Artists' Home Towns

Select a town below (in grey) for interesting facts and the names of santeros who live and work there.

Camuy |
Corozal |
Lares |
Morovis |
Orocovis |
Ponce |
Quebradillas |
San Germán |
San Juan |
Toa Alta |

Toa Alta

Founded: 1751
Population: 63,929 (2000 Census)
Residents known as: Toalteños
Location: Northern plain
Products: Milk, scientific instruments, food, leather, plastic, rubber
Named for: An Indian river
Nickname: Cuna de Poetas (Cradle of Poets); originally known as the “Farm of the Catholic Kings”
Patron saint: San Fernando whose fiesta patronal or feast day is celebrated on May 30.
Santos artists from Toa Alta: Luis González

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