The city of Isabela may be a small
corner located on the northwestern most tip of Puerto Rico,
but with its natural beauty, pristine beaches, rivers and lakes,
fascinating history, and vibrant culture, it will stun
visitors like no other place in the island because of the wide array of
experiences it offers; all within a 4 mile radius!
Its year round tropical climate, and
the miles of
spotless, uncrowded and sandy beaches that front the Atlantic Ocean
invites to perfect relaxation. For the more adventurous, they can do
everything from rappelling to scuba diving to all types of surfing in
the coast.
Isabela is known as the
"Jardín del Noroeste," the "Garden of the Northwest,"
because of the many wild flowers in its landscape; el "Pueblo de los
Quesitos de Hoja", the "town of Leaf Cheeses," (a typical fresh white
cheese wrapped in banana plant leaves), because its residents were
famous for producing the island's best. It is also known as la Ciudad
de los Gallitos or the "City of the Fighting Cocks." Since the 18th
century, cock fighting was very common throughout the island, and the
town became famous and well known for the quality of its fighting cocks
and special breeding and training techniques used by its people.
Because it is
a coastal city with several beautiful beaches, it is visited by many
local tourists as well as those seeking some sun and fun from the
United States and other North American and European countries. Isabela,
however, offers more than the usual beachgoer diversion. Because of its
outstanding panoramic views and other diverse attractions such as its
rainforest (bosque 'Guajataca'), rivers, lake, cordillera
mountains, submarine rivers and caves and archaeological sites among
others, visitors can keep busy with a visit to diverse sites and
activities. We would recommend a visit to the Aymamón
mountain region, the lake and River Guajataca, or enjoy the excitement
of the traditional cock fights or world class fine step (Paso Fino)
horses.
The town has a cock fighting arena,
traditionally called a "Gallera." Fights are customarily held on Sunday
mornings, and bet and stakes are allowed. Fine step horses town rides,
cavalcades (Cabalgatas) and competitions are numerous and many times
spontaneous. But it is a must see
if you ever come across one! Check out our weekend guide...
Geographically,
the municipality of Isabela belongs to the Northern Coastal Plains and
running through the south, to the Aymamón mountains, a
prolongation of the Jaicoa Mountain Range that begins in the
neighboring town of Aguadilla and boasts peaks of over 1000ft above sea
level. These mountainous interior offers scenes of air gasping beauty.
The most prominent hills in Isabela that are part of these mountains
are La Bandera (Galateo Alto ward)) at 368 meters (1,207 feet); La
Silla (Arenales Alto ward) at 337 meters (1,106 feet); El Sombrero (in
Galateo Alto) at 330 meters (1,083 feet); Indio (Planas ward)) at 310
meters (1,017 feet); and Monte Encantado (in Arenales Altos)at 280
meters (919 feet) of elevation above sea level. Farther north, the
central part of the territory, which consists mostly of flatlands, the
mountains does not surpass 200 meters (656 feet) of height; the
northern coastline and low land flats (Bajuras), is slightly above sea
level.
Isabela
is a modern, but conservative society. Our Spanish and Caribbean
heritage can be seen daily and everywhere in many buildings and in our
culture in general; our music, gastronomic delights, artists, musicians
and craftspeople.
We hope to have you as our guest,
and wish you a great stay in Isabela.
Come and Discover Our Many Charms and See Why Isabela is Isabela!
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rivers, lake, cordillera
mountains, submarine rivers and caves and archaeological sites among
others, visitors can keep busy with a visit to diverse sites and
activities. We would recommend a visit to the Aymamón
mountain region, the lake and River Guajataca, or enjoy the excitement
of the traditional cock fights or world class fine step