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Mayaguez Puerto Rico

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Plaza Colon Mayaguez Puerto Rico

The history and culture of Mayaguez Puerto Rico make the city a very interesting place to visit. As the third largest city on the island, behind San Juan and Ponce, this West Coast gem offers plenty of activities to enhance any vacation. Here you can find elegant tree-lined plazas, fascinating cultural events, excellent lodgings, and a wide variety of dining options. Founded September 18, 1760 by Juan de Silva, Juan de Aponte, and brothers Faustino and Lorenzo Martinez de Matos, the new town was named for the Yaguez River that…

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el día de las Máscaras Hatillo Puerto Rico

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EL día 28 de diciembre, todos los años en Hatillo el día de las Máscaras, es una de las actividades tradicionales más emotivas de la Isla. Su colorido y festividad hacen de ello la celebración cumbre en la cultura de Puerto Rico. Se celebra en Hatillo desde su fundación en 1823. We were there this past December to witness this very colorful parade. this is Part 1 of our photos.

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El Museo De Arte Ponce

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One of the most exceptional art museums in the world can be found in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Museo de Arte Ponce is considered one of the best museums in the Americas and was the first museum in Puerto Rico to receive the American Alliance of Museums’ accreditation. Its permanent collection consists of thousands of works of art from Europe, Africa, America, and Puerto Rico spanning from 900 B.C. to the 20th century. The museum was founded by Luis A. Ferré, an industrialist, philanthropist, and governor of Puerto Rico from 1969…

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Serralles Castle Ponce Puerto Rico

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Serralles Castle Ponce Puerto Rico

A highlight of any visit to Puerto Rico is a trip to Serralles Castle (Spanish: Castillo Serralles), a historic mansion located in the city of Ponce. Built in the 1930s, this stunning mansion has become one of the top attractions of the city. Today, it operates as a museum dedicated to the agricultural history of Puerto Rico. The Castle was built on the south side of Del Vigia hill two miles (3.2km) north of the center of Ponce Puerto Rico. Its location makes it visible from nearly every part of…

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Rincon Puerto Rico

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Jobos Beach RIncon Puerto Rico

There is a surfer’s paradise on the northwest corner of Puerto Rico where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean collide. There lies the city of Rincon, famous for its stunning beaches, surfable waves, and laid-back ambiance. While the area is a great spot to live and a popular vacation destination throughout the year, the city really comes to life during the November – April surfing season when surfers from all over the world converge on its beaches. Rincon Puerto Rico, named after 16th century landowner Don Gonzalo Rincon, gained…

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Rums of Puerto Rico

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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

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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

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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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Vieques Island Puerto Rico

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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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