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Most visitors to Puerto Rico ensure that they make the trip to Culebra Island because of its magnificent beaches, friendly island atmosphere and its wonderful snorkeling spots along the coast. Not many realize that eighty percent of Culebra Island falls under the care of the Culebra Island National Wildlife Refuge, and even less are aware that excavations within the borders of the refuge led to significant historical discoveries and an insight into the early inhabitants of the island.
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Puerto Rican Latin Pop singer, Chayanne, was born on 28 June 1968 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Named Elmer Figueroa Arce at birth, at the age of 19, Chayanne adopted his artistic name from a western television series that his mother was fond of watching. With worldwide sales exceeding 10 million albums, Chayanne has gone on to become one of Puerto Rico’s most successful pop stars.
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Situated in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Casa Paoli was once the home of the late Antonio Paoli, a Puerto Rican opera singer who was known affectionately as both “The King of Puerto Rican Tenors” and as the “Tenor of the Kings”. Casa Paoli is currently a museum exhibiting documents and other memorabilia from the life of this well respected singer, along with examples of Puerto Rican art and a history of the city of Ponce. It also serves as the home of the Puerto Rico Center for Folkloric Research.
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The construction of the Ponce Aquarium, otherwise known as the Oceanographic Studies Center of the Caribbean, is scheduled to begin in July 2008, with anticipated completion in early 2010. The proposed site for the Ponce Aquarium is near the popular La Guancha boardwalk, adjacent to Ponce Bay and in close proximity to the Ponce Hilton Golf and Casino Resort Hotel. In addition to being a key scientific and research center in the area, the Ponce Aquarium will be an additional tourist attraction in the popular Porta Caribe region of Puerto Rico.
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Situated in the Caribbean Sea and with temperate weather conditions all year round, the archipelago of Puerto Rico is perfect for water sports of all descriptions. Scuba divers who have explored its underwater treasures agree that diving conditions are among the best in the world. The colorful Yellow Reef in the vicinity of the island of Desecheo is considered by many to be one of the best dives off the coast of Puerto Rico.
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Rincon is generally known as a picturesque holiday destination, with unspoilt beaches, a vibrant energy and hotspots for surfers, both local and foreign. Once a year, the lure of this magnificent city is enhanced by the hosting of the Rincon Film Festival. The city comes alive with parties, lavish dinners and an influx of visitors attending this film extravaganza. This year, the Rincon Film Festival will take place between the 22nd and the 26th of April. It is set to be film holiday of a lifetime.
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Although the Puerto Rican city of Ponce, fondly referred to as La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), is a beautiful city with many places of interest to visit, it has historically always played second fiddle to San Juan, the capital city of Puerto Rico. However, since the upgrading of the airport, which now accommodates direct flights from the continental United States, Ponce has been welcoming more tourist trade and a number of exciting developments are in the pipeline for the city.
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In the Western Coast Valley of Puerto Rico, near Boqueron, lies the city of Cabo Rojo and its surrounding municipalities. It is a destination in Puerto Rico that is known for its magnificent natural splendor, and for having the most beautiful sunsets on the island. It is a destination that is famous for the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, where hundreds of migratory birds and some of the sixteen endemic bird species of Puerto Rico can be found. Lately, more visitors are starting to explore the breathtaking Joyuda beach and the Joyuda Lagoon.
