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Like most of the people of Puerto Rico, the Añasco population originated with the Taino Indians and then by immigrants from Spain that settled the central highland, most prominently the Andalusian and Canarian Spanish migration who formed the bulk of the jibaro or white peasant stock of the island. [25]
Jul 8, 2024 · Añasco is steeped in history, with landmarks that tell the story of its colonial past and cultural heritage. Some must-visit historical sites include: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate: Founded in 1728, this beautiful church is a significant historical and religious landmark.
Añasco holds an important place in Puerto Rican history, as it was here that the Spanish Conquistadores were proven to be mortals. A group of rebel Taino natives attacked and drowned a Spanish conquistador named SALCEDO, thus debunking the myth that the Spanish were gods.
Añasco is known as "La Ciudad Donde los Dioses Mueren" (the city where the gods die) and "El Pueblo Del Hojaldre". The town was founded in October 18, 1733 by Luis de Añasco, a colonist from the Extremadura region of Spain who came to Puerto Rico with Juan Ponce de Añasco. Subsequently, the city was named after him.
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Don Luis de Añasco founded the city of Añasco 1733. Juan Ponce de León sent him to this region to surpress a revolt by the Taíno Cacique Chayoán. The revolt arose after Cacique Chayoán ordered the drowning of Diego Salcedo in the Río Grandede Añasco river (called by the Taínos, Gurabo River), verifying that the Spaniards were not Gods but, instead,...
Located in the Costal Valley of the West. It is bordered by: Rincón, Aguada and Moca to the north, Mayagüez to the south, San Sebastían and Las Maríasto the east, and the Mona Passage to the west.
The terrain is practically level and it has beautiful beaches. The elevations pertaining to the Central Mountain Range (Cordillera Central) that stand out in the topography of the municipality are the following: Canta Gallo (370 m), Gordo (340 m), and Pichón with the same height.
The hydrographic system includes the rivers Río Grande de Añasco, Humatas and Dagüey and various gorges; also the rivers La Justo, Icaco, Caguabo, La Balsa and Cerro Gordo.
The main source of income comes from the industries established in the industrial zone. Construction, commerce, and agriculture (sugar cane and fruits) constitute other sources.
The flag derives its design, colors and symbolism from the municipal Coat of Arms. The only difference is that silver is painted white on the flag.
The green field of the shield contains a saber cross massed in black, outlined in silver, and has a gold scallop shell in each quadrant formed by the cross. A gold mural crown of three towers crests the shield. The shield itself is identical in its design and colors to the one from which it probably came; that is, that of Captain Luis de Añasco, co...
A hidden gem on the west coast, Añasco is a town that is ripe for discovery for visitors and locals alike. Being overshadowed by the surfer hangout Rincón to the north and college town Mayagüez to the south is a blessing in disguise for the town of Añasco.
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Sep 18, 2019 · These hard-won sequences confirmed that indigenous Puerto Ricans were strongly connected to Amazonian groups from Venezuela and Colombia, and likely originated from that region.
