Jayuya, Mountain municipality in central Puerto Rico
Jayuya is located in a valley within the Cordillera Central mountain range at roughly 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) elevation and is surrounded by green slopes. The municipality spreads across this terrain with traditional homes scattered throughout the area.
The settlement began as a coffee plantation in 1878 and became an official municipality in 1911. This transition marked the region's growing importance in Puerto Rico's mountain area.
The town preserves indigenous Taíno heritage through the El Cemí Museum and hosts the National Indigenous Festival each year. Visitors can see traditional crafts and stories in these spaces that shaped the island's first inhabitants.
The town center offers banking services that are easy to reach on foot for most visitors. The mountainous terrain means some areas have steep paths, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
In 1950 a local uprising led to a brief declaration of Puerto Rico's independence by nationalist fighters here. This event remains a significant part of the town's identity and is remembered by residents and visitors today.
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