun 8:30AM-4:20PM. Mausoleum and memorial to the Muñoz Rivera family. (updated Oct 2021)
Plaza Bicentenaria (Plaza de Barranquitas) (center of downtown). Main town square of Barranquitas home to the town's parish church and city hall. The square also hosts artisanal fairs in summer, and the town's patron festival in June. (updated Oct 2021)
2 San Cristóbal Canyon (Cañón de San Cristóbal). One of the reasons why visitors come to Barranquitas is to visit this large and deep canyon. The most visited section is the gorge area that separates Barranquitas from Aibonito. Although the canyon and its nature are protected there are no formally-maintained hiking trails and guided hiking tours are the easiest way to explore the area. (updated Oct 2021)