Gruta de San Juan Bautista — Attraction in Maricao

Visited this place back in April with family, it's a very peaceful and beautiful place. Got baptized for the fourth time by a family member who told me I needed salvation! LOL If you're looking for some relaxation and nature away from the malls and the city, this is a great place! There's a small river, a little kiosk that serves delicious food at very reasonable prices, the young couple who own the kiosk are friendly and very helpful. There are seating areas so you can enjoy your food. The town is within walking distance, it's a small little town where you can also relax, none of the big...

History in Puerto Rico is something you can find in every corner and Puerto Rico has a very religious history to talk about and it's a must see. This place is part of that amazing religious history Puerto Rico possesses. This place is a place of conjugation to celebrate the baptism of Jesus by the hands of Saint Juan Bautista. It has a small plaza for gathering, sit down and enjoy the sound of a tiny waterfall. You can visit at any time and is very easy to find. Parking is available and the main Plaza is not that far...

Make no mistake, there is state involvement in building this expensive religious monument on public land. The statues are made of bronze so whoever the artist was did know how to cast them. I wonder if they melted down old spanish cannons to source the materials? It is very wierd to me though how the relationships between church and state in Puerto Rico are ruining the financial future of the island while clear signs of it are...