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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Nayaz Noor September 3, 2010 at 3:03pm

Could anyone recommend a reliable inbound tour operator for Puerto Rico? Looking to book a honeymoon couple for JAN and need some ideas.... for a 6night stay.

Thanks

Nayaz Noor
CEO
Safir Tours Pvt. Ltd
Tripatini August 14, 2010 at 11:44pm

Just published on the Tripatini blog, catch travel agent Rick Cohoon's take on San Juan.
David Paul Appell June 16, 2010 at 10:13pm

Too bad, Mark -- if I'da known, I could've grabbed a cab and met you for a drink or coffee. Unfortunately my return layover isn't long enough. Oh well -- hopefully we can meet in NY this summer!
Mark Chesnut June 16, 2010 at 9:19pm

Hey David, I'm just a couple miles away, in Condado. If you end up getting stranded in San Juan let me know and we'll meet for a drink (whatever you do, I've been told to never stay at the on-site airport hotel there)!
David Paul Appell June 16, 2010 at 9:13pm

Laying over in San Juan Airport now -- very pleased to see free WiFi!
Mark Chesnut March 9, 2010 at 3:32pm

As if Old San Juan weren't romantic enough already, I came up with a few new romantic ideas for San Juan (just out in Caribbean Travel + Life):
http://www.caribbeantravelmag.com/article.jsp?ID=1000081271
Mark Chesnut February 10, 2010 at 8:54pm

I just posted a video and write-up about San Juan's Condado district on my blog, LatinFlyerBlog.com.
You can see it at http://www.latinflyerblog.com/2010/02/video-tour-san-juan-condado-p...
And John, if you're looking for inexpensive lodging in San Juan, you might want to try Homeaway.com, the apartment rental service. I've used it many times in San Juan and elsewhere (and now rent out my own San Juan condo via that site). They have a good selection of San Juan apartments and it's cheaper than most hotels!

Latin Flyer Blog – Story of Traveler with A Full-Time Job!
John Kipper February 10, 2010 at 8:15pm

Looking for inexpensive lodgings in San Juan... I gotta get out of this snow
David Paul Appell November 14, 2009 at 12:24pm

Tripatini's Top Tune of the Week this time around is straight from Borínquen: "La Perla," from a top winner at last week's Latin Grammys, Calle 13. After this week, you can find it in our music archive.
José Balido June 18, 2009 at 7:31pm

Can't wait to go back to PR! One of my favorite spots is the Hacienda Juanita, a 19th-century coffee plantation turned into a cozy and very romantic parador up in the mountains near Maricao. It's a little slice of boricua heaven!