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valley. As indicated by its diminutive ending, AgnadiUa (" Little Aguada ") 

 was formerly a smaller place than the older town of Aguada, which lies some 

 distance inland, and which has now been surpassed in size and activity by the 

 coast town. 



Farther south on the same side of the island, the Mayaguez inlet is much 

 frequented by vessels engaged in the coasting trade and even by steamers, which 

 here ship coffee, bananas, and oranges for the foreign market. The growers of 

 Mayaguez and of the neighbouring towns of Anaso, Cabo Eojo, and 8an German 

 boast that they raise the finest crops in Puerto Rico. 



Fig. 206. ^South-west Cornée of Puerto Rico. 

 Scale 1 : 450,000. 



West oF Greenwiçl^ 



Depths. 



0to5 

 Fathoms. 



5 Fathoms 

 and upwards. 



6 Miles. 



Dependent on the department of Mayaguez is the island of Mona, which 

 gives its name to the broad channel flowing between Puerto Rico and San 

 Domingo. Mona, that is, the " Monkey," Passage terminates on the west in a bold 

 headland topped by a huge overhanging rock known to seafarers by the suggestive 

 name of Caigo à no Caigo ? (" Shall I fall or not ? ") The neighbouring islet 

 has been christened Monito, the " Little Monkey." 



Ouanico, the westernmost haven on the south coast, is also the best in the 

 whole island. But it is seldom visited, being surrounded by a low marshy 

 district difficult to traverse. Guanico serves as the outlet for the produce of the 



