Beginning in January of 2023, my wife Zoraida and I started visiting a different town in Puerto Rico every two weeks. That means that it will take us over 3 years to visit all 78 municipalities (taking into account unforeseen events such as climate and health issues. We started in the town of Carolina, going clockwise around the municipality of San Juan. Why didn't we cover San Juan (you might ask)? Because that's where Puerto Rico By GPS started, so we thought we could give it a rest and return in a near future as needed. As of June of 2025 we have covered 40 municipalities and the adventure continues.
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Get Our Exclusive Guide: “10 MISTAKES FIRST-TIME PUERTO RICO VISITORS MAKE” here: https://accrm.com/s/4849 Discover Sábana Grande, Puerto Rico, a mountain town full of surprises in the heart of the Cordillera Central. Known for its petate artisans and deep-rooted traditions, this quiet town blends history, faith, and nature in ways most visitors never expect. We start at the stunning “Iglesia San Isidro Labrador y Santa María de la Cabeza”, a 19th-century Spanish Colonial church completed in 1844 and home to one of the oldest working clocks in Puerto Rico. Just steps away sits “Plaza Pública José Ángel Busigó”, the town’s main square, along with City Hall and the impressive “Museo de Historia Sabaneña”, where local history, art, and the legacy of beloved comedian Adalberto Rodríguez “Machuchal” come alive. From handcrafted petate art to town festivals, Sábana Grande proves that you don’t need beaches to create a rich Puerto Rico travel experience. We then head into the mountains to the famous “Santuario de la Virgen del Rosario del Pozo”, a peaceful shrine tied to the 1953 apparition of the Virgin of the Rosary. Whether you visit for faith or curiosity, the sanctuary offers calm, beauty, and panoramic countryside views. From there, we explore “Bosque Estatal de Susúa”, a 3,300-acre forest perfect for hiking, birdwatching, picnicking, and camping in Puerto Rico’s lush southwest. Managed by Puerto Rico’s Natural Resources Department, Susúa State Forest offers free admission, scenic mountain roads, and well-kept facilities—just remember to download your GPS maps since there’s no cell service. If you’re planning a Puerto Rico road trip through Cabo Rojo, Yauco, Lajas, San Germán, Mayagüez, Hormigueros, and Guánica, this hidden gem belongs on your itinerary. Sábana Grande may not have beaches, but it delivers landscapes, culture, history, and authentic small-town charm you won’t forget. ================ VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome to Sábana Grande 00:52 - The Old San Juan Walking Tour / Puerto Rico Beach By Beach 01:43 - Today’s video will be different 02:10 - San Isidro Labrador & Santa María de la Cabeza Church 03:47 - José Ángel Busigó Square 04:23 - Sabana Grande City Hall 04:51 - Sábana Grande Museum Of History 07:36 - “La Igualdad” Freemason Lodge 09:04 - Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary of the Well “La Virgen del Pozo” 09:55 - Susúa State Forest 12:44 - I Love Combate Rooms & Suites 13:41 - Combate Beach, Cabo Rojo And of course, as in all our videos, every attraction includes the GPS coordinates for your convenience. ================= RELATED CONTENT Why I Do What I Do? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr0pHfFfMJM&t=66sæ La Vuelta Del Bobo”, A Traffic Jam That Puerto Ricans Actually Enjoy — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H434m-b9v7A&t=4s Does GPS Work In Puerto Rico? [Complete Guide] — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6N9CcvsEC0 Is Puerto Rican Food Any Good? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNtZz7j0NvE&t=8s Are Puerto Rican Beaches Any Good? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n6PatNovTI 7 Facts About Puerto Rico And The Puerto Ricans — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=138AF0oIB44 When Is The Best Time Of The Year To Visit Puerto Rico And Why? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEWRwu3bfXQ&t=23s ================================ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE: https://www.puertoricobygps.com/YouTubeSubscribe ========== HASHTAGS #lavirgendelpozo #petate #sabanagrande #puertorico #orlandomergal =========== DISCLAIMER: DISCLAIMER The content provided by Puerto Rico By GPS is intended solely for informational and entertainment purposes. By viewing or relying on this content, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your actions and any associated risks. Puerto Rico By GPS, its owners, contributors, and affiliates make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, or safety of the information provided. ======================== ORDER OUR TRAVEL BOOKS “The Old San Juan Walking Tour” A step-by-step guide around Old San Juan presenting the city’s most important attractions. This book is available in traditional printed form and for the Amazon Kindle platform. It includes a detailed map showing each attraction with GPS coordinates and over 2 hours of video (only available to readers) that you can watch over and over again. ENGLISH: https://www.puertoricobygps.com/TheOldSanJuanWalkingTour “Puerto Rico Beach By Beach” A step-by-step guide to Puerto Rico’s most beautiful beaches. This book is available in traditional printed form and for the Amazon Kindle platform. It includes color photos of every beach, a detailed description and GPS coordinates so you’ll get there with ease, an online GPS map and an online video of each beach. ENGLISH: https://www.puertoricobygps.com/PuertoRicoBeachByBeach SPANISH: https://www.puertoricobygps.com/GuiaDelCaminanteDelViejoSanJuan