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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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2010 Central American & Caribbean Games

Gwenn — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:00:51 +0000

The Central American and Caribbean Games have been held every 4 years since 1926. This year, the 21st Central American and Caribbean games will be held in Puerto Rico, officially in the town of Mayaguez. Opening ceremonies are July 17 and closing ceremonies are August 1, 2010. Athletes representing 31 countries from around the Caribbean and Central American region will be participating. Many events have free admission.

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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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Driving in Puerto Rico

Gwenn — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:15:15 +0000

Once you decide to venture away from the San Juan metropolitan area, your best bet (and the cheapest way to get around) is to rent a car. You may have heard horror stories about Puerto Rican drivers, but, in reality, it is not that bad! Here are some tips to make your experience driving in Puerto Rico as painless as possible.

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Ride a Green Zebra Near San Juan

Ray — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:41 +0000

Like most people, we enjoy a bit of adventure when we travel. We heard about a new activity operator near San Juan, Green Zebra Adventures, that offers something that sounded like a cross between an ATV and go-kart activity. It looked interesting, but how different was it than your typical ATV tour? We decided to give it a try to find out.

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Geocaching – Hunt for Hidden "Treasure"

Gwenn — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:30:53 +0000

What do you get when you cross scavenger hunts with GPS technology? The "sport" called Geocaching. You can grab your GPS unit and try to find one of the 350 treasures hidden around Puerto Rico. You may be pleasantly surprised by what else you discover about the island during your hunt.

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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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Tour a French Mansion – The Palacete Los Moreau

Gwenn — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:00:48 +0000

A French coffee hacienda in Puerto Rico - what a surprise! The Old Labadie House (aka the Palacete los Moreau) is located in the town of Moca, in the north-west part of Puerto Rico. This lovely, old house has been turned into a museum, and they offer great, informative tours about the house and the people who lived there. What a wonderful piece of Puerto Rican history and a local treasure. I really thought it was worth a visit.

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Experience the San Sebastian Market

Gwenn — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:38 +0000

If you want to be part of a local experience, get up early on a Friday and head to the San Sebastian Market. I guess I would call it a large flea market or farmers market, since it had a little bit of everything. The market is located on the Centro Agropecuario grounds. It has slots for over 340 tables inside the grounds and, of course, there are other people selling things outside in the parking lot.

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