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Barranquitas (bahr-rahn-KEE-tahs) is a small mountain town located in the central region, south of Corozal and Naranjito; north of Coamo and Aibonito; west of Comerío and Cidra; and east of Orocovis. Barranquitas is spread over 6 wards and Barranquitas Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Barranquitas is about one hour by winding roads from San Juan, the capital. It is nestled amid hills and mountains, and nearby, between Barranquitas and Aibonito, is located the "cañon de San Cristobal" (Canyon of San Cristopher); one of the deepest canyons in the Indies. For years, the overlook was tragically used as a municipal garbage; in the last decade, the refuse was carted out and the site restored.

Demographics

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

* Barrancas

* Barranquitas Pueblo

* Cañabón

* Helechal

* Honduras

* Palo Hincado

* Quebrada Grande

* Quebradillas

Geo/Topography

Rivers: Río de Barranquitas, Río Grande de Manatí, Río de la Plata, Piñonas, Río Hondo, and Río Usabón.

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

Barranquitas is the burial place of two prominent Puerto Rican politicians, Luis Muñoz Rivera (who was born in town) and his son, Governor Luis Muñoz Marín (who was born in San Juan). This has made Barranquitas a popular tourist attraction among Puerto Ricans. The birthplace of Muñoz Rivera has been turned into a museum.

* Camp Morton

* El Cortijo Castle

* Hacienda Grande Ruins

* Luis Muñoz Rivera Cultural Center

* Luis Muñoz Rivera Museum

* San Cristóbal Gorge

Festivals and events

* De la Vega Festival - May

* San Antonio de Padua Patron Festivities - June

* National Artesans Fair- July