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El Yunque – Puerto Rico’s Rain Forest

Puerto Rico

Author: Derek Robinson el Yunque Puerto Rico In the northeastern corner of Puerto Rico lies one of the richest rain forests on earth. El Yunque National Forest, formerly called the Caribbean National Forest, is the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest System. It’s an important ecosystem on the island, and a favorite destination of native Puerto Ricans and tourists alike. Occupying just over 28,000 acres, it’s impossible to see the entire thing in one day, or even in one week. Some areas are so dense as to…

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La Casa Bacardí: historia y tradición en Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

La extensa destilería de ron Bacardí y el nuevo centro para visitantes de la misma compañía, mejor conocido como Casa Bacardí, constituye, hoy en día, uno de los lugares favoritos para los visitantes que llegan a Puerto Rico. Ubicada en Cataño, a unos quince minutos de San Juan, y vigilada por el imponente Morro de Puerto Rico, la Casa Bacardí, junto a sus empleados, se esmera diariamente en mostrar la historia de uno de los rones más populares del mundo, en informar acerca del espíritu de sus fundadores y acerca…

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Casa Bacardi: Puerto Rican History and Tradition

Puerto Rico

Casa Bacardi Casa Bacardi is home to the Bacardi family’s extensive rum distillery and a popular Puerto Rican tourist stop. Located in the town of Catano and monitored by the Morro, Casa Bacardi is a fifteen-minute drive from San Juan. Once inside the Casa Bacardi Visitor Center, guides talk about the rich history of one of the world’s most popular rums, the Bacardi founder and the distillery’s impact on the global market. You can learn about how originally with Bacardi Cuba was the location of its origin, and later expanded to…

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Visiting San Juan Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

The city of San Juan enjoys an incredible location on the coast of Puerto Rico. The city boasts centuries old buildings, ancient military forts, warm tropical breezes, incredible museums, shopping and dining options. The heart of the city, Old San Juan, is a traveler’s paradise. Stroll the cobblestone streets and enjoy the incredible architecture, visit significant ruins, the remains of Europe’s military struggle in the Caribbean. Head to the beach or take in the bay, there are hundreds of things to do in town. Here are some of the top…

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