English Blog Your Puerto Rico blog 2009-11-05T13:47:56+00:00 DotClear daily 1 2009-11-05T13:47:56+00:00 Church San German de Auxerre 2009-11-05T13:47:56+00:00 2009-11-05T13:47:56+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/church-san-german-de-auxerre Editor Travel Known as the City of Hills, San German is one of the most picturesque destinations in Puerto Rico. As it was the second Puerto Rican city to be established in 1511 by the Spanish, it is a city that is steeped in history, tradition and historical attractions. Visitors will find San German to be a fascinating city with a great variety of activities to enjoy and breathtaking sights, such as the Church San German de Auxerre. Known as the City of Hills, San German is one of the most picturesque destinations in Puerto Rico. As it was the second Puerto Rican city to be established in 1511 by the Spanish, it is a city that is steeped in history, tradition and historical attractions. Visitors will find San German to be a fascinating city with a great variety of activities to enjoy and breathtaking sights, such as the Church San German de Auxerre. Hacienda Ana 2009-10-14T07:45:15+00:00 2009-10-14T07:45:15+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/hacienda-ana Editor Travel The breathtaking coffee plantations of Hacienda Ana, located on the outskirts of the town of Jayuya in Puerto Rico, are involved in more than just coffee production. Even though it has been providing the country with top quality coffee beans and related products for centuries, which it has become famous for, it is also running conservation projects and initiatives with various organizations. Activities offered by Hacienda Ana lure hundreds of visitors to this magnificent part of Puerto Rico each year. The breathtaking coffee plantations of Hacienda Ana, located on the outskirts of the town of Jayuya in Puerto Rico, are involved in more than just coffee production. Even though it has been providing the country with top quality coffee beans and related products for centuries, which it has become famous for, it is also running conservation projects and initiatives with various organizations. Activities offered by Hacienda Ana lure hundreds of visitors to this magnificent part of Puerto Rico each year. Parroquia San Antonio Abad 2009-08-24T10:53:57+00:00 2009-08-24T10:53:57+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/parroquia-san-antonio-abad Editor Travel If you are planning to visit the city of Anasco in Puerto Rico soon, you may choose to stop by the Parroquia San Antonia Abad. This beautiful old parish makes for an interesting attraction and can be easily found just behind the Casa/Museo de Colon. If you are planning to visit the city of Anasco in Puerto Rico soon, you may choose to stop by the Parroquia San Antonia Abad. This beautiful old parish makes for an interesting attraction and can be easily found just behind the Casa/Museo de Colon. Puerto Rico’s Blue Flag Beaches 2009-07-28T13:22:38+00:00 2009-07-28T13:22:38+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/puerto-ricos-blue-flag-beaches Editor Features As an island country surrounded by pristine blue ocean, Puerto Rico has plenty to offer the average traveller. In fact, there is as much as 272 miles of coastline surrounding Puerto Rico, meaning that visitors can expect a never-ending supply of beautiful beaches. As an island country surrounded by pristine blue ocean, Puerto Rico has plenty to offer the average traveller. In fact, there is as much as 272 miles of coastline surrounding Puerto Rico, meaning that visitors can expect a never-ending supply of beautiful beaches. Noche de Galerias 2009-07-03T11:09:11+00:00 2009-07-03T11:09:11+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/noche-de-galerias Editor Features Recent years have seen art appreciation in Puerto Rico grow dramatically – both amongst locals and amongst visitors. Much of this can be attributed to efforts by CODEVISA to expose the masses to and educate them about Puerto Rican art. No doubt, the Noche de Galerias program has played a key role in this growth. Recent years have seen art appreciation in Puerto Rico grow dramatically – both amongst locals and amongst visitors. Much of this can be attributed to efforts by CODEVISA to expose the masses to and educate them about Puerto Rican art. No doubt, the Noche de Galerias program has played a key role in this growth. Casa Rosada 2009-06-10T16:19:43+00:00 2009-06-10T16:19:43+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/casa-rosada Editor Travel Many buildings in Puerto Rico have served a multitude of purposes during their existence and have fortunately survived through the ages to still be in use today and stand as reminders of the rich history of Puerto Rico. Some have become noteworthy attractions in various cities, and in San Juan the