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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Guánica

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Guánica, Puerto Rico

Updated June 10, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Guánica

Guánica, Puerto Rico

Guánica Lighthouse Ruins

Invading U.S. troops were first seen from this now-abandoned tower, leading to the Spanish-American War.

Guánica, Puerto Rico

Guayacán Centenario

A resilient tree that has survived for more than 700 years in Guánica Dry Forest.

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Guayanilla, Puerto Rico

Antigua CORCO

Puerto Rico's once thriving oil company is now an abandoned wonderland of rusty steel.

8 miles from Guánica

Lajas, Puerto Rico

La Parguera

This beachside town is home to a diverse nature reserve, multiple cays, and one of the three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico.

11 miles from Guánica

Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

Casa Pueblo

This community-driven organization uses education and eco-friendly technology to protect the environment.

18 miles from Guánica

Ponce, Puerto Rico

Hacienda Buena Vista

This museum preserves the heyday of Puerto Rican coffee.

18 miles from Guánica

Las Marías, Puerto Rico

Termitopia

An artist’s underground sanctuary, 40 years in the making.

18 miles from Guánica

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