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Articles in the East Category

Spring 2010 Orchid Shows

Mar 12th, 2010 • By Ray • Category: East, Nature, North, West

Being originally from the north-eastern States, flower shows were always a rite of passage for the beginning of springtime. We’re happy that we can continue that tradition here in Puerto Rico. We spent some time today at the annual Puerto Rico Orchid Society Festival de Orquídeas – Colores de mi Tierra just outside of San Juan.



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.



Mini Boats, Big Fun!

Jan 24th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature, Snorkeling, Tour

There are a number of small islands and cays off the coast of Fajardo with beautiful white-sand beaches, fringed by reefs with abundant marine life. Imagine spending a half-day piloting a mini-boat to these beaches and snorkeling in the open ocean. You can do just that on the new Island Hop & Snorkel Guided Mini Boat Tour offered by Kayaking Puerto Rico.



SCUBA or Snorkel on Culebra with Taz

Dec 27th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Culebra, East, Nature, Scuba, Snorkeling

Some really nice SCUBA diving and snorkeling in Puerto Rico is in the Luis Pena Reserve on Culebra. We recently went diving with Taz from Aquatic Adventures and had some great dives. An added bonus is that he is able to work around the Fajardo ferry schedule, making this an easy day-trip to do for people staying on the "big island".



Take Me Out To A Ball Game

Dec 20th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Central, East, Metro, North, South, West

A baseball game in Puerto Rico is an economical and fun evening. Every winter, baseball heats up on the island. Not only do we have local players on the teams, but some of the US league players come down to keep in shape and play in their off-season. So, if you are having baseball withdrawal, catch a game while you’re here — you won’t be disappointed.



Visit the Fajardo BioBay in an Electric Boat

Dec 13th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Nature, Tour

Puerto Rico is blessed with a natural phenomenon that is found in only a few other places on earth — it has 3 year-round bioluminescent bays. I am so excited to say that Bio Island offers an eco-friendly way to visit Laguna Grande without having to kayak or walk. They have an electric motor boat tour that is both safe for the environment and fun.



Ride an ATV Just Minutes from San Juan

Dec 6th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: East, History, Metro, Nature, North, Tour

Tropical Trail Rides ATV Tours at Hacienda Campo Rico is located just a few minutes from San Juan, and yet it feels like a world away. Hacienda Campo Rico is a 2,200 acre "ranch" so the ATVs have loads of trails. They go through fields and forests, up and down hills and through mud puddles. And then you get to explore a cave filled with bats and more. It is a ton of fun!



300 Miles of Beaches – How to Find Yours

Nov 29th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Culebra, East, Metro, Nature, North, South, Vieques, West

Being an island, Puerto Rico has more than 300 miles of beaches, including the out-islands and cays. That’s one beach to explore and enjoy for each day of the year. There is a perfect beach for everyone – it all depends your idea of the perfect beach. Luckily, almost all the beaches in Puerto Rico are open to the general public.



El Portal Rain Forest Center & Walking Trail

Nov 8th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Museum, Nature, North, RainForest

El Portal Rain Forest Center is the main visitor center in El Yunque National Forest. It features an elevated walkway through the tree tops, educational displays, a short interpretive walking trail, a deli/restaurant and a small gift shop. Though completely optional, the Forest Center is an informative stop for first-time visitors to El Yunque.



Jump a Wave on a Jet Ski in Old San Juan

Sep 20th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: East, North, OldSanJuan, Tour

If you’re looking for an exciting way to see Old San Juan, you can get a tour of the 400-year old city from a different angle — on a Jet Ski. Aquatica offers a Jet Ski Pirate Tour that is wet and wild, and combines some history and a lot of fun. We did this a few weeks ago and it was a blast!