Located in central Puerto Rico, Morovis has a population of over 32,000 people. Spread across 13 wards, the town was officially founded in 1818 with the construction of a church and public buildings. Morovis earned the nickname "the island except Morovis" after it was the only municipality that did not suffer from a cholera epidemic in 1853. Points of interest include the Cabachuelas Cave with prehistoric paintings and Casa Bavaria, a German restaurant located over 2,000 feet in the mountains. The town celebrates various festivals throughout the year including the Tribute to Don Felo in May and the Cuatro Festival in July.
2. Morovis
Located in the central region of the island, north
of Orocovis, south of Manatí, Vega Baja and Vega
Alta; east of Ciales, and west of Corozal. Morovis
is spread over 13 wards and Morovis Pueblo (the
downtown area and the administrative center of
the city).
3. History
In 1815, a group of residents, began the process to
separate Morovis from Manatí.
Was officially founded in 1818 when the construction
of a church and several other public buildings was
fulfilled.
Morovis has a particular nickname. It was the only
municipality in Puerto Rico that did not suffer from a
cholera epidemic in 1853; as a result, a common
phrase, "la isla menos Morovis“.
6. Cabachuelas Cave
There are prehistoric paintings made by the first habitants of
Puerto Rico, the Indians Archaics.
7. Casa Bavaria
German Creole restaurant that lies at 2,105 feet high on
the mountains of Morovis.
The menu specializes in typical cuisine from the region
of Bavaria in Germany.
8. La Colina 360
• Located in the middle of
a mountain where you
can appreciate the
splendor of Puerto Rico
at 360 °.
• Spanish chef with its
unique international
menu specializing in
seafood, paellas and
meat.
11. Festival and Events
Tribute to Don Felo - May
Matron Celebrations - July
Cuatro Festival - July
The Island Except Morovis -
December
12. Baltasar Corrada del Rio
Political lawyer and judge.
Was Resident Commissioner
of Washington and also
served as mayor of San Juan
between 1984 and 1988 and
then as secretary of state
from 1993 to 1995.
Appointed in 1995, currently
holds the position of
associate justice of the
Supreme Court.