About Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, a tropical paradise, is located in the Caribbean between the state of Florida and country of Venezuela. The Island can be found east of Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico measures 110 miles long and 35 miles wide. Its comfortable all year round temperatures fluctuate between 73°F and 90°F. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and its currency is the US dollar. The main languages spoken are English and Spanish.

About Salinas
The beautiful town of Salinas is located in the south coast of Puerto Rico bordering the Caribbean Sea. Salinas is recognized for its mangrove cays, salt mines and great harbours.

History of Salinas
When the Spanish colonists reached the Salinas coastline in 1493, the region was inhabited by Taino indians. The river and large deposits of salt were named in honor of the "cacique" (indian chief) Abey. The war between the Tainos and the Spaniards in 1511 led Abey and other 15 caciques to new settlements in Dominican Republic. The new inhabitants of Salinas in the 16th century developed the agriculture, fish and salt industries.

Places of Interest:

• P.R. International Speedway
• Camp Santiago (National Guard)
• Sports Complex Albergue Olímpico (1986)
• Aguirre Central
• Aguirre Forest
• Casa Alcaldía (1915)
• Recreational Plaza Las Delicias
• Market Plaza (1925)
• Agua Dulce Water Well
• Foundation Museum Plaza
• Cholo Espada Coliseum
• National Guard Museum
• Estuarine Reserve Bahía de Jobos

Golf Courses:

• Aguirre
• Coamo
• El Legado Golf (Guayama)

Annual Events:

• Patron Saint Festival (Sept.)
• Anniversary of the Salinas Foundation (July 22)
• International Festival of the Island "Mojo" (July)
• Abey Carnival (April)
• Popular Festivities of Aguirre (November)
• National Cavalcade of the Three Kings (January)

Events of the Season:

• Double A Baseball
• Class A Baseball
• Cock Fights
• Automobilism/Acceleration