Juncos, Municipality in eastern Puerto Rico
Juncos is a municipality in eastern Puerto Rico located in the central region and bordered by neighboring towns. The area features numerous bridges connecting different sectors and maintains a balance of rural and developed infrastructure.
Tomás Pizarro founded the municipality in 1797, converting a ranch area known as Hatillo de los Juncos into an organized settlement. This establishment marked the transition from private agricultural land to a structured community with municipal governance.
The December celebration honoring the Immaculate Conception brings residents together with traditional dances, music, and local food throughout the town. These festivities connect religious observance with community gathering and celebration.
Visitors should note the numerous bridges that connect different areas and facilitate local movement around the municipality. A public transportation system with ferry-on-wheels service offers a practical alternative to private vehicles for getting around.
The Amgen Puerto Rico biopharmaceutical plant is one of the largest employment centers in the region and shapes local economic development. This manufacturing facility makes the municipality an industrial hub despite its agricultural origins.
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