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  1. Arecibo, Puerto Rico - Wikipedia

    Arecibo is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arecibo. The name Arecibo comes from Arasibo, the Taíno cacique of the yucayeque "settlement" of Abacoa, where the Spanish town of Arecibo was …

  2. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Arecibo (2025) - Tripadvisor

    See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Arecibo. From quick jaunts to full-day outings. These rankings are informed by …

  3. Arecibo | History, Population, Observatory, & Facts | Britannica

    Arecibo, town in northern Puerto Rico. It lies on a small inlet near the mouth of the Arecibo River. South of the town was one of the world’s largest and most powerful radio telescopes, the Arecibo …

  4. Arecibo | North Region | discoverpuertorico.com

    Arecibo’s landscape and scenic views are characterized by caves, sinkholes, and limestone hills called mogotes. Arecibo, the municipality with the largest territorial area, is divided into 19 sectors that …

  5. Descubre Cultura, Gastronomía, Eventos y Servicios en Arecibo - Arecibo

    Disfruta de eventos únicos y actividades culturales en Arecibo. Prueba la deliciosa gastronomía que Arecibo ofrece. Conoce más sobre la historia y tradiciones de Arecibo.

  6. Arecibo Observatory was originally intended for ionospheric research and radio astronomy, but the former was of more interest to ARPA, which wanted to study and monitor the Earth’s ionosphere as …

  7. Arecibo, Puerto Rico

    Arecibo is the largest city in geographical size on the island. Located in the Northern Coastal Valley region, adjacent to karst zone characterized by the presence of caves and wooded hills.

  8. Arecibo – Inside Puerto Rico

    Arecibo, often called “La Villa del Capitán Correa” (The Village of Captain Correa), is a captivating town on Puerto Rico’s northern coast. This area is renowned for its blend of natural wonders and historical …

  9. Arecibo Observatory: The rise, legacy, and tragic collapse of a giant

    Jan 9, 2025 · Over its 57 years of operation, Arecibo contributed an astonishing body of research, including work that led to two Nobel Prizes. It is perhaps most famous for transmitting the landmark …

  10. Arecibo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

    Arecibo is a city of 88,000 people (2020) on the north coast of Puerto Rico, and was best known for its giant radio telescope, which collapsed in late 2020. It is one of Puerto Rico's oldest colonial-era …