History
When the conquistadors arrived on the island of Borinquen, the indigenous inhabitants lived in tribes scattered across the island and organized in a monarchical political structure under caciques. In this region, the Cacique Canovanax held power and embodied qualities associated with the Taíno people, including nobility and love for the land and nature. The town of Canóvanas takes its name from Canovanax, linking its identity to this figure and to the origin of its name.
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Canóvanas, Puerto Rico · United States
