| Porta del Sol, a destiny within a destiny. |
The National Trust´s definition of cultural heritage tourism is "traveling to experience the
places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present.
It includes historic, cultural, and natural resources." We have carefully selected activities
where you will have the opportunity to experience Puerto Rico through the eyes of our local
people. Be different, join one of our CulTOURS today!
places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present.
It includes historic, cultural, and natural resources." We have carefully selected activities
where you will have the opportunity to experience Puerto Rico through the eyes of our local
people. Be different, join one of our CulTOURS today!
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| SC A T H O L I C H E R I T A G E - P O R T A D E L S O L |
Discover the Catholic Heritage of Porta del Sol with us.
This journey takes you through six of the seventeen towns of Porta del Sol.
Learn how the Catholic religion was established in Puerto Rico and the role
of the region during this process. A minimum of 2 participants is necessary
to offer this tour.
This journey takes you through six of the seventeen towns of Porta del Sol.
Learn how the Catholic religion was established in Puerto Rico and the role
of the region during this process. A minimum of 2 participants is necessary
to offer this tour.
A visit to Mayagüez is not complete without a comfortable guided city tour.
Learn more about Mayagüez while stopping at the most important attractions of this city. A minimum of 2 participants is
necessary to offer this tour.
Learn more about Mayagüez while stopping at the most important attractions of this city. A minimum of 2 participants is
necessary to offer this tour.
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- Inmaculada Concepción - Ermita de Espinar
- Santa Rosa de Lima
- San Antonio Abad
- Museo Religioso Porta Coeli
- San Germán de Auxerre
- Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate
- Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Individual or Solo Travel - Guided tours in this section are offered on a private basis to guarantee departures and available with a
minimum of 2, 4 or 6 participants; reservations and deposit are required. Non-smokers only.
Prices on this section are based on tours departing from Mayagüez. Meeting point will vary depending on selected activities.
minimum of 2, 4 or 6 participants; reservations and deposit are required. Non-smokers only.
Prices on this section are based on tours departing from Mayagüez. Meeting point will vary depending on selected activities.
If you are planning to visit Puerto Rico during the Holy Week ( this year Good
Friday will be celebrated on April 2, 2010), you can visit the seven churches on
Thursday and join the local celebrations on Friday.
Friday will be celebrated on April 2, 2010), you can visit the seven churches on
Thursday and join the local celebrations on Friday.
| Eugenio María de Hostos Museum |
Following the tradition during the Holy Week, we will visit
seven churches within six towns. The stops include:
seven churches within six towns. The stops include:
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MAZ-C3
Wednesday thru Sunday
4 - 5 hrs.
Easy
2 - 2.5 hours
From Mayagüez, 8:00 AM
2 PAX
$65 per person
Included
Yes
Always required
Not included in price
Lunch, drinks or tips
Non-smokers only
Wednesday thru Sunday
4 - 5 hrs.
Easy
2 - 2.5 hours
From Mayagüez, 8:00 AM
2 PAX
$65 per person
Included
Yes
Always required
Not included in price
Lunch, drinks or tips
Non-smokers only
| Porta Coeli Religious Museum |
| Proper attire is required to join this tour. |
| Book 3 PAX for the Catholic Heritage of Porta del Sol and the 4th participant pays 50%. Offer valid only for Good Friday. Reservations required. |
| SR Í O C A M U Y C A V E P A R K & A R E C I B O O B S E R V A T O R Y |
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MAZ-C5
Friday through Sunday
4 hrs.
Easy
2 - 2.5 hours
8:00 AM from Mayagüez
2 PAX
$75 per person
Included
Yes
Always required
Not included in price
Lunch, drinks or tips
Non-smokers only
Friday through Sunday
4 hrs.
Easy
2 - 2.5 hours
8:00 AM from Mayagüez
2 PAX
$75 per person
Included
Yes
Always required
Not included in price
Lunch, drinks or tips
Non-smokers only
What to bring - hat,
sunblock, and
comfortable shoes.
sunblock, and
comfortable shoes.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Effort Levels: Low-impact · Moderate
Effort Levels: Low-impact · Moderate
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If you are looking for a sightseeing tour with a touch
of adventure, nature, and cultural encounters, this is
the right alternative for you.
We will depart from your hotel directly to the Río
Camuy Cave Park, home of the third longest
subterranean river on Earth.
of adventure, nature, and cultural encounters, this is
the right alternative for you.
