Puerto Rico through the Eyes of Surfing
Thanks to Rincon Life I found this really awesome video of Puerto Rico and just had to share it on the site for you to enjoy too.
The aim of ‘The Salitre: Puerto Rico through the Eyes of Surfing’ project, was to capture a taste of Puerto Rico and its surf culture from the eyes of local surfers.
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See a Puerto Rican Parrot Up Close and Personal
On Sunday August 8, 2010 you can get the chance to see one of the islands most endangered species the Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona Vittata) at El Yunque’s El Portal Rain Forest Center.
Ricardo Valentin, DNER Rio Abajo State Forest Aviary Manager will be bringing the parrot to the visitor center from 9am – 2pm and will present a 45 minute audio-visual lecture about the Puerto Rican Parrot at 11am.
This is a great opportunity to get to see a Puerto Rican Parrot in person.
Puerto Rican Parrot Facts:
An endemic bird to Puerto Rico only found in the El Yunque Rainforest
Scientific Name: Amazona Vittata
Taino Indian Name: Iguaca
Adult Size: 11-12 inches
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Electric Daisy Carnival 2010 in Puerto Rico
On Saturday August 28, 2010, Coors Light will be presenting the 2nd annual Electric Daisy Carnival in Puerto Rico.
This year’s event will take place at Sixto Escobar Stadium, San Juan with doors opening at 6pm. Tickets are priced at $20.50 + tax for general tickets and $40 + tax for VIP tickets.
There is a minimum age of 18 and ID is required.
The 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival will feature 20 artists, 10 hours of music, 3 Stages and full size carnival rides.
The evening’s lineup includes:
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El Morro Artisan Fair 2010
This weekend, July 31 – Aug 1, the grounds in front of El Morro Fort, Old San Juan will host around 150+ artisans from all over Puerto Rico as they come together to showcase their works.
The El Morro Artisan Fair starts at 10am each day, and visitors to the fair can experience a wide variety of local handicrafts including sculptures, paintings, wood carvings and more. Being a fair here in Puerto Rico there will also be the chance to sample local Puerto Rican food as well as enjoying traditional Puerto Rican music.
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2010 Central American & Caribbean Games
Saturday July 17 sees the start of the 2010 Central American & Caribbean Games here in Puerto Rico. The games, just like the regular Olympic Games take place every 4 years and this year Mayaguez in Puerto Rico is the host city. For 2 weeks (July 17 – August 1) the sporting spotlight will be on Puerto Rico as athletes from around the region take part in the games. This will be the third time that Puerto Rico has hosted the Central American & Caribbean Games with the previous games held in San Juan in 1966, and Ponce in 1993.
Currently the Olympic Torch is traveling the island, making its way to Mayaguez for the Opening Ceremony on Saturday July 17. The Olympic Flame will then leave the island on August 1 during the closing ceremony of the 2010 Central American & Caribbean Games.
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