Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition 2009
Are you are BBQ lover? Will you be in Puerto Rico June 27-28, 2009?
If yes to both, then why not check out the second annual Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition and Outdoor Festival that will take place at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan on June 27-28, 2009. Teams and professional chefs will be competing over the two days in various types of BBQ, including Puerto Rico’s very own Lechon. There is even a competition for kids teams.
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Fee Free Weekends at Old San Juan Forts
Perfect timing for Fathers Day…
The National Parks service is offering three summer weekends with zero cost entrance fees. In Old San Juan, this means that you can visit El Morro Fort and San Cristobel Fort for $0 (normal entrance fee is $3 per fort or $5 for a ticket to both El Morro and San Cristobel).
During the summer the Fee Free Weekends will be:
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Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Yes, It’s old and yes some areas are in need of some tender love and care, but without a shadow of a doubt Old San Juan is a MUST SEE for any one visiting Puerto Rico.
Old San Juan offers something for everyone: Awesome views, beautiful architecture and sculptures, historical sites, museums, plazas (great for people watching), restaurants for all tastes, bars and nightclubs to dance the night away. Kids can even fly a kite on the grounds in front of El Morro. You certainly won’t be stuck for things to do.
Getting to Old San Juan:
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Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern in Puerto Rico
A couple of months ago the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern visited the island of Puerto Rico to film an episode for the current series.
On June 9, 2009 at 10pm EST you can see Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern in Puerto Rico on the Travel Channel.
On his tour of Puerto Rico Andrew, discovers the flavors and history of the island; ‘from the deep-fried treats brought in by Africans to the roasted pork made popular by the Spanish’.
So where did Andrew go on his culinary tour of Puerto Rico?
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Puerto Rico to host 2009 FIBA Americas Championship
Basketball fans in Puerto Rico can celebrate as they will be able to see teams from South America, North America, Central America and the Caribbean take part in the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship.
The event was originally to be held in Mexico, but the organizers decided that a new venue was needed for this years competition.
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