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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. Not only are they significant because of their size and for the spectacular cave wall carvings, but also they are symbolic of the culture in the region. The discovery of the Lucero Caves, also known as Cueva Lucero, has proved to archaeologists that inhabitants of this region have been exploring this cave system for centuries.
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Surfers and surfing fans will be flocking to the beautiful country of Puerto Rico for a fantastic competition in the waves. Many have already enjoyed the spectacular sand and surf of Playa Middles, Isabella, during the opening event of the 12th annual Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit on 29 and 30 September 2007.
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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 to be an important ingredient in Puerto Rican cuisine. The local residents in the town of Corozal are so appreciative of this fact, that they have an annual celebration in the plantain’s honor. The National Plantain Festival will take place from 13th to 16th October 2007 and is a celebration of food, music and dance that is enjoyed by all.
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The pretty mountain town of Aibonito in Puerto Rico is located in the Mountain range of Cayey, 731 meters above sea level. It is near the town of Aibonito that you will find the Degetau Rock Observation Tower (Mirador Piedra Degetau).
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Peñuelas is a city of 27,615 (Census, 2000) located on the south coast of Puerto Rico about a dozen miles west of Ponce. Its nickname is "The Valley of the Flamboyant Trees" (in English: "Valley of the Flame Trees") and its citizens are called "Peñolanos". The city was founded in 1793 by Diego de Alvarado and has enjoyed a quiet, peaceful history for the most part.
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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 suggests that it was created in the city of Ponce. The exact date of the original introduction of this form of Puerto Rican music varies somewhere between the years of 1875 to 1920, but its founding is not really important, as Plena is alive and still entertaining thousands.
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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 this mysterious Puerto Rican celebrity is that she was born on 12 January 1974. Some say that Dreuxilla Divine was born in Rio Piedras and others firmly believe that this fashion icon originates from the upper class neighborhood of El Condado in San Juan.
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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 attractions and it plays a fitting role as Puerto Rico’s national tree.
