Puerto Rico

Wepa! This Latino commonwealth of the U.S. remains a vacation gem, whether it's the bright lights and colonial quarter of San Juan; the laid-back, castaway feel of isles Vieques and Culebra; or the fascinating towns, beaches, rainforests, and sites all over the rest of the island.

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Bobbin´ for Lace (and More) in Western Puerto Rico

Freya19Way out west near the city of Aguadilla (and a two-hour drive from San Juan), the good-size town of Moca (pop. 38,000), founded in 1772, enjoys a unique status in Puerto Rico: it´s the island´s capital of mundillo, intricate cotton bobbin lace brought over from Spain centuries ago, still laboriously woven by hand, and used to adorn all manner of textile items, from handkerchiefs and shirts to tablecloths. (Bobbins are small wooden spindles around which the cotton thread is wound, and the…

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The jewel in Puerto Rico's eco crown: El Yunque rainforest

Javier_Art_Photography The "Isle of Enchantment" offers an amazingly diverse menu of options to visitors, in capital San Juan and well beyond - history and culture, for sure, but also tasty eating, drinking, and beaching, along with memorable partying and much much more. But one side of Puerto Rico you should definitely not miss is its wealth of eco opportunities, from glowing "bioluminescent" bays to spectacular waterfalls, and most especially a large swath about an hour's drive from San…

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5 highlights of the holidays in Puerto Rico

TexPhoto There may be no snow - and precious little ice skating or hot cocoa - on this lush, tropical Caribbean island, but there’s certainly holiday cheer, and lots of it, for a good long time – in fact, Puerto Rico takes pride in having the world’s lengthiest season of Navidad (Christmas), around 45 days or so, beginning right after Thanksgiving (meaning the third Friday in November) and lasting through mid-January. Along the way are various festivities, activities, and highlights not to…

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Marking its 500th anniversary, Old San Juan remains an atmospheric classic

DiscoverPuertoRico.com El Viejo San Juan is the core of one of the Americas' oldest still existing cities, and this year Puerto Rico has been marking the 500th anniversary of its founding in 1521 by Juan Ponce de León (of Florida Fountain of Youth fame). Its strategic location made it the first stop of many merchant and military ships traveling from Spain to the rest of the empire's colonies, so it's packed not just with the requisite cobblestone streets, plazas and charming Spanish colonial…

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Victor Balbin October 29, 2012 at 12:03pm

What is a Vejigante:

If you've ever been to Puerto Rico, you've probably seen vejigantemasks. These brightly colored, fantastically whimsical masks adorn the walls of countless souvenir shops in San Juan and around the island. The one hanging on my wall is black and pink, with five huge horns and a sharp beak.

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Victor Balbin October 21, 2012 at 11:42am
Guess where Lady Gaga will spend Halloween . You guess it Puerto Rico
- Lady Gaga “Born This Way Tour”
        Place Coliseo de Puerto Rico

        Price $45.00-$200.00

        Date Oct.-30 & 31-12

        Tickets by Ticketpop See moreCONCERTS
Victor Balbin October 10, 2012 at 11:16pm

Puerto Ricans love dominoes

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Amador island Tours August 9, 2012 at 11:50am

Giiligan's Island; Guanica; Puerto Rico My hiding places with best sunsets of my life...only 2 hours away from the Old City...
Amador island Tours August 9, 2012 at 11:48am

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Victor Balbin July 24, 2012 at 7:53pm

A brief history of Loíza:

Loíza, on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico and just a short drive from the capital of San Juan, is unlike any other part of the island. Originally settled by African slaves from the Yoruba tribe in the 16th century, the town has long been the Afro-Caribbean soul of Puerto Rico.
Tripatini July 4, 2012 at 4:57pm

Featured from our blog this week: eco-adventure in Toro Verde Adventure Park - but...
Victor Balbin May 15, 2012 at 8:00pm

For some good cultural music of Puerto Rico see BORICUA
Victor Balbin February 6, 2012 at 9:27am

The Rum Experience
Victor Balbin January 10, 2012 at 12:24pm

January Calendar of Events in Puerto Rico