Camuy

Camuy is a municipality of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Lares and San Sebastian; east of Quebradillas; and west of Hatillo. Camuy is spread over 12 wards and Camuy Pueblo The downtown region and the place of business of the city. The metropolis celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2007. Camuy is part of the "Porta Atlantico" Tourist Area.
Camuy additionally called "La ciudad romantica" turned into founded in 1807 Petronila Matos, and previously a part of Arecibo is located inside the northwestern coastal area of Puerto Rico, less than five mins west of Hatillo on PR-2 and PR-119.

The name Camuy is known to be derived from the Taino language, even though some of legends give differing reasons for the beginning of the call. One such legend claims the name comes from the Taino word for "sun", every other claims derivation from camuy, Taino for "lovely surroundings", and nevertheless every other states that Camuy turned into the name of the Taino chief Yumac with the letters in reverse order. The "solar" legend is reflected inside the coat of fingers for the municipality.