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Puerto Rico Bio-Bay and Kayak Tours
Being an island Puerto Rico has plenty of options for water adventures and being Puerto Rico it also has the added advantage of having 3 bioluminescent bays (bio-bays). The following is a list of tour operators that offer kayaking tours and bio-bays tours in Puerto Rico.
Note: Not all the bio-bay tour operators use kayaks [...]
San Juan International Artisan’s Fair 2010
This weekend Old San Juan will be celebrating the 4th San Juan International Artisan’s Fair, known locally as FERINART 2010. This years festival takes place in Plaza Colón and Plaza Arturo Somohano, Old San Juan from April 30 – May 9, 2010.
There will be around 200 artisans taking part in the event including 125 local [...]
San Cristobal Fort, Old San Juan
San Cristobal Fort is the largest Spanish fortification in the New World and along with El Morro Fort it forms the center pieces to the extensive fortifications that have protected Old San Juan for hundreds of years.
Built in 1664, San Cristobal Fort covers some 27 acres of land and was constructed to protect San Juan [...]
2010 Hurricane Season: Above Average Predicted
The 2010 Hurricane Season could be an above-average season according to the Colorado State University hurricane forecasting team. Their newly released April predictions are calling for 8 hurricanes of which 4 will be categorized as major hurricanes of Cat 3 and above.
With the 2010 Hurricane Season running from June 1 until November 30, the Colorado [...]
Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico
Whether you are a beginner or expert in diving you are sure to find some great scuba diving in Puerto Rico. There are dive sites all around the island, as well as the islands of Culebra, Vieques, Mona and Desecheo.
Some of the highlights include:
Black Wall (southwest coast) 60 – 200 feet in depth
El D [...]
2010 Rincon International Film Festival
It’s back! On April 20-24, the 2010 Rincon International Film Festival returns to Rincon, Puerto Rico, this is the third year that the film festival has been held in Rincon and once again the festival will be showcasing films from around the world, with several getting their US and World premieres.
In addition, this year [...]
1797 Battle of San Juan: Reenactment 2010
In 1797 Sir Ralph Abercrombie led more than seven thousand British forces in an attempt to gain control of one the Spanish Empires key outposts in the New World; Puerto Rico. What the British failed to realize was the strength and conviction of a smaller band of men made up of Spanish soldiers, members of [...]
Saborea Puerto Rico 2010
Saborea Puerto Rico is an annual food extravaganza that takes place in San Juan. If you want to enjoy great food, drinks, food demonstration by local and international chefs as well as TV personalities, then check out Saborea Puerto Rico. This year’s event takes place April 9 – 11, 2010 with the Rums of Puerto [...]
Marlins and Mets to Play Puerto Rico
It’s Official! Major League Baseball (MLB) is returning to Puerto Rico, with the announcement today that the Florida Marlins and New York Mets will be playing their June 28 – 30 games in Puerto Rico at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan.
Puerto Rico For Adrenaline Junkies
Puerto Rico may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of an adrenaline fix, but with the only rainforest in the USDA systems and the third largest cave system in the world; Puerto Rico has a few things up its sleeve.
Here are 10 companies that will get your heart racing [...]
