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Puerto Rico's Central Region


Central Region

The central region is characterized by the Cordillera Central that rises to heights between 3,500 and 4,389 feet above sea level. The cool climate all year-round and rainfall of this area has turned this region into an important agricultural center. If you are looking to relax in a quiet and serene place, full of lush and spectacular waterfalls and deep wilderness, this is the place for you.

The central region consists of 14 cities:

Popular Attractions
  1. Cemi Museum, Jayuya
  2. Toro Negro Forest Reserve, Jayuya
  3. Caguana Indian Ceremonial Park, Utuado
  4. Carite Forest, Cayey
Adjuntas
Aguas Buenas
Aibonito
Barranquitas
Cayey
Ciales
Cidra
Comerío
Corozal
Jayuya
Morovis
Naranjito
Orocovis
Utuado



Did You Know?

Puerto Rico is one among hundreds of small islands formed approximately 185 million years ago when a large shift of tectonic plates sank some areas and pushed other areas upward forming small islands.