Puerto Rico - Central Mountains (PDF Chapter)

This is the Central Mountains chapter from Lonely Planet’s Puerto Rico guide-book.

Those who explore these winding roads gain a dramatically different perspective on the island and chances to commune with Puerto Rico’s old soul. Best approached with a flexible agenda, this is a place of Taíno legends and sugarcane moonshine, muddy hillside towns and misty after-noons.

• study the stunning retablos of Edwin Báez Carrasquillo in the art museums of Caguas
• maps
• join a spontaneous street party hosted by lechoneras besides Bosque Estatal de Carite in Guavate
• transport
• descend into the gaping gorges and crashing waterfalls in the Cañón de San Cristóbal
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Caguas, Bosque Estatal de Carite, Aibonito & Around, Barranquitas & Around, Reserva Forestal Toro Negro, Jayuya, Adjuntas & Around, Maricao, San Sebastián & Around, When to Go, Best Places to Sleep.