If you are in Ponce and like antiques, gardens, hand-crafted furniture and stunning views, then a visit to the Serralles Castle (Castillo Serralles) is a "must do". Located on the hill above the City of Ponce, Serralles Castle was the "summer home" of the Serralles family. The Serralles made their [...]

Part 2 of our Old San Juan 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 street to [...]

Puerto Rico is known for many things, and great coffee is just about at the top of the list. Because of Puerto Rico’s rich soil and cool mountain regions, coffee grows very well here, and it has been a major agricultural crop for the last 150 years.
Located in the lush mountains [...]

Part 1 of our Old San Juan 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. This field [...]

So you decided to spend some time exploring Old San Juan? You will not be disappointed! The old city is a small area, only 7 square blocks. But there is so much to do and see in that small area that you can spend days there and never see everything. Or if you [...]

Ask anyone about what they consider a “Must See” while visiting Puerto Rico and they will most likely say Old San Juan. That is because this old historic city offers so much. There is literally something for everyone: beautiful views (great for photographers), architecture, restaurants, art, museums, shopping, history, sculptures, people-watching, music, dance, [...]

The Le-Lo-Lai Festival is a wonderful cultural program of traditional music and dance, sponsored by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.
The Festival consists of 3 different performances, showcasing different dances and music of the island and its heritage. These shows are free of cost and are amazingly high quality. They are offered [...]

For a quick and tasty stop, go to Casa Don Q in Old San Juan. Don Q brand is the rum preferred by Puerto Ricans - stop in and taste for yourself, and see why!
Casa Don Q is a small “museum” that has information about rum making and the history of the Don [...]