The central plaza, or square, is a place for official and unofficial recreational events and a place where people can gather and socialize from dusk to dawn. The
Laws of the Indies, Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for "the parties" (celebrations, festivities) (), and that the square should be proportionally large enough for the number of neighbors (). These Spanish regulations also stated that the streets nearby should be comfortable portals for passersby, protecting them from the elements: sun and rain. At one time, this barrio was referred to as Dewey. Located across from the central plaza is the (English:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish), a
Roman Catholic church. The church is made of concrete and faces east. ==History==