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Fajardo
Puerto Rico |
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Nickname:
"Los Cariduros", "La Metrópolis del Sol
Naciente"
Gentilic: "Fajardeños" |
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| Fajardo (fah-HAHR-do)
is a small but popular city in Puerto Rico located in the east region
of the island, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Ceiba and east
of Luquillo. Fajardo is spread over 7 wards and Fajardo Pueblo (The
downtown area and the administrative center of the city).
Fajardo is the
hub of the majority of recreational boating in Puerto Rico and a
popular launching port to Culebra, Vieques, and the American and
British Virgin Islands. It is also the home to the largest Marina
in the Caribbean, called Puerto del Rey. The town contains various
hotels; the El Conquistador Resort is one of its most famous hotels.
Off shore near
Fajardo few islets can be found: Icacos, Palominos, Palominitos
and Diablo, uninhabited coral islands.
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Flag
It's a tricolor triband. The upper one is gules
(red), symbolizing the color of the shield's border. Silver
(white), the center one, standing for the color of the main
pieces that appear in the shield and the crown. Azure (blue),
the lower one, represents the color of the sky and the sea of
Fajardo. Centered is the Coat of Arms of the village (villa)
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Coat of Arms
The
Coat of Arms is formed as a square with a rounded base and
stamped at the top with a crown mural of three towers. It
has for support, two dolphins and underneath the base a banner
with the inscription "FAJARDO DE SANTIAGO".
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Festivals and events
TBicicletada Fajardeña - April
Kite Festival - April
Kelly Cup Sailboat Regata - April
Bomba & Plena Festival - May
Paradise Fiesta - August
Cocolía Festival - November
Patron Festivities
Santiago Apóstol - July
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Hon. Aníbal
Meléndez Rivera |
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Town Colors: White
and Blue
Patron Saint:Santiago
Apóstol
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Municipio
de Fajardo
Fajardo ocupa el extremo este de Puerto Rico. Limita con las
aguas de Océano Atlántico por el norte y el este,
con Ceiba por el sur y con Luquillo por el oeste. Fajardo fue
el apellido de uno de los primeros colonos de la región
que explotó los yacimientos de oro, de los cuales era
muy rico el Río de Fajardo. |
Balneario
Seven Seas
Seven Seas Beach is a white sand public beach located near the
town of Fajardo. The clear shallow water is teeming with vibrant
tropical fish and coral reefs and is protected by offshore reefs.
Trade winds blow across the water.
You won't
find beaches in Puerto Rico to be far from the beaten path,
however, this beach is a little more secluded than many, making
it a perfect spot for some vacationers. Seven Seas Beach is
still fairly central.
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 Compañia
de Parques Nacionales -
Balneario
Seven Seas
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| Websites
of Interest for Fajardo, Puerto Rico |
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Puerto
Rico Planner - A Travel and Sports - Fajardo, Puerto Rico
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| Puerto
Rico Angling with Captain Jose Campos in the Heart of the
Caribbean. |
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