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Arecibo Observatory

The world's second largest single-dish radio telescope, once used to contact E.T.

Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Cueva Ventana

This limestone cave is scenically perched above Puerto Rico's Río Grande de Arecibo valley.

Arecibo, Puerto Rico

La Estatua de Colón

This giant bronze image of Christopher Columbus embarked on a voyage of its own.

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Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento La Piedra (The Stone Church)

This memorial to a family's dead son has survived a century of hurricanes and earthquakes.

7 miles from Arecibo

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Cueva Clara

An enchanting natural wonder in Puerto Rico's Camuy River Park.

9 miles from Arecibo

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Puente la Bellaca (La Bellaca Bridge)

This former railroad bridge was named after the great river that once flowed below it.

10 miles from Arecibo

Quebradillas, Puerto Rico

Puerto Hermina Ruins

Legend has it this historic port was a popular hideout and smuggling spot for pirates.

10 miles from Arecibo

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