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Visit the Arecibo Lighthouse – A Great Park for Kids

Nov 26th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Museum, North

The Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park is a cultural theme park based on the history of Puerto Rico. Within the park, you’ll find the lighthouse, the Pirates’ Hideout cave, Taino village recreation, aquarium, mini-zoo, replica sailing ships, and kids’ playground.



A Fun Day of Waterfalls, Hiking, Climbing and Ziplines

Nov 21st, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Central, Hiking, Nature, RainForest, Tour

Acampa offers a day-long adventure in the Toro Negro Rainforest that includes hiking, swimming, waterfall-climbing and zip lines. We recently took this trip and had a blast!



BODIES … the Exhibition in Old San Juan

Nov 20th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category:

The world-renowned BODIES … the Exhibition will be on display in Old San Juan beginning November 22, 2008 for a limited time. This exhibit is about the amazing and complex machine we call the human body.



View the Earth from Above Photo Exhibit in Old San Juan

Nov 7th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category:

A beautiful collection of aerial photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, called Earth from Above, will be on temporary display along the Paseo de la Princesa in Old San Juan, beginning November 19, 2008 and running through April 30, 2009.



Visitor Center in Old San Juan Has Moved

Nov 3rd, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: OldSanJuan

The Visitor Center of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company in Old San Juan has moved to a new location. But don’t worry – it’s still easy to find. They only moved right across the street.



Experience the Beauty at a Paso Fino Horse Show

Oct 21st, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: History, Music, North, RainyDay

For the horse lovers in our audience, have we got a show for you. The Puerto Rican Equestrian Art School (Escuela Puertorriqueña del Arte Ecuestre) puts on a beautiful Paso Fino horse show on the first Friday of every month.



Save Some Money: 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book

Oct 15th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: General, Shopping

I am always looking for ways to save some money, especially on vacation, and I thought that I would share this with our readers. The San Juan edition of the Entertainment Book is filled with 50% discount coupons for restaurants and activities across Puerto Rico.



Outdoor Art in Old San Juan: It’s All Around You

Oct 10th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, History, OldSanJuan

Old San Juan is a 400 year old city, that has come into the modern age with original great old buildings that blend well with the modern conveniences. You can see art all over as you walk around outside in Old San Juan. There are sculptures galore, in all sizes and styles, depicting all sorts of people and things. So explore the old city and see what wonderful art you can find!



Get Married or Renew Your Vows in Puerto Rico

Oct 1st, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: General

Getting married on a tropical island, on the beach, with the sun setting behind you … How romantic! Or how about getting married in a garden surrounded by tropical flowers … or in the rain forest … or just about anywhere your heart desires! If that is what you are looking to do while visiting Puerto Rico, you have many options.



Playa Colora – A Secret Beach in Fajardo

Sep 24th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature

We found a cute secluded beach, just a short 25-minute walk from Seven Seas Balneario in Fajardo, called Playa Colora.