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Rums of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is called the “rum capital of the world” because of the long history of rum production on the island. Its rum distilleries produce large amounts of spirits for local consumption and export all over the world. This Caribbean island is responsible for more than 70% of the rum sold in the United States, which is consumed straight, over ice, or in mixed drinks like mojitos and pina coladas. So what makes the rums of Puerto Rico so special? Rum has been an integral part of the Puerto Rican…

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Viajar a Puerto Rico en tiempos de COVID-19

Puerto Rico

Viajar a Puerto Rico en tiempos de COVID-19 Por Lymarie Maymí El pasado 1 de Julio de 2020 el Gobierno de Puerto Rico implementó nuevas medidas restrictivas para viajar a Puerto Rico a toda persona que quiera visitar a la Isla del Encanto. La re-apertura al turismo internacional inició el 15 de julio de 2020 pero toda persona que visite Puerto Rico deberá seguir las siguientes medidas locales para poder contener la propagación del Covid-19: Llegada a la Isla Toda persona que desee visitar la isla debe tener una prueba…

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Old San Juan Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico
Old San Juan

Old San Juan is the most visited destination in Puerto Rico and one of the most popular places for tourists in the Caribbean. The city is known for its rich history, being the second oldest city established in the New World. The Puerto Rico tourism bureau cites interesting attractions, a wide variety of hotels, superb cuisine, and unique shops as reasons to visit the city. The city is actually an islet that is connected to the main island by three bridges located on the southeast corner. It is divided into…

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Puertorriquena

Puerto Rico

Puertorriquena!!! Who sleeps in the cradle of life? Whose canopy are those eternal star’s? Radiant queen standing fearless in a land of brave Lords Bearing passion in her soul And fire in the depths of her eyes Who is this sweet smelling flower in this garden of beauty? Puertorriqueña…. Water for parched lips in an arid tierra In a dry and scorched land searching for waters in your clear pristine beauty Where I Long to make my dwelling in the presence of your desires And drink from your fountains which…

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Vieques Island Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico
green beach vieques island puerto rico

Vieques Island is part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is part of an island group often referred to as the Spanish Virgin Islands. While the island was once used by the U.S. Armed Forces as a military target range, protests against it led to the departure of the Navy in 2003. The military land was reclaimed as a national wildlife refuge, some of which is now open to the public and Puerto Rico tourism. This wildlife refuge offers much needed sanctuary to many species of sea turtles, including…

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Culebra Island Puerto Rico

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Flamenco Beach Culebra Puerto Rico

  Located 18 miles east of mainland Puerto Rico, Culebra Island is the epitome of a tropical paradise. Unlike many other Caribbean destinations, the island has no high rise hotels, casinos, or chain restaurants. Instead, the greatest attractions of the island are ones that nature created. With an area of roughly 25 square miles, Culebra has numerous natural areas and pristine locations to explore. A large portion of the island is a natural refuge, originally protected by Theodore Roosevelt in 1909 a nd now administered by the U.S. Fish and…

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The Arecibo Observatory – A Stunning Structure Worth Exploring

Puerto Rico

Contrary to what most people believe, an observatory is more than just a telescope, or a group of telescopes, that people use to observe the stars. In fact, an observatory provides astronomers with the equipment needed to perform functions they wouldn’t be able to as individuals. Central to modern observational astrophysics, an observatory provides the perfect space and opportunity for astronomers to make and evaluate discoveries. Where observatories are concerned, there’s no better observatory to carry this out than the Arecibo Observatory. Located on the island of Puerto Rico in…

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Top 6 Dietary Supplements for Youthful and Healthy Body

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In the age of social media, everybody is trying to impress and no more so than when it comes to having a youthful and healthy body. In the summer months, Instagram is awash with photos of well-toned physiques and for the rest of the year images of healthy-looking skin are prevalent. So, how do you go about achieving this look? Well, one way is to exercise and get fit, and the other is to improve your diet so that your overall health improves. Whilst we all strive to have as…

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A Stay At Old San Juan In Puerto Rico

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cruise ship old san juan

One of the most used departure ports for cruise ships in the Caribbean is San Juan in Puerto Rico. We decided to arrive a day early to San Juan in order to see some sights before our cruise ship departure. San Juan, known as ‘La Ciudad Amurallada’ (the walled city), was founded in 1521 and is the oldest city under the US flag. During the 16th century, the Spanish used it as a point of departure for expeditions to the New World. Fortifications in the Old San Juan section of…

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