Camuy, Municipality in northern Puerto Rico, United States
Camuy is a municipality in northern Puerto Rico that combines residential areas with natural spaces across its territory. The town is connected by major roads and home to schools and educational facilities serving the local population.
The town was founded in 1824 by Spanish settlers and named after a Taíno chief who had governed the territory before colonization. This settlement marked the beginning of European presence in the area.
The town celebrates its patron saint through festivals and events that bring residents together throughout the year.
The town has schools and educational institutions that serve the area, making it easy to understand the community's layout and resources. Getting around is straightforward thanks to the main roads that connect through the municipality.
The town's name comes from the Taíno language, preserving the legacy of the indigenous people who shaped this region long before European settlement. This linguistic heritage remains visible in the town's identity today.
GPS coordinates: 18.48416,-66.84466
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44
Arecibo Observatory
18.1 km
Arecibo Radio Telescope
18.4 km
Camuy River Caverns National Park
17.7 km
Cueva Ventana
20.4 km
Guajataca Lake
14.1 km
Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center
21.9 km
Hacienda Lealtad
28.2 km
Arecibo Light
15.4 km
Hermitage of San Antonio de Padua de la Tuna
12.6 km
Guajataca State Forest
18.8 km
Arecibo Observatory
18.1 km
Puente Blanco
8.6 km
Casa de la Diosa Mita
13.3 km
Paseo Víctor Rojas
14.1 km
San Sebastián Mártir Church
22.4 km
Edificio Oliver
13.7 km
Hacienda La Sabana
5.4 km
Palacio del Marqués de las Claras
13.8 km
Cambalache Bridge
15.3 km
Corregimiento Plaza Theater
13.7 km
Gonzalo Marín 101
13.7 km
Casa Córdova
13.9 km
Teatro Liberty
10 km
Lares Pueblo
21.4 km
Museo de la Historia del Ferrocarril
18.3 km
Villa Madera
13.8 km
Hacienda Mis Sueños
14 km
Arecibo 12m radio telescope
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