the location we stayed at in Aguada was right on the shoreline. You could hear the waves crashing at night, so we set out to explore the shoreline right after our morning coffee. Aguada Puerto Rico is about a 2 hour drive west or San Juan on the Northern end of the West Coast. You can read more about Aguada on the Welcome to Puerto Rico Website. See more of the AirBNB we stayed in – Villa D’ Palma Beachfront Retreat. Related Articles
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Heading West on Route PR1 just at the turn off for Route 113 towards Isabela is this wonderful Taino Indian head. Across the street an artist set up a small souvenir stand and painted Taino Petroglyphs on the rocks.
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Liz and John, owners of Boricua.com, stayed at Villa D’ Palma for a few nights in March. Our host, Rocio, was wonderful and gracious. We will be going back to stay here again on our next trip to Puerto Rico. Aguada is out on the west coast. Villa D’ Palma was across the street from the beach, which was great for morning walks and evening sunsets. We highly recommend this place if you like to visit Puerto Rico but want to go out side of San Juan and get a…
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Puerto Rico is totally open for business. As your might already know, Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico in September 2017 and the damages were uncountable. Fortunately, we were able to overcome all the struggles that the hurricane bring when it comes to deliver to our visitors. There are many things that you can do if you are a female solo traveler and if you really want to make a difference in your visit to the island. Food Tours If there is something that Puerto Rico has not lost even in…
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written by Boricua.com contributor Sarah Gomez Walking through the Metropolitan Park during the World of Nations celebration 2019 in Jacksonville, FL, held from February 22 to 24, was such an exhilarating experience! Each country represented during the large multicultural festival had its flag on display, at least one person speaking that country’s official language and serving food native to that country. The celebration showcases the diverse immigrant and international communities of Jacksonville and the northeast Florida area. As we visited the Puerto Rican booth we were greeted by “Teté”, a…
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PRIDA, Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts, is an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Puerto Rican artists and the arts. PRIDA grew out of Comité Noviembre’s Puerto Rican Artisan Fair and Exhibit. This, the largest such fair outside of Puerto Rico, takes place in November and has brought together the best Puerto Rican artists on the east coast for a day of arts, crafts and literature since 2006. PRIDA supports Puerto Rican artists by establishing a membership program that advocates, empowers and services the…
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There are over 1.4 million national and international visitors to national parks in Puerto Rico each year, proving just how rich the natural history of this island really is. This is great news for those looking to reap the health benefits of heading outdoors and enjoying a natural vacation. That’s right, it’s actually good for you and your health to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you take a cruise to begin your journey to a happier, healthier you or simply head out into one of the country’s national parks, forests or…
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Shopping for the wedding gown is one of the best parts of planning a wedding if you ask most brides. That said, some common mistakes can derail your plans. Learn how to avoid the most significant wedding gown shopping blunders. Properly allocate funds When you start planning your wedding budget, you will typically have to allow about 10% of it for your attire. What may not be apparent to many brides, though, is that it does not mean you should purchase a wedding gown that takes up 10% of your…
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Puerto Rico should be at the top of the places to consider. The combination of history, diverse culture, scenery, attractions, warm people and fascinating cities, make this Caribbean gem a world-class destination.
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Over 27 million people took cruises in 2018, with ships operating at 100% capacity and a total number of ships on order standing at a whopping $65 billion as per figures provided by Forbes. Across the generations, more and more people are opting to take a cruise as a vacation option. The older generation is increasingly showing an interest in taking cruises as a way to spend their retirement savings. But even millennials are acquiring a taste for cruises in their effort to gain authentic experiences as they take pictures of beautiful hidden slices…
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