History

Maunabo was founded in 1799. Maunabo derives its name from an Taino Indian river name "Manatabón".

Flag
Green cloth crossed diagonally by a white stripe. In each corner of the two remaining green triangles, there are two yellow ox yokes.

Coat of Arms
In a silver field, an inverted green "V", the upper portion also in green, with a silver lighthouse (a schematic and conventional representation of the lighthouse building of Maunabo) and two gold yokes lined in silver to its side. Toped with a silver three tower crown mural, outlined in black with green openings.

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

• Calzada
• Emajagua
• Lizas
• Matuyas Alto
• Matuyas Bajo
• Palo Seco
• Quebrada Arenas
• Talante

Agriculture
Fruits and sugar cane and vegetables; Cattle.

Industrial
Fishing

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

• Callejón Gallery
• Cantera Caverns
• Callejón Gallery
• La Cueva del Indio (cavern)
• The Maunabo Lighthouse - Built by the Spaniards in 1892 is located on Punta Tuna.
• Punta Tuna Beach

Festivals and events

• Pablo Ramírez Marathon - February
• Sugar Cane Fiesta - April
• Patron Celebrations - May
• San Pedro Festival - June
• San Isidro Labrador Festival - June
• Crab Festival - September
• Palo Seco Festival - November
• Christmas Festival - December
• Año Viejo Marathon - December 31

Notable "Maunabeños"

• Benjamín Ortíz Ortíz - Lawyer, legislator and professor
• Cruz Ortíz Stella - Lawyer, poet and legislator
• Gilberto Martorel
• Jose G. Sugranes
• Lios Gugo Suarez
• Luis Riefkoh - Administrator of the "Bordalez" hacienda
• Maria Bodvin
• Rafael Dominguez

Maunabo, Puerto Rico. (2006, September 26). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:14, October 30, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maunabo%2C_Puerto_Rico&oldid=77838026