Month: August 2010

Adventure Tours in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

The islands of Puerto Rico are rich in diverse plant and animal life. The main island is home to verdant jungles, rugged mountains and arid dry forest, as well as pristine beaches, caves and incredible coastline. Adventuring through the island is one of the best ways to experience the wonder and beauty of nature, as well as getting to know the islanders and the area’s rich history. There are numerous options for adventure travel, from guided hiking tours to ocean kayaking, spelunking, diving and more. Here are some of the…

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The Changing Face of East Harlem

Puerto Rico

For decades East Harlem has been the center of New York’s Puerto Rican community. Over the years many Mexican and Dominican immigrants have also made East Harlem their home. Now, as the squeeze of affordable housing gets tighter and tighter in Manhattan, more middle-class professionals are moving to the neighborhood. In a tale almost as old as New York itself, the changes have long-time residents worried about the loss of community. The Times describes some of the changes happening in East Harlem today. Census Bureau data shows that East Harlem…

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La Isla Seattle Puerto Rican Cuisine

Puerto Rico

La Isla is Seattle’s and we’re pretty sure the whole state of Washington’s only Puerto Rican restaurant! Here you’ll come to love the flavors of Puerto Rico that we’ve grown up with, without actually having to go down there (although we advise going: Sandy beaches, Caribbean oceans, warm tropical breezes-I miss it already!). Inside our façade of old San Juan, you’ll find fresh, wild caught seafood (which by the way, has won 2 first place awards at the Ballard Seafood Festival), vegan and vegetarian dishes, flavors you can’t find anywhere…

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Monument to local carver nears completion in Jayuya

Puerto Rico

Jayuya, Boriken (UCTP Taino News) – Master carver and archeologist Robinson Urayoan Rosado is preparing a commemorative monument for renowned artisan Elpidio Collazo González “Maboití” at the Centro de Arte y Cultura Elpidio in Jayuya, Boriken (Puerto Rico). Collazo, who passed away last year, was one of the island’s most illustrious carvers of local bird life from wood. Carving into a 3 ton stone from the local area, Urayoan’s (Robinson Rosado) tribute is fitting as it features Taino bird pertroglyphs. The monument will be a center piece of the cultural…

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La calabaza: tan pobre y tan rica

Puerto Rico
Calabaza

(CL) – Es uno de los vegetales más nutritivos, ricos en vitaminas, especialmente la A, y con un gran poder desintoxicante, diurético y antioxidante. Eso sin contar su gran versatilidad en la cocina ya que es protagonista en sopas, guisos, postres y un sinfìn de recetas… , Pero a su vez la calabaza es pobre en calorías y es uno de los alimentos más económicos que puedan existir. La calabaza, también conocida como auyama o zapallo, en distintas partes de Hispanoamérica, es conocida desde hace muchos siglos en América y…

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Coquito – Los Ponches de Navidad también tienen su historia

Puerto Rico

(CL) – Las navidades hispanas siempre se han caracterizado por ser alegres y sabrosas, por su buena música, deliciosas comidas y por sus originales y tradicionales bebidas. La cena de navidad en la que se une la familia y los seres queridos es una tradición que comienza antes de la era cristiana en Roma. No fue hasta el año 354, cuando el obispo romano Liberio estableció que la fecha oficial para celebrar la Navidad sería el 25 de diciembre. Es en esta época del año cuando sólo podemos disfrutar de…

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Getting Around Puerto Rico – Traveler’s Tips

Puerto Rico

The islands of Puerto Rico offer visitors lush tropical jungle, thundering waterfalls, arid desert-like landscapes, cloud shrouded mountains and pristine beaches. You will also find incredible nightlife, especially in and around the capital, San Juan. Getting around the island is imperative for your enjoyment. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip and minimize hassle when navigating this island paradise. Flying – Flying is the best (almost the only) way to get to Puerto Rico. However, it is also a great way to get around the island…

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Exploration and Nature in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

The island of Puerto Rico enjoys one of the most unique and diversified tropical climates and some of the most diverse terrain in the world. The island is a study in contrasts, with lush jungles and streams vying with tropical dry forests and towering mountains. For the nature enthusiast, there are myriad ways to enjoy your stay in the island. Whether you want astonishing hiking, unique wildlife, caving, canoeing and kayaking or something else entirely, you’ll find it here. Hiking – No matter what kind of hiking you enjoy, you’ll…

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