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Maricao State Forest

Nature reserve

Photo: cavenaghi9, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Maricao State Forest is a state forest located in the western Cordillera Central mountains of Puerto Rico. It is commonly known as Monte del Estado because it was one of the first forest reserves in Puerto Rico to be designated a state forest in its official name. Maricao State Forest is situated 3 km east of Vereda Descanso.

Torre de Piedra Viewpoint

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: Joseacaraballo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Santa Ana Observation Tower, better known as the Stone Tower, is an approximately 30 feet tall observation tower located at the summit of Monte del Estado, Santa Ana Peak, at the boundary between the municipalities of San Germán and Maricao, within the Maricao State Forest in southwestern Puerto Rico. Torre de Piedra Viewpoint is situated 3½ km east of Vereda Descanso.

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Maricao

Photo: Jesse Avilés, CC BY 3.0.

Maricao is a small mountain town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the western portion of the Cordillera Central region. The area is home to the Maricao State Forest, popularly known as Monte del Estado, a fish hatchery and numerous paradores and inns housed in former coffee and tobacco plantations.

Sabana Grande

Photo: Tom Vazquez, Public domain.

Sabana Grande is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the southwestern mountainous region. It is the site of the Susúa State Forest, numerous haciendas and a surprising Masonic history.

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