We're heading to Guayama! Located in the south of the island, the Pueblo de los Brujos has a lot to offer. There's history, museums, a beach and, above all, plenty of flavor.
If you're planning a visit to this southern municipality soon, here's what to do in Guayama.
Restaurants to visit in Guayama
For a sit-down experience, Guayama has a range of restaurants:
Prime Market– This is a market with fresh products every day, but it's also a restaurant. You'll find meats, fish and dishes inspired by European cuisines.
La Vida– If you love good coffee and creative food, this is a spot you won't want to miss. They serve breakfast and lunch daily.
Pandora Gastro Bar – Located in the interior courtyard of Gran Hotel, a century-old property in colonial Renaissance style. You'll find cocktails, cuts of meat, seafood, tapas and a variety of wines. Sundays are for brunch.
Gallo Pinto – This hidden gem offers an exceptional culinary experience led by chef Ángel David Moreno Zayas. Skip choosing what you'll eat and enjoy the Chef's Blind Menu Tasting, a nine-course selection created by the chef.
Walking the Ruta Gastronómica de la Costa
Guayama is known for having one of the most recognized coastal food routes, with restaurants and chinchorros (casual roadside food and drink spots) along Route 7710 in the Pozuelo sector.
Businesses such as El Balcón de Gerald, El Fogón de Suza and El Sabor de mi Tierra are among the most visited. You can also find fresh fish at Villa Pesquera Punta Pozuelo.
Don't leave the area without stopping at La Casa de los Pastelillos and trying one of their creations. The pastelillos are 12 inches and filled with various meats and fish.
Local sightseeing in Guayama
Walking through the historic downtown
The Plaza de Recreo Cristóbal Colón, located in the center of Guayama, is one of the most striking plazas in Puerto Rico. At its center stands a fountain brought from France, donated by Mayor Don Genaro Cautiño Insúa in 1918. It is also notable for its 16 gardens and its trees trimmed into mushroom shapes.
Some places you can visit in the area include the Iglesia Católica San Antonio de Padua, one of the most striking landmarks on the plaza, with a century-long history.
Learning some history at Casa Cautiño
One of the most striking and visited museums in Guayama is Casa Cautiño, a century-old building that was designed and inhabited by the Cautiño family of Guayama during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The house is well preserved and offers a look at historical aspects of the era. Admission is free.
Visiting Bosque Estatal de Aguirre
One of the most distinctive features of the area around Guayama is its ecological value. This municipality is home to the Bosque Estatal de Aguirre, a natural space of 2,464 cuerdas of mangroves that extends to Santa Isabel.
This forest is near the Reserva de Investigación Estuarina Bahía de Jobos, the second-largest estuarine area in Puerto Rico.
You can visit its Centro de Visitantes, where you'll find a gallery of photographic and interactive exhibits about the reserve, its ecosystems, flora and fauna, geography and hydrology, history, and the Central Azucarera de Aguirre.
Playing golf
El Legado Golf Club is one of the best-known golf courses in the area. It draws steady traffic, visited daily by locals and golf enthusiasts.
It is an 18-hole, 7,200-yard course designed by Chi Chi Rodríguez. The club has a restaurant you can visit when you're done.
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