and learn more about Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has 15 lighthouses located around the coastline (16 if you include the ruins of the Isla de Cabras lighthouse built by the United States). Of these, 5 are in desperate need of repair (and included on the Lighthouse Doomsday List) and 10 have been recently restored or are in good shape.
So what is Panoramio? Basically it is Google maps with user generated photos. It’s a great way to see what other travelers have found interesting to photograph, here in Puerto Rico. So if you want to see what San Juan has to offer, just enter ‘San Juan, Puerto Rico’ into the search field and Panoramio [...]
One of the best ways to experience the culture of a country is to explore beyond the usual tourist attractions and to sample the local cuisine. Here in Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) has established a program that recognizes outstanding restaurants outside of San Juan, which maintain the highest level of quality [...]
Photo by spacemonkey using CC. Note: this photo was not taken in PR There are many areas around the coastline of Puerto Rico that are suitable for surfing; but where can you find the best surf? One of the best if not the best area’s for surfing in Puerto Rico is Rincon, located on the [...]
Photo by Heo2035Are you a serious casino player or just a casual gamer? Which ever it is; Puerto Rico’s casino scene, will allow you to test your gambling skills. You will find casino’s located in most of the major hotels around the island with the majority located in the San Juan area. Most are open [...]
Photo by jeffbelmonte Updated April 1, 2008 Getting married is said to be one of the most stressful times in your life. Add to that a destination wedding in the Caribbean and the stress levels can be even higher. For anyone planning a wedding here in Puerto Rico; these tips may help smooth the process.
There is a new addition to the site; an Interactive Puerto Rico Travel Map. Or to put it another way; a personalized Google map with points of interest for the whole island. Currently the main focus is the San Juan and north east area, but additions will be made regularly to the map; to cover [...]
Two of the must see’s for anyone visiting Puerto Rico are the beautiful city of Old San Juan and the lush greenery of the El Yunque rainforest. For those visitors that have already seen these two, or for visitors who are looking for something a little bit different, I found the following while searching for [...]
Photo by jbcurio Tonight here in Puerto Rico, thousands of children will be going to bed having first placed a shoe box full of grass under their bed, along with a wish list. Why?
Here in Puerto Rico there are many traditional foods and drinks that appear over the Christmas Holiday Season and Coquito is one of my favorites. Coquito is Puerto Rico’s Christmas eggnog and it is delicious. If you are here in Puerto Rico over the Christmas period, more than likely you will be offered a glass [...]
