Things to do in Guayama
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La Casa de Los Pasteliollos
After seeing the sorry excuse for what passes for pasteliollos elsewhere – dry as dirt and trapped under a merciless heat lamp– you might not recognize the namesake of this seaside patio restaurant. The ambitious variations of the fried staple (shark? octopus? pizza?) are made to order, arriving as greasy, seafood-stuffed slices of heaven. More ample, healthful options are also lovingly made, based around fresh catches. Add in the view of crashing waves and dreamy hammocks tied between palms, and this is the best lunch spot on the south coast.
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Reserva Natural Mariposario Las Limas
Hiding in the hills about 5 miles north of Guayama, this family-operated butterfly sanctuary covers nearly 200 acres of semi-tropical land carefully watched over by a Puerto Rican couple. The 90-minute tour reveals an enormous variety of flora, fauna and wildlife and a chance to savor the fresh mountain air. Reservations are recommended. To find the sanctuary, go north on Rte 15 to Rte 179. Turn onto Rte 747 and make a right at the sign at Km 0.7.
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Museo Casa Cautiño
This museum was built as a criollo-style town house in 1887 to house the wealthy Cautiño family, who profited from a typical trio of cane, cattle and tobacco. Almost 100 years later, the government claimed the property for back taxes (a common event on the island, which has saved many heirlooms). Now the house has been restored to its dignified Victorian state, with Oriental carpets and period furnishings.
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Centro de Bellas Artes
A symbol of Guyama’s rising status, this former courthouse was made into a fine arts center that lies just west of town. The collection focuses on emerging and established Puerto Rican artists, though the walls are occasionally hung with student works.
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Supreme Bakery
The lines get long at lunch and it can be hard to get a seat, but the fat pork sammys and other comida criolla dishes are worth it. The baked goods are also out of sight. In the summer and on weekends they offer take out until 9:30pm.
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