Guayama City is known as "La Ciudad Bruja" (witch city) or "Pueblo de los Brujos" (city of witches). Guayama was founded in 1736 by Matías de Abadía.    Guayama territory is located on the Southern Coastal Valley region, bordering the Caribbean Sea, south of Cayey; east of Salinas; and west of Patillas and Arroyo. Guayama is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):  Algarrobo, Caimital, Carite, Carmen, Guamaní, Jobos, Machete, Palmas, Pozo Hondo, Pueblo Festivals and Events: Carnaval Brujo - March Carnaval de Guayama - April The region around Guayama still honors African legends of sorcery and witchcraft. The Brujo Carnival retells these old stories "brujo" means warlock or spell, and incorporates them into a weekend-long festival. Feria Dulces Suenos - March Feria  ffa   y Exposicion de Caballos de Paso Fino - March Festival Jibaro - October Fiestas Patronales de San Antonio de Padua - June Every year, Guayama celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 864-0600 Rivers:  There are several rivers that run through Guayama. These rivers include Rio La Plata, Rio Guamani, and Rio Seco. The Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve was established in 1987. The reserve is located between the coasts of Salinas and Guayama, approximately 2,883 acres of mangrove forest and freshwater wetlands. The two main components: Mar Negro mangrove forest, which consists of a mangrove forest and a complex system of lagoons and channels interspersed with salt and mud flats; and Cayos Caribe Islets, which are surrounded by coral reefs and seagrass beds, with small beach deposits and upland areas. Guided tours are offered upon request and reservation. Open Daily 8:00am-4:00pm, (787) 864-0105. The Carite Forest Reserve is a 6,000-acre nature reserve with a dwarf forest that was produced by the region's high humidity and moist soil. It is inhabited by over 50 species of birds, making this spot a recognized area for birding. The highest point is Cerro La Santa, at 3,000 feet. From several peaks there are panoramic views of Ponce and the Caribbean Sea. There is a picnic area and 10 campgrounds (permit is necessary for camping). Located at Rt. 184, (787) 722-1726. Nearby you will also find the Aguirre Forest Reserve, full of mangroves, tidal flats, bird rookeries and a large manatee population. Facilities include Kayaks routes identified with buoys, docks for the disembarking of kayaks and for recreational fishing, floating Pier, campsite, parking, showers, picnic and barbecue areas, drinking water, compost bathrooms, sitting area, and labeled trails for walking. Open Monday to Sunday; 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Located off route 3, east of Salinas, (787) 999-2200. Just in case anyone was wondering...  By description, lots of ocean/beach access, open waterways to "witch city" Guayama, restricted access land/preserve with rivers.  Sounds like a nice place...no wonder the Democrats like to vacation there.  /s