We will depart from your hotel directly to the Río
Camuy Cave Park, home of the third longest
subterranean river on Earth.
Mayagüez is the largest and more important city of the western side of Puerto Rico.
It was in Mayagüez where Pablo Casals mother was born, as well as Eugenio María
de Hostos, known as the Citizen of América.
Created in 1992, this tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy a sightseeing of this
beautiful city with the following stops:
It was in Mayagüez where Pablo Casals mother was born, as well as Eugenio María
de Hostos, known as the Citizen of América.
Created in 1992, this tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy a sightseeing of this
beautiful city with the following stops:
- Tobacco shop -- see for yourself the process of how tobacco cigars are
made and the role of this industry in the economical development of the
island.
- Confitería Franco -- home of the famous brazo gitano (gypsy roll cake),
Confitería Franco began as a chocolate factory, now the brazo gitano is
known worldwide.
- Market Place -- agriculture has been and still is one of the most important
sectors in the economical development of this region, during this short stop
at the market place you will see the different varieties of bananas, native and
tropical fruits--taste a frappé made of one or a combination of these fruits.
- Historical District -- short walking tour at Plaza Almirante Cristóbal Colón,
including the City Hall and Casa Grande.
- After the walking tour, you will select one of these two options to finish the
tour:
- Eugenio María de Hostos Museum -- a 20 minute drive takes us to the
countryside of Mayagüez where you will learn more about the life and work of
Eugenio María de Hostos, known as the Citizen of America.
- Mayagüez Zoo -- only zoo in Puerto Rico.
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MAZ-C4
Wednesday thru Saturday
4 hrs.
Easy
2 - 2.5 hours
From Mayagüez
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM
2 PAX
$49 per person
Included
Yes
Always required
Not included in price
Entrance fees, lunch,
drinks or tips
Non-smokers only
Wednesday thru Saturday
4 hrs.
Easy
2 - 2.5 hours
From Mayagüez
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM
2 PAX
$49 per person
Included
Yes
Always required
Not included in price
Entrance fees, lunch,
drinks or tips
Non-smokers only
| SS A N G E R M Á N H I S T O R I C A L W A L K I N G T O U R |
Our second stop will be at one of
the lechonera located in the town of
Lares where you can try local food,
specially roasted pork (lechón
asado). Optional stop for Lares
famous ice cream.
Our last stop will be at the Arecibo
Observatory, largest radiotelescope
on Earth.
the lechonera located in the town of
Lares where you can try local food,
specially roasted pork (lechón
asado). Optional stop for Lares
famous ice cream.
Our last stop will be at the Arecibo
Observatory, largest radiotelescope
on Earth.
HIlda G. Morales, CITG
Born is San Juan, her parents
moved to Mayagüez when she
was six years old. Since
AdvenTours was established,
Hilda has been the only tour
operator based in the city and
offering their tours on a daily
basis. She coordinated in 2006
the training for the Tour Guides
of the city of Mayagüez through
APIE, Puerto Rican Association
of Interpretation and Education.
Born is San Juan, her parents
moved to Mayagüez when she
was six years old. Since
AdvenTours was established,
Hilda has been the only tour
operator based in the city and
offering their tours on a daily
basis. She coordinated in 2006
the training for the Tour Guides
of the city of Mayagüez through
APIE, Puerto Rican Association
of Interpretation and Education.
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| Updated July 26, 2011. |
The "areyto" is a private ceremony performed in Arawak
language in honor of Yocahú Bagua Maorocotí, the Good
Spirit of the Taínos. A minimum of 25 participants is required.
This is the perfect activity for groups or extended families to
learn more about our culture.
For more information, contact us at (787) 530-8311.
language in honor of Yocahú Bagua Maorocotí, the Good
Spirit of the Taínos. A minimum of 25 participants is required.
This is the perfect activity for groups or extended families to
learn more about our culture.
For more information, contact us at (787) 530-8311.
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MAZ-C6
Upon request
3 hrs.
Moderate
3 hours
San Germán
Flexible
Groups only, 10 minimum
$25 per person
Yes
Always required
Lunch, entrance fees, tips
or transportation
Non-smokers only
Upon request
3 hrs.
Moderate
3 hours
San Germán
Flexible
Groups only, 10 minimum
$25 per person
Yes
Always required
Lunch, entrance fees, tips
or transportation
Non-smokers only
| Join a local Certified Guide during a walking tour through time and space. |
