Guavate, Cayey, Puerto Rico


Guavate is a barrio in the municipality of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,870.

History

The United States took control of Puerto Rico from Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. In 1899, the United States conducted its first census of Puerto Rico finding that the combined population of Beatriz and Guavate barrios was 853.

Tourism

Guavate was featured in the Discover Puerto Rico tourism campaign of 2019 for being a must-see place in Puerto Rico because of its tender pork cuisine, mild weather and panoramic views.

Notable residents

Juan Santos Torres El Picapiedras de Guavate is a well-known Puerto Rican sculptor who lives in and has a workshop in Guavate.