History

Maricao is known as "La Ciudad del Café" or "El Pueblo de las Indieras" (town of Indian settlements). It was founded on April 10, 1874 by Bernardo Collado, Julián Ayala, Francisco M. Sojo, Napoleón Pietri and Leoncio S. Martínez.

Flag
The flag of derives its colors, design and symbolism from the municipal shield. It consists of a green cloth, with the three usual dimensions of the municipal flags of Puerto Rico, crossing from an end to another one a yellow band with three points. The color green symbolizes the vegetation of the municipality and the yellow band symbolizes the mountains of the region.

Coat of Arms
In a silver field, resides an inverted "V"-shaped green band. Contained in the band are five gold huts. To either side and below the band are a total of three Maricao (Byrsonima spicata) tree branches with flowers. Surrounding the shield below and to either side are two coffee tree branches. Above it is placed a gold mural crown with three towers outlined in black with green doors and windows.

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

• Bucarabones
• Indiera Alta
• Indiera Baja
• Indiera Fría
• Maricao Afuera
• Montoso

Agriculture
Coffee, fruits and vegetables

Industrial
manufacturing (surgical equipment) and tourism.

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

• Hacienda Delicias
• Hacienda Juanita
• La Bambua Recreational Center
• Maricao Fish Nursery
• Monte del Estado (forest reserve)
• Prieto Lake
• Salto de Curet (water fall)
• Torre de la Piedra (tower)

Festivals and events

• End of the Coffee Harvest Festival - February
• Patron Celebration - June

Notable "Maricaeños"

• Andrés Segarra
• Judith Seda Matos - First lady to ocupy the position of justice of peace.
• Luis Paret
• Luis Felipe Ramos
• Virgilio Brunet Maldonado - Orator, educator & lawyer.

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