When you think of Puerto Rico, your mind most likely goes straight to the gorgeous beaches with turquoise water and soft, white sand. While the beaches are certainly nothing to forget about, Puerto Rico has more to offer than just scenery. This island paradise also has some pretty delicious food. One dish you absolutely cannot…
Floating in a political no-man’s-land between US statehood and outright independence, Puerto Rico is an archipelago made up of four significant land masses, only three of which are inhabited: the heavily populated main island and its two eastern siblings, Vieques and Culebra. Divorced from the clamour and commercialism of the crowded “mainland”, the latter two…
A foodie trip to Puerto Rico might evoke images of traditional island fare: red beans and white rice, lechón – a roasted suckling pig – or even the island’s ubiquitous signature dish mofongo, made with garlicky smashed green plantains stuffed with meat or vegetables. Do a little searching, though, and you’ll find that clandestine culinary secrets ripple just beneath…
In the balmy Puerto Rican capital of San Juan, the creative class has merged the art of island living with the art of crafting a cocktail. The result? A wave of striking flavors that delight both connoisseurs and amateurs. And that’s just what’s on the menu – where you drink matters just as much. From the…
You might think that Puerto Rico’s foodie fame hasn’t changed since the Pina Colada was born out of a publicity stunt at the Caribe Hilton’s iconic Beachcomber Bar in San Juan in August of 1954 – or was it 1953 – when Roman “Monchito” Marrero – or Ramon Mingot – combined Coco Loco with local…
It was unfortunate that my very first glimpse of Puerto Rico was on a plane late at night. From my window, all I could see were dull patches of city lights over an endless blanket of black. A more scenic welcome would have been nice – lush and green and surrounded by that heavenly Caribbean…
SAN JUAN – During a presentation of its most recent innovations in the coffee industry and how it will make its way into the homes of many Puerto Ricans, Alto Grande informed that it is committed to helping Puerto Rico’s economy. Alto Grande will release Thursday three new coffee capsules with a variety of intensities,…
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico made headlines recently when one lucky resident won the Powerball lottery, earning one third of a $564 million jackpot. Perhaps more surprising than this once-in-a-lifetime draw, however, is the fact that some people are unaware of Puerto Rico’s affiliation to the United States. Brief history: Puerto Rico was discovered in…
Back in the 1970s, I was a teenager growing up in Puerto Rico and my mother was young, strong-willed and fashion-conscious. She was always ready to dress me in the latest fads, as best as we could afford, like midi skirts with suede boots and a gown straight from a bridal magazine for my quinceañera….
The Caribbean’s most unassuming beauty, a sparsely populated island once occupied by the U.S. Navy and now a paradise of deserted beaches and pristine waters, hides in plain sight off Puerto Rico’s east coast. No, not Vieques, with its W Hotel and Alain Ducasse restaurant. We mean Culebra, which has no cruise ship dock, no…
Just Back From… Vieques, Puerto Rico Trip duration: One week Flight Plan: We flew direct from New York to San Juan—a quick four-hour flight. There are then two ways to get from San Juan to Vieques. Option 1) For the adventurous at heart: Rent a car from Enterprise (the…
Puerto Rico’s attractions range from the adventurous (like the underground caves of Río Camuy Cave Park) to the historic (like the 500-year old walls of the El Morro fort). And there are plenty of options between the two extremes. Beach lovers must visit the western beaches of Rincón for sunbathing and surfing; snorkelers are bound to enjoy…