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City of Bayam�n
Bayam�n is one of Puerto Rico's largest cities, and is situated in what is considered to be the island's metropolitan area. Founded in 1772, the city of Bayam�n was named after taino Indian chief or cacique. It shares its metropolitan area status with San Juan, Guaynabo, Toa Baja, Cata�o and Carolina.
Bayam�n has always been a progressive city. Unlike Ponce, Aguadilla and Mayag�ez, it does not have an airport due to its proximity to San Juan, the country's capital.
Bayam�n's most progressive times came during the tenure of mayor Ram�n Luis Rivera Sr., from 1976 to 2001. Rivera was asked by his party, the New Progressive Party, to run for governor. His main reason for opting not to do so was his lack of fluency in English. Instead, Rivera embraced Bayam�n as his personal work of art and shaped it into an incredible, urban place to live.
Julio Enrique Monagas National Park (Located in Bayam�n) Passive recreation park, located on the heart of the karst zone of Puerto Rico...
Phone: (787) 269-6600, 787) 269-6603
Bayam�n Science Park (Located in Bayam�n) A science park for the enjoyment of the whole family...
Phone: 787) 740-6868
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Bayam�n is one of Puerto Rico's largest cities, and is situated in what is considered to be the island's metropolitan area. Founded in 1772, the city of Bayam�n was named after taino Indian chief or cacique. It shares its metropolitan area status with San Juan, Guaynabo, Toa Baja, Cata�o and Carolina.
Bayam�n has always been a progressive city. Unlike Ponce, Aguadilla and Mayag�ez, it does not have an airport due to its proximity to San Juan, the country's capital.
Bayam�n's most progressive times came during the tenure of mayor Ram�n Luis Rivera Sr., from 1976 to 2001. Rivera was asked by his party, the New Progressive Party, to run for governor. His main reason for opting not to do so was his lack of fluency in English. Instead, Rivera embraced Bayam�n as his personal work of art and shaped it into an incredible, urban place to live.
