Panoramic view at the Mirador Villalba Orocovis lookout on the Ruta Panoramica, RT 143
Big Picture: Mirador Villalba Orocovis
December 13, 2011 by 4 Comments
The Arecibo Observatory: The Truth Is Out There
June 30, 2011 by 5 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: [...]
Guavate: It’s a PORK Thing
May 9, 2011 by 3 Comments
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 [...]
Big Picture: Lago Dos Bocas
March 8, 2011 by 1 Comment
Lago Dos Bocas is located near Utuado in the central region of Puerto Rico. The lake and lakeside restaurants make this a great day trip for any one visiting Puerto Rico
4 Alternative Puerto Rico Day Trips
June 10, 2010 by 2 Comments
Ok, so you have just read the ‘First Time to Puerto Rico: 5 Essential Day Trips’ article and you are thinking to yourself. ‘We’ve done all those’ or ‘We’re looking for something a bit less touristy’. What options do you have? Answer: PLENTY For anyone that has already been to Puerto Rico and explored the [...]
Lago Dos Bocas: A Man-Made Gem
February 3, 2010 by 10 Comments
Lago Dos Bocas (Dos Bocas Lake) is located in the Utuado region of Puerto Rico and makes a great daytrip destination (weekends and public holidays). If you are looking for a relaxing time, great scenery and great food; then Lago Dos Bocas is a MUST. Lago Dos Bocas is located just north of Utuado in [...]
Discover Caguas Botanical Garden: A Fine Blend of History and Nature
January 27, 2010 by 1 Comment
60 acres of landscaped gardens mixed with the remains of a 19th Century Sugar Cane Plantation are what awaits you at the Caguas Botanical Gardens. The Caguas Botanical and Cultural Garden (Jardin Botanico y Cultural) first opened in April 2007 and since then locals and visitors alike have walked the grounds enjoying the living exhibits [...]
16 Things To Do In Puerto Rico’s Central Region
November 27, 2008 by 6 Comments
16 Things to do in Puerto Rico’s Central region 1. Rio Abajo Forest Rd. 621 Utuado Open Tuesday – Sunday 787-724-3724 2. Dos Bocas Lake Man made lake (reservoir). From the Dos Bocas Pier you can take a free boat ride across the lake to one of several lakeside Creole restaurants that are open on [...]
Guavate Home of the Lechon
November 23, 2008 by 24 Comments
Guavate located south of San Juan is not the only place on the island for find great lechon (roast pork), but it’s probably the most well known (it’s even been featured on the Anthony Bourdain No Reservations TV show). If you are looking for an authentic, popular with the local place then head to Guavate [...]
Aibonito Flower Festival for Flowers and Music
June 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
During the last week of June and the first week of July, the Festival de las Flores or Aibonito Flower Festival takes place on 25 acres of land near the mountain town of Aibonito. The festival is supported by hundreds of growers from around the island. Expect to see the newest varieties of local flowers [...]
