Day: July 1, 2024

Puerto Rico Facts: Interesting Facts about Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico is a popularly loved tourist destination, and is well known for its vast, majestic beaches. The island is embedded with various interesting features… Puerto Rico, also known as the ‘Island of Enchantment’ comprises an archipelago that includes the main Puerto Rico island and other small islands. The Puerto Rico archipelago is 100 miles long by 35 miles wide and is situated to the east of the Dominican Republic and west of the British Virgin Islands. Over 3.9 million people inhabit the island of Puerto Rico, making it one…

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Puerto Rican Parrots | Puerto Rican Cotorra

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by J. Michael Meyers National Biological Service The Puerto Rican parrot (Amazona vittata) had shared its habitat with the peaceful Taino Indians for centuries before the arrival of European settlers in the Caribbean. Status and Trends Upon arrival of the Spanish in 1493, the Puerto Rican parrot lived in all major habitats of Puerto Rico and the adjacent smaller islands of Culebra, Mona, Vieques, and possibly the Virgin Islands (Snyder et al. 1987). Parrots occupied eight major climax or old-growth forest types (Little and Wadsworth 1964) that covered Puerto Rico…

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Condado Tourism Zone in Puerto Rico

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Condado Tourism Zone Condado Tourism Zone in Puerto Rico is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. Located in the vibrant and culturally rich capital city of San Juan, Condado is an upscale neighborhood that boasts beautiful beaches, luxury hotels, world-class restaurants, and a lively nightlife. One of the biggest draws of the Condado Tourism Zone is its stunning beaches. The main beach, known as Condado Beach, is a long stretch of white sand with crystal clear waters. Visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and a…

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Cleveland Puerto Rican Parade and Cultural Festival

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Celebrating Culture, Preserving History A parade celebration of Puerto Rican arts and culture has been observed by Cleveland’s Puerto Ricans each summer since the late 60s. Its purpose has been to bring together the city’s residents and to educate the community about the rich Puerto Rican culture. The Puerto Rican Parade of Greater Cleveland carries a strong history of cultural awareness, pride, and education, led by a resilient community who’s love for their homeland, spirit of freedom, justice, and unity have never wavered.  After over 50 years, when the Parade’s founders first celebrated their…

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