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Patron Saint Festivals in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a very religious place and the people of Puerto Rico like to dedicate (and celebrate) specific days to a saint or virgin. All around the island you will find Patron Saint Festivals celebrated throughout the year.
These festivals are great times to visit other parts of the island (though you don’t need a [...]
Snow in Puerto Rico !!!
Well not quite, unless global warming really unbalances the temperatures here in Puerto Rico, you are not ever going to see REAL snow here on the island. But what you will find is this tasty thirst quenching frozen treat, the piragua. The piragua is Puerto Rico’s very own Snow Cone, made from shaved ice, covered [...]
16 Ideas to Keep You Busy in the Central Region of Puerto Rico
The central region of Puerto Rico has a lot to offer; here are 20 things to see and do there:
1. Rio Abajo Forest
Rd. 621
Utuado
Open Tuesday – Sunday
787-724-3724
2. Dos Bocas Lake
Man made lake (reservoir). From the Dos Bocas Pier you can take a free boat ride across the lake to one of several lakeside Creole restaurants [...]
Guavate Home of the Lechon
Guavate located south of San Juan is not the only place on the island for find great lechon (roast pork), but it’s probably the most well known (it’s even been featured on the Anthony Bourdain No Reservations TV show). If you are looking for an authentic, popular with the local place then head to Guavate [...]
42 Ideas to Keep You Busy on the South Coast of Puerto Rico
Head south from San Juan and you will find the beautiful south coast of Puerto Rico, over looking the Caribbean Sea. The following is a list of 42 things to see and do along the South Coast of the island:
1. Pattillas
Small beach town that offers surfing as well as a near by lake.
2. Arroyo
The town [...]
Take the Ferry to Vieques or Culebra
One of the options that you have when you visit Puerto Rico is to take a trip to the islands of Vieques and Culebra. Both islands offer a more relaxed feel with excellent beaches. The cheapest way to travel to Vieques or Culebra is to take the ferry from Fajardo (approx 90mins drive from San [...]
Krispy Kreme Arrives in Puerto Rico
Well it’s official. You can now get your Krispy Kreme fix here in Puerto Rico. Yes, that’s right Puerto Rico now has its very first Krispy Kreme store located in Caguas.
With an offer of free doughnuts for a year, people lined up over night in order to be near the front, when the doors opened. [...]
Local and International Art Feature in April
There are two big events this month featuring local Puerto Rican Artisans and an International Art Exhibition.
XXII Puerto Rico Artisan’s Fair
April 19-20, the XXII Puerto Rico Artisan’s Fair will take place at the Luis Muñoz Rivera Park, San Juan. The event will be hosted by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and will feature around 120 [...]
Museo de Arte De Ponce Closing Until 2010
This weekend the Museo de Arte De Ponce will be closing its doors to accommodate a major refurbishment of the museum.
The museum is marking this closure with a special event on Sunday, March 30, 2008. Admission will be free and there will be all day activities and attractions. The museum will open at 10am, [...]
Ponce Carnival Means Party Time in Puerto Rico
Looking for something to do this weekend?
You could head down to Ponce on the south coast of Puerto Rico and participate in the annual Ponce Carnival. The Ponce carnival takes place the week before Ash Wednesday and this year they are celebrating its 150th anniversary. The carnival is the south’s answer to Old San Juan’s [...]
