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Articles in the Art Category

Open Your Mind at an Art Museum in San Juan

Jul 25th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, History, Metro, Museum, RainyDay

Are you looking for a little quiet culture in the heart of San Juan? Maybe something to do on a rainy or super hot day? The Museum of Art of Puerto Rico and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico are just a few blocks apart, and they are full of interesting objects of art.



Follow La Ruta del Corazón Criollo in Caguas

Jul 18th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, Central, History, Museum, Music, RainyDay, Tour

Caguas is a wonderful small city, just 20 minutes south of San Juan, that offers many things to do for visitors. One of those things is La Ruta del Corazón Criollo (the Route to the Heart of Creole). It is a self-guided walking tour to 12 museums and places of interest, all within a few blocks around the town square. These museums provide visitors some insight into the history of Caguas and Creole.



Something for Everyone in the Town of Luquillo

Jun 13th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, Beach, East, History, Nature, North, RainForest, RainyDay, Shopping

When looking for day trips to do, I sometimes forget to look at places close to home. Luquillo is a great little town in the north east part of Puerto Rico. It is home to diverse natural beauty — both miles of beautiful beaches and acres of rain forest. It has a rich and interesting history and a decently active, modern social life. Most people assume they have "done" Luquillo if they make it to the food kiosks and Luquillo Beach, but there is a lot more for people to do and enjoy. So take some time and come explore Luquillo!



A Melding of Sacred Symbols in Luquillo

May 30th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, East, History, North

If you are in the Luquillo area and enjoy seeing unusual artwork, a quick stop at Saint Joseph’s Church in Luquillo is worth a visit. Its old and lovely facade holds a rare treasure inside — some of the most beautiful wood carvings. While wood carvings are not unusual for a Catholic church, these ones are — they combine Catholic religious presentations, with nature and symbols from other cultures and religions. This is one of those rare and pleasant finds!



Discover Your Inner Artist in the Rain Forest

Jan 31st, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, East, RainForest, RainyDay

I love art. I am in awe of people that can take a blank canvas and make something so beautiful. I always wanted to do it, but I really don’t have an artistic bone in my body. Our friend, Monica Linville, is a fantastic artist, and she has recently started some workshops designed for the beginner, with fun in mind. She invited us to her studio one morning to take of the workshops … and here’s what happened.



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!



At the Mall: Handbags, Shoes & … Great Art!

Mar 12th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, Metro, Museum, RainyDay, Shopping

Where can you spend the day shopping for high fashion, catch a movie, and view fantastic works of art? How about Plaza las Americas mall in San Juan.
For the next two years, the Ponce Museum of Art (Museo de Arte de Ponce, or MAP) will be closed for renovations, and many of the famous works [...]



Visit the Museums of Old San Juan

Oct 25th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, Museum, North, OldSanJuan, RainyDay, Tour

The typical visitor to Old San Juan visits the major "touristy" historical sites in the old city, including the forts (El Morro and San Cristobal), La Princesa, La Forteleza, and the Cathedral, to name a few. In fact, our 3-part walking tour will guide you past all of these places.
But there are a number of [...]



Self Guided Walking Tour of Old San Juan – Part 3

Jul 14th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, History, Museum, OldSanJuan, RainyDay

Part 2 of our Old San Juan Self Guided Walking Tour series started at El Morro and ended back at La Casita. This article will pick up where the prior one left off.
This time we will go east from La Casita and the Visitor’s Center. With the Casita to your back, cross the [...]



Self Guided Walking Tour of Old San Juan – Part 2

Jul 4th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Art, History, OldSanJuan, RainyDay, Shopping

Part 1 of our Old San Juan Self Guided Walking Tour series started at the Visitor’s Center and ended just as we approached El Morro Fort. This article will pick up where the prior one left off.
You can’t help but see the massive Castillo de San Felipe del Morro (“El Morro”) across a large field. [...]