Monumento al Jíbaro Puertorriqueño

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Monumento al Jíbaro Puertorriqueño

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Monumento al Jíbaro Puertorriqueño, Monument to rural workers in Barrio Lapa, Salinas, Puerto Rico.

The monument represents a Puerto Rican farmer standing atop a stucco pedestal along Highway PR-52 between the mountainous and dry regions.

Sculptor Tomás Batista created this governmental tribute to agricultural workers, with construction lasting from 1973 until its opening in December 1976.

The statue honors the Jíbaro people who shaped Puerto Rican traditions through their farming practices, musical instruments, and local food preparations.

Visitors can access the monument and its rest area exclusively from the southbound lanes of Highway PR-52 at kilometer post 49 in Salinas.

The monument marks the only highway rest stop in Puerto Rico, offering views of the geographical transition between central mountains and southern landscapes.

GPS coordinates: 18.07194,-66.21718

Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:39

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