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There is a new legend in the making, in Puerto Rico, and his name is Miguel Cotto. His determination to become the best in the world of boxing is becoming a reality, as his number of winning fights and popularity increases. When fighting in Puerto Rico, organizers are almost guaranteed a crowd of approximately fourteen thousand screaming fans, as they flock to the boxing arena to see their local hero in action.
The El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico offers visitors some of the best wildlife experiences. Magnificent dense forests blanketed in lush vegetation are home to an abundance of wildlife and birds. There are a few hidden treasures within the forest, such as La Mina Falls, which can be reached via the Big Tree Trail or the more popular and spectacular La Mina Trail.
José Feliciano was born in Lares, Puerto Rico, on 10 September 1945. Left permanently blind at birth as a result of congenital glaucoma, Feliciano rose above his adverse circumstances to become a celebrated musician who is widely recognized as the first Latin artist to make a breakthrough into the English music market. This multiple-award winning guitarist, singer and composer serves as an inspiration to many that, with determination, any obstacle can be overcome.
The Puerto Rico Salsa Congress is a celebration of dance, talent and hard work. Dance schools, instructors and professional dancers, who are affiliated with the International Salsa Bureau, from all over the world come to Puerto Rico to take part in this open category competition. Two of the main rules for participation in the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress are: a dancer must be sixteen years of age or older; and to represent a country in the competition, one of the members of a dance couple must be a citizen or be nationalized in the relevant country. Once formalities are over, the El San Juan Hotel & Casino transforms into a dance extravaganza.
The educational and recreational park, Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferre (Luis A. Ferre Science Park), located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, is a great place for a family outing. Focusing primarily on science-related subjects, the park has numerous activities to keep everyone entertained for the day.
In 1948, Puerto Rico sent their first group of athletes to the Olympic Games. Every year since then, proud athletes have carried the Puerto Rican flag in their hearts, to deliver their best performances for their country.
The city of Ponce in Puerto Rico is a popular tourist destination with many places of interest for visitors to explore. Rich in character and history, Ponce is also known as the Pearl of the South and the gateway to Porta Caribe. To accommodate the increase in tourist numbers, this thriving city is focusing on a number of current projects and has many future developments in the pipeline. One of the upcoming projects in Ponce is the Magna Vista Resort, which developers anticipate will be open for business in 2009.
When it comes to sportsmen, artists, musicians and writers, there are always a select few in each country that are able to captivate an international audience and generate positive publicity for themselves and their homeland. In Puerto Rico, many such people have emerged throughout its history, and one of them is Carlos Irizarry. He is known around the world as one of the most talented engravers and painters of our time.
Church San German de Auxerre
Known as the City of Hills, San German is one of the most picturesque destinations in Puerto Ric...
Hacienda Ana
The breathtaking coffee plantations of Hacienda Ana, located on the outskirts of the town of Jay...
Parroquia San Antonio Abad
If you are planning to visit the city of Anasco in Puerto Rico soon, you may choose to stop by t...
Puerto Rico’s Blue Flag Beaches
As an island country surrounded by pristine blue ocean, Puerto Rico has plenty to offer the aver...
Noche de Galerias
Recent years have seen art appreciation in Puerto Rico grow dramatically – both amongst locals...
