Leyenda del Río Guayanés

According to legend, the riverbanks around Peñuelas were the meeting place of Anés, a young Spanish woman, and Guay, a courageous Indigenous man. Although the river and the greenery of Peñuelas silently witnessed their love, Anés' family opposed the relationship and ordered Guay's death. The task was given to a young soldier who loved Anés without being loved in return, and he accepted in hopes of improving his chances with her. He rushed to the lovers' meeting place and, without a word, shot and killed Guay. As Guay's body fell into the river, Anés threw herself into the water after him. The soldier fled to alert Anés' family, and when they returned, both bodies were found lifeless and embracing beneath the clear water. In honor of their unconditional love, the village priest named the river Guayanés, joining the names Guay and Anés, and since then its waters have been associated with a charm of love.

Peñuelas, Puerto Rico · United States