|
Lares| Community in western Puerto Rico, 27 km/17 mi northeast of Mayagüez; population (1990) 5,600. A coffee-growing centre in the 19th century, it is now a summer resort. |
| It was the scene, on 23 September 1868, of the beginning of the nationalist uprising called the Grito de Lares (the ‘Shout of Lares’), a touchstone for supporters of Puerto Rican independence. |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
?Sign in  |
|---|
|
|
|