Casa Rosada is one of these popular tourist attractions. It is a very unique building, as not only serves as a museum, but is still in daily use. Many buildings in Puerto Rico have served a multitude of purposes during their existence and have fortunately survived through the ages to still be in use today and stand as reminders of the rich history of Puerto Rico. Some have become noteworthy attractions in various cities, and in San Juan the Casa Rosada is one of these popular tourist attractions. It is a very unique building, as not only serves as a museum, but is still in daily use. Biblioteca Electrónica Sixto Escobar 2009-05-13T12:57:54+00:00 2009-05-13T12:57:54+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/biblioteca-electronica-sixto-escobar Editor Miscellaneous Heroes are generally hard to come by, and when a sports hero like Sixto Escobar appears, everyone stands behind him, and no-one wants to forget his spectacular life and triumphs. Sixto Escobar is a legend in Puerto Rico. Winning hearts and support through every punch he threw and today, streets, monuments, and in this case, libraries, keep his name and memory alive. The Biblioteca Electrònica Sixto Escobar serves two purposes, paying tribute to the boxing idol, and to provide a service to the public. Heroes are generally hard to come by, and when a sports hero like Sixto Escobar appears, everyone stands behind him, and no-one wants to forget his spectacular life and triumphs. Sixto Escobar is a legend in Puerto Rico. Winning hearts and support through every punch he threw and today, streets, monuments, and in this case, libraries, keep his name and memory alive. The Biblioteca Electrònica Sixto Escobar serves two purposes, paying tribute to the boxing idol, and to provide a service to the public. Circa 09 International Art Fair 2009-04-09T13:17:19+00:00 2009-04-09T13:17:19+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/circa-09-international-art-fair Editor Miscellaneous Puerto Rico has always been a festive, cultural and exotic destination for travelers, but in recent years, it has been actively showcasing the artistic magnificence of Central America and the Caribbean. Four years ago it hosted the first Circa International Art Fair, and this year, from the 16th to the 20th of April 2009, the Puerto Rico Convention Centre will once again be host to this spectacular event. The Circa 09 International Art Fair is most definitely one of the most prestigious events of the year. Puerto Rico has always been a festive, cultural and exotic destination for travelers, but in recent years, it has been actively showcasing the artistic magnificence of Central America and the Caribbean. Four years ago it hosted the first Circa International Art Fair, and this year, from the 16th to the 20th of April 2009, the Puerto Rico Convention Centre will once again be host to this spectacular event. The Circa 09 International Art Fair is most definitely one of the most prestigious events of the year. Mavi Carnival 2009-03-16T19:18:11+00:00 2009-03-16T19:18:11+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/mavi-carnival Editor Travel The Taino have played a very important role in the history of Puerto Rico, and many of the customs and traditions of the Taino are still being practiced in the country. It is estimated that approximately sixty percent of the population in Puerto Rico are descendants of the Taino, and staying in touch with their roots are extremely important to them. One tradition of the Taino that can be experienced today is the drinking of Mabì; which is used to celebrated an elaborate festival in the city of Juana Diaz. The Taino have played a very important role in the history of Puerto Rico, and many of the customs and traditions of the Taino are still being practiced in the country. It is estimated that approximately sixty percent of the population in Puerto Rico are descendants of the Taino, and staying in touch with their roots are extremely important to them. One tradition of the Taino that can be experienced today is the drinking of Mabì; which is used to celebrated an elaborate festival in the city of Juana Diaz. Exploring La Parguera’s Cays and Islands 2009-02-25T10:50:54+00:00 2009-02-25T10:50:54+00:00 http://www.puertorico.com/blog/exploring-la-pargueras-cays-and-islands Editor Travel If you’re looking for a great holiday destination at a somewhat quieter seafront location, look no further than Lajas in Puerto Rico. Located in the southwestern region, Lajas is home to the fabulous natural phenomenon called ‘La Parguera’ or ‘Phosphorescent Bay’. If you’re looking for a great holiday destination at a somewhat quieter seafront location, look no further than Lajas in Puerto Rico. Located in the southwestern region, Lajas is home to the fabulous natural phenomenon called ‘La Parguera’ or ‘Phosphorescent Bay’.