Puerto Rico Beaches Puerto Rico Beaches – Sun, Sand and Surf Puerto Rico is known for many things, but its beaches are possibly the best known. The island has some of the best beaches in the world, from popular tourist beaches to secluded strands, lapped by crystalline waters. The island has numerous active beaches, as […]
The “Fiesta Folklorica Puertorriqueña” Festival has the unique, and proud distinction of being one of the oldest, if not the oldest, and longest running annual event held in Central Park in its history. A fixture in Central Park festivities held every last Sunday in August since the mid 60s, “Fiesta” continues to attract thousands year after year. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
