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Puerto Rico has a rich cultural heritage which is very appealing to travelers, making this beautiful island a popular tourist destination. Estudio Cajiga is situated right in the heart of Old San Juan. Renowned Puerto Rican artist, Luis Cajiga, is the driving force behind this well designed art gallery which features many of his own works as well as the works of other artists.
An hours drive out of Ponce, lies the town of San German. It is as if the entire town should be preserved in a museum, as it is filled with historical architectural masterpieces and monuments that confirm that San German is one of the oldest towns in Puerto Rico today. It was originally founded in the year 1512. After being rebuilt in 1570, following the destruction and devastation left behind by the French, it became a haven for pirates, poets, politicians and smugglers and was named in honor of King Ferdinand of Spain’s second wife, Germain de Foix. One of the noteworthy buildings of the time, that has survived, is the San German de Auxerre.
All the shopaholics will be relieved to know that Puerto Rico has a mall that seems to go on for miles, has more stores than can be listed in one sentence and also ensures that children remain entertained while the adults shop. To the husband travelers this might not be such good news, but the Plaza Las Americas has ensured that there are plenty benches for those who need to rest between trying to keep up with the women.
Between the town of Esperanza, Puerto Rico, and Sun Bay, is a beautiful island named Vieques Island. It is known for its magnificent beaches and for the smaller islands such as Cayo Afuera that can be reached from here. Cayo Afuera is off the south coast of Vieques and is one of the attractions of the area that should be explored by water sports enthusiasts.
Located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico the Mario Morales Coliseum is an indoor sporting arena which is mostly used for the game of basketball. This arena, with a seating capacity of 5,500 was opened in 1983 and is home to the basketball team, Guaynabo Mets. The Mario Morales Coliseum is also used for roller derby, volleyball, boxing, martial arts and music concerts.
The music genre of Bomba originated in the northeastern regions of Puerto Rico in the 1800s with the import of African slaves to the island. Cities such as Loiza and Fajardo still have a strong African presence as it was in this area that most slaves lived and worked. Bomba became a very unique form of music in Puerto Rico that can still be heard, along with the dances that accompany the music.
The Festival de Metal Boricua is a festival dedicated to the musicians and fans of heavy metal music. Held on an annual basis in Puerto Rico since 2004, the fifth Festival de Metal Boricua is set to take place on 17 May 2008 in the mountain town of Cayey, Puerto Rico.
The art of horse riding is embedded almost 250 years into the history of Puerto Rico. Able horsemen are still found on the island, but a select group of riders at the Puerto Rico Equestrian Art School have perfected the taming of horses and being able to train their noble steeds in detailed and intricate routines that most riders can only marvel at. The grace and elegance that is portrayed by both horse and rider make the performances by the Puerto Rico Equestrian Art School absolutely breathtaking.
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