Cagüitas River
The Cagüitas River is a tributary of the Loíza River that flows through the municipalities of Caguas and Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Puerto Rico
- Also known as: “Rio Caguitas” and “Río Cagüitas”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Plaza Centro Mall and Caguas Cathedral.
Plaza Centro Mall
Commercial area
Plaza Centro Mall is an enclosed shopping mall located in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The mall opened in 1986, and is currently anchored by a JCPenney, Sam's Club, Costco, Burlington, and a Ross Dress for Less.
Caguas Cathedral
Church
Cathedral Dulce Nombre de Jesús, or in English, Sweet Name of Jesus Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in Caguas, Puerto Rico. It is located on the Plaza Palmer in the center of town, and next to the Colegio Católico Notre Dame Elementary. Caguas Cathedral is situated 3½ km southwest of Cagüitas River.
Caguas Museum of Tobacco
Museum
The Caguas Museum of Tobacco, officially the Herminio Torres Grillo Museum of Tobacco, is a museum dedicated to the history of the growth and industry of tobacco in Puerto Rico and the wider region of the Caribbean. Caguas Museum of Tobacco is situated 3½ km southwest of Cagüitas River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gurabo and San Lorenzo.
Gurabo
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Gurabo is a municipality and town of Puerto Rico located in the eastern mountainous region of the island. Due to its location it is often considered a suburb of Caguas, and it is famous for the historic stairways and paths in its small downtown area.
San Lorenzo
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San Lorenzo is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in a small valley on the Cordillera Central region. The town is known for being the source of the Río Grande de Loíza, one of Puerto Rico's most important rivers, and Montaña Santa, an important religious site.
Aguas Buenas
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Aguas Buenas is a peaceful mountain town and municipality of Puerto Rico, in the Cordillera Central immediately to the west of Caguas. The town is famous for its many water springs and cave systems.
Cagüitas River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Caguas, La Montaña, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Venetian—“Cagüitas River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Río Cagüitas”
- Cebuano: “Río Caguitas”
- Spanish: “Río Cagüitas (Puerto Rico)”
- Spanish: “Río Cagüitas”
- Venetian: “Río Cagüitas”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bairoa La Vienticinco Comunidad and Jardines de Condado Moderno.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bairoa River and Plaza Centro Shopping Center.
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