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Enjoy a Puerto Rican Flamenco Dance Show in Old San Juan

Mar 29th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Dance, Music, OldSanJuan, RainyDay

The Cadencia Andaluza: Espectáculo de Flamenco Puertorriqueño show at the Tablao de Paulette is a traditional Flamenco music and dance show with a Puerto Rican flair. It’s an enjoyable way to spend a couple hours on a Saturday night and to experience a slice of real Puerto Rican life.



Go For a Walk in La Marquesa Forest Park

Mar 15th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Central, Hiking, Nature, RainForest

Guaynabo City has created a beautiful forest reserve of approximately 600 acres for the enjoyment of future Puerto Ricans and visitors to the island, called La Marquesa Forest Park (or Parque Forestal La Marquesa in Spanish). Take a couple hours to enjoy the natural beauty of this forest.



Luis A. Ferre Science Park: An Eclectic Collection

Mar 8th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: History, Metro, Museum

The Luis A. Ferré Science Park in Bayamón houses an eclectic collection of attractions — a Planetarium, a Zoo, an Observation Tower and museums ranging from Natural History, to Transportation, to Telecommunication, to Archeology, among others. It’s an enjoyable way to spend a few hours of vacation.



¿Dónde Está el Baño?

Mar 5th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: General, OldSanJuan

Finding a restroom while visiting a strange city can be difficult. We’ve scouted out some of the public (and not so public) places you can find a restroom during your time in Old San Juan. This is one list that you’ll want to keep with you!



Hike El Toro Trail to the Highest Point in the Rain Forest

Mar 1st, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature, RainForest

For an unobstructed view of north and east coasts, hike El Toro Trail to the highest point in El Yunque National Forest. We thought it was an enjoyable day of hiking, though it can be muddy and strenuous at times.



Go Outlet Shopping Near Arecibo

Feb 26th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: North, Shopping

The recently expanded Prime Outlets Shopping Village in Barceloneta now boasts over 85 designer and famous-name factory stores. You’ll find discounts on brands like Coach, Gap, Tommy, Polo, Adidas, Nike, Reebok, and many more. And it’s only about 1 hour from the San Juan area.



Visit a Taíno Indian Cave in Las Piedras

Feb 22nd, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: East, History, Tour

Las Piedras is the home of an interesting Cueva del Indio (Indian Cave) that has hundreds of petroglyphs etched into the rocks by Taíno Indians centuries ago. A visit to this site provides a glimpse into the ancient Taíno culture.



Celebrate La Bomba in Piñones

Feb 19th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Dance, East, Metro, Music

Join a community in their celebration of their African heritage every second and fourth Friday at the COPI Center in Piñones. Enjoy the Bomba & Plena music & dance that invigorates this culture.



Playa Escondida – A Hidden Beach in Fajardo

Feb 15th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Hiking, Nature

Playa Escondida is the perfect beach if you’re looking for a secluded beach spot (though no swimming allowed). But you will have to do some work to get there! It’s about a 25-minute walk through the mangrove forest from Seven Seas Beach in Fajardo.



Ride a Bike on the Boardwalk in Piñones

Feb 12th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, General, Metro, Nature

Biking on the boardwalk in Piñones is a favorite activity of locals and tourists alike. It’s just minutes from Isla Verde, and it has bike paths go along the beach and through the mangrove forest, where the views are fantastic.