Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Big Picture: Cuartel de Ballajá, Old San Juan

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Cuartel de Ballajá in Old San Juan

Puerto Rico Events: May 2013

Puerto Rico Events May 2013

Plenty of events happening in Puerto Rico during May, with the highlights being, Puerto Rico Restaurant Week, ‘Puerto Rico Danza Week’ and ComicCon May 14-28, Puerto Rico Restaurant Week Simple concept; great restaurants serving a 3 course menu at an affordable fixed price. Numerous restaurants from San Juan and around the island will be taking [...]

9 Iconic Photography Locations In Puerto Rico

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History, architecture, culture, and breathtaking scenery; Puerto Rico has them all and more. Here are my 9 Iconic Photography Locations In Puerto Rico; just to get you started El Morro Fort Old San Juan For me El Morro Fort in Old San Juan is the most iconic photography location in Puerto Rico. Its dramatic cliff [...]

Puerto Rico Restaurant Week 2013

Puerto Rico restaurant week 2013

Puerto Rico Restaurant Week is back. After last year’s hugely successful inaugural event, this year’s Puerto Rico Restaurant Week takes place May 14 – 28, 2013. I know that’s actually 2 weeks, but that’s a bonus right? The restaurant and food scene in Puerto Rico is vibrant and energetic with new restaurants and chefs winning [...]

Get to Know the Regions of Puerto Rico

Regions of Puerto Rico

The island of Puerto Rico packs a tremendous amount of diversification into its relative small land mass, making it a perfect holiday destination for folks looking for more than just a Caribbean beach getaway. In order to help promote the whole island of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Government and Puerto Rico Tourism Company divided [...]

San Juan Photo Marathon

San Juan Photo marathon 2013

If you are into photography this sounds like a cool event; plus it will benefit Pediatric Cancer Patients here in Puerto Rico. Fotomission will be hosting the very first San Juan Photo Marathon on Sunday April 21, 2013. The event is open to everyone and will take place around the streets of Old San Juan. [...]

Puerto Rico Events: April 2013

Puerto Rico Events April 2013

April sees the return of several popular events here in Puerto Rico, with the hugely popular Saborea Puerto Rico Food Festival, the Rincon Film Festival and the 1797 Battle of San Juan Re-enactment topping the bill. But watch out for some cool local festivals too. April 4 – 7, Saborea Puerto Rico, San Juan Saborea [...]

Big Picture: El Morro Fort at Dusk

el morro fort old san juan at dusk

2013 Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Festival

2013 Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Festival

The 2013 Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Festival returns to Tito Puente Amphitheater in San Juan to honor local composer, trombonist and AfroRican jazz pioneer, William Cepeda. The festival takes place from Thursday to Sunday March 21 – 24 Along with William Cepeda, other artists performing include: Viento de Agua, Henry Cole and the Afrobeat Collection, [...]

Year Round Events in Puerto Rico

Year Round Events in Puerto Rico

Don’t panic if it looks like there are no major events happening during your vacation to Puerto Rico; as there are a host of events happening all year round here on the island. With events around Puerto Rico happening daily, weekly and monthly; I’m sure you will find something that catches your eye… Events in [...]