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Open Your Mind at an Art Museum in San Juan

Gwenn — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:30:50 +0000

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.

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Follow La Ruta del Corazón Criollo in Caguas

Gwenn — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:00:02 +0000

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.

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Something for Everyone in the Town of Luquillo

Gwenn — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:40 +0000

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!

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A Melding of Sacred Symbols in Luquillo

Gwenn — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:00:43 +0000

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!

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Discover Your Inner Artist in the Rain Forest

Gwenn — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:00:37 +0000

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.

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

Gwenn — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:14:16 +0000

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!

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

Gwenn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:01:01 +0000

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 [...]

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Visit the Museums of Old San Juan

Gwenn — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:43:38 +0000

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 [...]

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Self Guided Walking Tour of Old San Juan – Part 3

Gwenn — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:30:02 +0000

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 [...]

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Self Guided Walking Tour of Old San Juan – Part 2

Gwenn — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:32:31 +0000

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. [...]

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