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• Christmas Tradition in Puerto Rico

  Christmas in Puerto Rico is definitely celebrated in style. The traditions here are festive and take place from December through to January. The Puerto Rican way of celebrating this religious ...

• Cueva Lucero and Its Hidden Treasures

  Near the city of Ponce, lies Juana Diaz. It is a small city in Puerto Rico that has become a popular destination as it is home to an extremely important archaeological site - the Lucero Caves. ...

• The National Plantain Festival – Celebrating Local Cuisine

  The plantain was so important in the diet of the inhabitants of Puerto Rico during the 19th century that it was given the nickname of “nuestro pan” meaning “our daily bread”. Plantain continues ...

• Traditional Plena Music of Puerto Rico

  It is known that Plena Music originates from the Southern coast of Puerto Rico, and although there is no shortage of stories relating to the history of Plena Music, the most popular version ...

• The Mysterious, Yet Famous Dreuxilla Divine

  Every Puerto Rican knows the name Dreuxilla Divine. She is a drag queen that came on the scene in the year 2000 and has gained popularity over the last few years. All that is really known about ...

• The Kapok Tree – the National Tree of Puerto Rico

  If you travel to Puerto Rico you may notice that there is an abundance of one particular tree – the Kapok (Ceiba) tree. This beautiful tree is common in tropical rainforests and other natural ...

• The Critically Endangered Puerto Rican Parrot

  If you visit the Caribbean National Forest while you are in Puerto Rico, you may be fortunate enough to see a Puerto Rican Amazon Parrot. This attractive bird is endemic to Puerto Rico, but it ...

• El Commandante Race Track – Pride of Puerto Rico

  Horse racing became a very popular sport in Puerto Rico in the early 1900’s. The first imported racehorses that were documented went by the names of Meteor and Covandonga. Following their ...

• The Artisans Fair – A Collaboration of the Arts

  If you are planning a trip to Puerto Rico around the June/July holidays, you might want to consider spending some time at the Artisans Fair. This brilliant fair will keep you entertained for ...

• The Famous Amparo Porcelain Inn of Puerto Rico

  Down a pretty little street in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, there lies a little treasure chest to delight the senses and the heart of each one who is privileged enough to be able to visit and ...