It was founded by Fernando Pacheco on February 29, 1756, and developed for commodity crops of tobacco, sugar cane, and coffee. Yauco became a center for Corsican immigration to Puerto Rico in the 19th century due to its geographical similarity to their homeland.
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History. Before the Spanish settlers founded, Yauco, the Taíno (the indigenous people of the Caribbean) inhabited the area for hundreds of years.
In the middle of the 18th century, what would become Yauco was part of the municipality of San Germán. In 1755, settlers wanting to start their own municipality ...
Yauco was founded in February 29, 1756 by Fernando Pacheco. Yauco derives its name from a name given by the Indians to a river close by, Coayuco River. Located ...
The town is one of the most visited (aside from Ponce) in Puerto Rico's southern coast due to its rich history and architecture, its renowned coffee heritage ...