Cataño, Puerto Rico

Cataño, Known as “La Antesala de la Capital” (prelude of the Capital) because it was across the bay from the capital of Puerto Rico, the city of San Juan. It was founded in 1927 by Hernando De Cataño. It was named after its founder, who lived and helped develop the region. Originally, the town was known as the “Hato De Las Palmas De Cataño” (Cluster of the palms) but shortened to Ca…