Mi pueblo Lares, La Ciudad del Grito"
La Montaňa (Central) “EL GRITO DE LARES” Lares is a small city, located near the bustling city of San Juan , in the central region of Puerto Rico. The city covers an area of approximately 161 square kilometers and has an estimated population of more than 33,000 residents. Pedro Velez Borrero and Francisco de Sotomayor founded the city of Lares on 26 April 1827. Its name was derived from Don Amador de Lariz, one of the first settlers of the city. This quaint tourist destination in Puerto Rico is also known as "El Pueblo del Grito", or the "City of the Revolt". History was made in Lares on 23 September 1868 when a group of rebels, later known as “El Grito de Lares” meaning “the Lares Revolt”, decided to fight the Spaniards for independence. Their victory did not last long, but it was a moment in history that will always be remembered. Visitors will find Lares to be a destination in Puerto Rico that is filled with quaint shops, lovely stores, and memori