Tag: Puerto Rico

VACATION RENTAL – Villa Mary Adjuntas Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico
Villa Mary Front of House

VACATION RENTAL – Villa Mary Adjuntas Puerto Rico Location: Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean (Adjuntas is 20 Mins Away from Ponce, Taking Route #10) Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10) Escape back to a quieter time! Villa Mary is located on 6 acres in the lush verdant green mountains of the Cordillera Central in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. Build in the 1920’s by Mary Aguayo Casals, wife of Antonio Ferre’ Bacallao. This was the summer retreat house for the Ferre’ family. The Villa is fully furnished in antique Puertorican…

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Puerto Rican Coffee – Puerto Rico Coffee

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Puerto Rican Coffee

Puerto Rican Coffee The Island of Puerto Rico – situated in the northern Caribbean, to the west of the Virgin Islands and east of Dominican Republic – is an un-incorporated territory of the United Sates of America. Though it may not match up to its Colombian counterpart, Puerto Rico still enjoys a very long association with coffee. The bean first made its way into Puerto Rico in the 18th century, and since, has become its main export. This is why Puerto Rican coffee is famous all around the world. Apart from…

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Vacation Rentals Guest House – Rincon Puerto Rico

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Our Rincon Vacation Rental is located a short walk, 150ft from the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea, where you can see picture postcard views of the sunsets. We are on the South West coast of Rincon where we have perfect beaches for children, snorkeling, collecting shells and sea glass or if you want to relax and enjoy the sun under a palm tree. Come and enjoy one of our many beautiful sunsets that Rincon Puerto Rico has to offer, having a BBQ in our backyard, over looking The Caribbean…

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The Bioluminescent Bay at La Parguera in Puerto Rico

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The Bioluminescent Bay at La Parguera in Puerto Rico By Annie Turri One of the most amazing natural phenomena in our world’s oceans is the presence of what is known as bioluminescence. Caused by small micro-organisms, known as Dinoflagellates, the water glows blue, green or white when disturbed. The result is a supernatural experience, a one-of-a-kind treat for the visitor. Although bioluminescence in and of itself is not incredibly rare, the affect is often transient, coming and going at certain times of year or times of the night in areas…

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The Top 5 Golf Courses in Puerto Rico

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The Top 5 Golf Courses in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico has long been an American tourist’s paradise: it has all of the adventure of a foreign country and all of the color of a Caribbean getaway, but without the hassles of currency exchange or customs forms. The island’s golf scene is no different, with the beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, but all the luxuries one would come to expect from the mainland’s finest establishments. It’s hard to narrow the list of fine Puerto Rican golf courses…

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Life as a Latina

Puerto Rico

Life as a Latina No matter what part of the world I have lived in, I have always celebrated, and have taken pride in my Puerto Rican heritage. As many young Puerto Rican Americans in the country may relate to, bilingualism has had its ups and downs, but the question still stands, are you any more Puerto Rican than the other if you do not speak the Spanish language? Personally, I speak both English and Spanish wonderfully, yet in my circle of hispanic friends, there is a variation in who…

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A Walking Holiday Where the Water Provides the Lighting

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Night Swimming in the bioluminescent bay

A Walking Holiday Where the Water Provides the Lighting A walking holiday is an enjoyable way to combine sightseeing, adventure and the great outdoors. An excellent destination for a trip of this nature is to Bahia Mosquito. This is otherwise known as Phosphorescent Bay in Puerto Rico. Guided to the light Taking part in a walking tour allows people to connect with the environment they are travelling through. Instead of seeing the countryside from the side of a bus window or the seat of a train, walkers are able to…

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The “Puerto Ricanization” of Central Florida

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Florida Puerto Ricans

The “Puerto Ricanization” of Central Florida Central Florida has become a hot bed of Puerto Rican immigration and migration.  Florida now boasts nearly 850,000 Puerto Ricans in the state, which account for 18% of the nation’s entire Puerto Rican population.  The population growth of Puerto Ricans has made it one of the largest ethnic groups in Florida, second only to Cubans.  The area of highest Puerto Rican density in Florida is Orlando and Kissimmee, however some of the oldest Puerto Rican roots in the state are grounded in the Tampa…

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Top 5 Reasons to Retire in Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico

Top 5 Reasons to Retire in Puerto Rico As people approach retirement age, many consider different options for where they want to live. In some cases, a move to a different part of the world may be a great option. One option that many are considering is a move to Puerto Rico. Here are the top five reasons to retire in Puerto Rico. But where ever you decide to retire make sure you have looked into assisted living communities. Here you can start designing healthy communities for senior citizens and…

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Great Architecture in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico
Old San Juan Balcones

Strolling down the streets of old San Juan, Puerto Rico, you are transported back to the time of the conquistadors and the architecture of Andalusia in southern Spain. San Juan was Spain’s major center of commerce and military power in the Caribbean for almost four centuries.  It was the last safe port for the galleons headed back to Spain laden with gold, and the main re-supply port of ships entering from Europe. The city’s military heritage is displayed in several architectural treasures. The El Morro Fortress—The El Morro stands guard…

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