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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

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the ruins after the January 2020 earthquake

Guánica, Puerto Rico

Guánica Lighthouse Ruins

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

Guayacán Centenario

Guánica, Puerto Rico

Guayacán Centenario

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

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Antigua CORCO

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

8 miles from Guánica

Fish and reefs in La Parguera

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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

Casa Pueblo.

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Casa Pueblo

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

18 miles from Guánica

Hacienda Buena Vista seen from above.

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Hacienda Buena Vista

This museum preserves the heyday of Puerto Rican coffee.

18 miles from Guánica

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Termitopia

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

18 miles from Guánica

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