The Arecibo Observatory: The Truth Is Out There
June 30, 2011 by Coqui · 3 Comments
The Arecibo Observatory is CURRENTLY home to the world’s largest single-aperture radio telescope with a diameter of 1000ft (305m). Unfortunately that crown will be handed over to China in 2016 when the radio telescope goes online in the Guizhou Province in southern China. The Arecibo Radio Telescope is used to study three major research areas: [...]
4th of July in Puerto Rico
June 24, 2011 by Coqui · Leave a Comment
As island celebrations go, the 4th of July in Puerto Rico is a low key event. Yes it is an official holiday here, with the majority of islander enjoying time with their families. So expect the beaches and places like El Yunque Rainforest will be very busy, just like a regular holiday. So if you [...]
Fathers Day in Puerto Rico
June 14, 2011 by Coqui · Leave a Comment
If you happen to be spending fathers day in Puerto Rico, here are a few ideas to give your dad a great time on this special day. Adventurous Dad For those dads that like a bit of an adrenalin rush, why not treat them to an adventure at one of the many zip line tours [...]
Big Picture: My Take on Raices Fountain
June 9, 2011 by Coqui · Leave a Comment
Raices Fountain in Old San Juan, is one of my favorite places and makes for a great photo opportunity along Paseo de la Princesa.
Big Picture: El Morro Fort: Looking East
Jazz, Obama and a High Wire Act: Puerto Rico June 2011
June 1, 2011 by Coqui · Leave a Comment
What do Barack Obama, Jazz and daredevil Nik Wallenda, have in common? You can catch them all here in Puerto Rico during the month of June. June 14, President Barack Obama will be making the FIRST Official visit by a sitting President, since J F Kennedy’s visit to the island in 1961. Looks like President [...]
El Yunque Rainforest Visitor Center
May 17, 2011 by Coqui · 4 Comments
El Yunque Rainforest Visitor Center (El Portal Rain Forest Center) is the official visitor center for the El Yunque Rainforest and is located at Km. 4.3 on PR 191. The building is an impressive structure hidden amongst the trees of El Yunque and is accessed from the car park by an elevated walkway. The elevated [...]
Guavate: It’s a PORK Thing
Question: Guavate, Puerto Rico ? Answer: The best (but not the only place) to try Lechon (slow roasted whole pig) in Puerto Rico Guavate, Puerto Rico is a pork lover’s dream and is a MUST stop for anyone who wants to try the traditional Puerto Rican Lechon. Located about 45mins south of San Juan, Guavate [...]
Balconies of Old San Juan – Photo Essay
April 15, 2011 by Coqui · 4 Comments
I love Old San Juan, it’s a great place to wander around and enjoy the architecture, the open spaces and of course the history. Here are a few photos from some recent trips to Old San Juan showcasing the highlights of some of these buildings; their balconies.
1797 Battle of San Juan: Reenactment 2011
March 31, 2011 by Coqui · Leave a Comment
The original Battle of San Juan, took place in April 1797, you can enjoy a reenactment of the 1797 Battle of San Juan, on April 2 – May 1, 2011. I went to last year’s reenactment and had a really great time. It was cool to see the various period costumes, weapons and canons and [...]
