Saturday, May 19, 2012

Puerto Rico – Essential Gear Part 1

What are some of the must have items when you are on vacation (or business) in Puerto Rico? From my own personal perspective the following would be on the top of my list of items to bring: Digital camera: This goes without saying, you need to have a camera with you at all times when [...]

El Yunque Puerto Rico

You have to visit El Yunque in Puerto Rico whether you are here for a couple of days or longer; you will not be disappointed.  For those of you that do not know about El Yunque, it is the tropical rainforest located 45 minutes east of San Juan along highway 3.

Cell Phones in Puerto Rico

If you are planning on using your cell phone while on vacation here in Puerto Rico, then the following may be of use to you. Here in Puerto Rico the main cell phone providers

San Juan The Battle of 1797

If you will be here in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the weekend of April 20, you may want to check out the Battle of San Juan 1797 reenactment by the volunteers of the ‘Fixed Regiment of Puerto Rico’. I do not have complete details of the event,

Restaurants in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico and food can only mean one thing… A fantastic vacation with a choice of restaurants serving world class cuisine from around the world. From local vendor kiosks to award winning restaurants; you will find them all here in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico and Car Rental

These are just my thoughts on whether or not to rent a car when you are on vacation here in Puerto Rico. The first thing to consider is how long will you be on vacation in Puerto Rico and do you want to see more than the beach and Old San Juan. If your vacation [...]

Ropa Vieja Grill Review

If you are looking for authentic Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine then Ropa Vieja Grill might just be the place for you. Ropa Vieja (Spanish for Old Clothes) is located in the Condado district of San Juan and is a medium sized restaurant that is popular with locals as well as visiting tourists.  The décor [...]

Do I Need a Passport for Puerto Rico?

Do I Need a Passport for Puerto Rico?  This is a question that I see over and over in various forums etc.  This questions arise because of the new Western hemisphere Travel Initiative that was implemented at the beginning of the year. The bottom line is ‘NO YOU DO NOT NEED A PASSPORT’ if you [...]

Puerto Rico The Local Food

Here in Puerto Rico, you can find a diverse range of cuisine; but it is the islands traditional food that you have to try when you are here. The locals call it ‘comida criolla’, which is a blend of Spanish, Taíno, African and American influence. Puerto Rican food uses the vast range of fresh produce from the land [...]

Chiringas at El Morro

el morro kite flying

This past Sunday I learned what chiringa means in English.  If you look closely at the photograph you might be able to tell, If not I’ll put you out of your misery. Chiringa means Kite.  If you go to El Morro in Old San Juan any given Sunday (weather permitting) you will see not just [...]