Baños de Coamo
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The Baños de Coamo (/ˈbɑːnjoʊs deɪ koʊˈɑːmoʊ/; the "Baths of Coamo" or "Coamo Thermal Baths"), located in the municipality of Coamo, are one of Puerto Rico's thermal springs.[1]
Baños de Coamo | |
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Location | Coamo, Puerto Rico |
Coordinates | 18°02′16.00″N 66°22′26.03″W |
Type | Thermal spring |
Used by the Tainos in the pre-Columbian era, the Baños were believed by many to have healing powers. The Baños became a popular tourist attraction among the early Spanish settlers which prompted the construction of a resort by local entrepreneurs. Coamo was the site of an important battle during the Puerto Rico Campaign of the Spanish–American War and were subject to artillery bombardments which damaged the resort. The historic Baños and resort were restored during the 20th century by the Government of Puerto Rico, becoming once more a popular tourist attraction.