Friday, May 18, 2012

Big Picture: Canon at El Morro

canon at El morro Fort old san juan

Canon @ El Morro during 1697 Battle of San Juan Reenactment

Danza, Comics, Food and more: Puerto Rico May 2012

puerto rico events may 2012

Puerto Rico’s very own ballroom dance, the Danza is celebrated this month, along with Puerto Rico’s very own ComicCon and the inaugural Puerto Rico Restaurant Week Danza Week in Ponce, May 14-20 Danza is a formal dance similar to a waltz that first saw the dance floor towards the end of the 19th Century in [...]

1797 Battle of San Juan Reenactment: In Pictures

1797 Battle of San Juan Reenactment

This past weekend the Regimiento Fijo de Puerto Rico and a group of Living History Volunteers including more than a dozen from Poland reenacted events from the 1797 Battle of San Juan. The weekend started with a night march through the streets of Old San Juan and continued with events in and around El Morro [...]

Puerto Rico Tourism Roundup: April 2012

Puerto Rico Tourism Round Up April 2012

For this month’s round up we’ve got a mixed bag of articles to share. From surfing tips, to camping, to kids enjoying El Yunque; check out the articles below and get inspired your next trip to Puerto Rico Oh and there’s an awesome video that you need to check out…. Rincon: One of the Caribbean [...]

Puerto Rico Restaurant Week

Puerto Rico Restaurant Week

Continuing on from where Saborea Puerto Rico left off, Puerto Rico Restaurant Week makes its debut on the Puerto Rico Culinary Calendar from May 14 -20, 2012. The premise for Puerto Rico Restaurant Week is simple: each participating restaurant will feature a set 3-course menu for $29 or $39, featuring dishes prepared especially for the [...]

Night March Kicks Off 1797 Battle of San Juan Reenactment

1797 Battle of San Juan: 2012 Reenactment

If you are in Old San Juan early evening this Friday April 27, then checkout the Regimiento Fijo de Puerto Rico and Living History Volunteers Night March that opens the weekend long 1797 Battle of San Juan Reenactment. According to Jose E. Lopez, Teniente Abanderado of the Regimiento Fijo de Puerto Rico, this will be [...]

Kid Friendly Old San Juan

kid friendly old san juan, El Morro Fort and Esplanade

As the father of a very active 4 year old boy and 14 month old girl, one of the things I love about Old San Juan is the number of different things we can see and do that are fun for all the family and that are especially kid friendly. For anyone heading here who [...]

Puerto Rico Craft Beer Festival

Puerto Rico Craft Beer Festival

If you are a fan of artisan craft beers then Palmas Station in Cataño is the place to be on Saturday April 28, 2012. The 2012 Puerto Rico Craft Beer Festival is being held at Palmas Station will feature around 400 beers from around the world and you will have 5 hours to sample your [...]

Big Picture: Lechon in Guavate

Lechon in Guavate, Puerto Rico

A must for any one looking to try some great traditional Puerto Rican Food; Lechon in Guavate

Puerto Rico Tourism Roundup: March 2012

Puerto Rico Tourism Roundup: March 2012

With the annual Saborea Puerto Rico Food Extravganza taking place in April, this month’s roundup has a culinary feel about it along with some ideas on how to make the best of your stay here Puerto Rico’s Culinary Renaissance Former resident and now frequent visitor to Puerto Rico, Julie Schwietert Collazo has a great article [...]