On August 26th, 1818, a group of residents from San Antonio de la Tuna transferred to La Isabela barrio where, a group of neighbors, set up and planted a cross for the Church. Later, with the use of collected funds , grounds were purchased designated to set the 6,400 square yard. The grounds were divided to form a cross in the middle. This open space, filled with trees and greenery, was named Public and Civil Square. Isabela was officially recognized as a municipality on May 20th, 1819.

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Better known as “La Casa de los Curas”- The House of the Priests, this parish house was founded in 1913. The upbringing of this parish house is a special one because, during 1918, it survived one of the most disastrous earthquakes in puertorrican history. This parish house is special because it conserves the antique architecture that distinguished these parishes where you can also appreciate how the water supply would’ve looked like when it was in use by the townspeople.

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The first Church in Isabela began construction in 1818, which shares the same year of La Isabela being founded. The construction of this church ended in 1824. However, the church was demolished during 1918 due to an earthquake that shook the island. Consequently, it was reconstructed in 1922. In the interior, you’ll be able to appreciate relics that distinguish Saint Paul II, Christ the Machado, Jesus Nazarene and the Virgin of the Rosary.

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The ruins of the Hermitage of San Antonio de la Tuna, constructed in 1730, are located in the Pueblo Viejo sector of Barrio Coto, and they are associated with the settlement of San Antonio de La Tuna. These ruins represent one of the few examples that are still preserved within construction methods used during the 18th Century. It remained in use until 1819, the year in which it was decided to move the town.

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The Guajataca Tunnel is one of the most significant works of remnants of the national rail network, which connects the island since the first half of the 20th century. The American Railroad Company of Puerto Rico began construction during 1904. The tunnel connects neighboring municipality Quebradillas with Isabela although its use ended in 1957.

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The Cacique Mabodamaca Sculpture was sculpted into the rock of a mountain. This sculpture immortalized the legacy of the distinguished Cacique Mabodamaca and it is cataloged today as an icon of patriotic identity. The sculpture was designed by architect Luis Méndez and carved in rock by sculptor Isaac Laboy Moctezuma.

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