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Plaza Las Americas Come Rain or Shine
2007-08-08 02:07:00
If you arrive in Puerto Rico and find that the weather is not cooperating there are still plenty of things to do. One of my top suggestions is to take a trip to Plaza Las Americas (especially if you need to keep children occupied - there is a 32 lane Bowling Alley and a large fast food court): Plaza Las Americas is the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean and one of the largest in southeastern United States. It is located in Hato Rey, approximately 10-15mins from San Juan. The logo represents the three ships (the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria) sailed by Christopher Columbus’s during his 1942 voyage (more…)
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Puerto Rico Symphony Plays John Williams
2007-08-01 23:46:00
The Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra will be performing a selection of original scores from the Academy Awarding composer John Williams . “Music from the films of John Williams” will take place at the Theater of the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras on Sunday Aug 5, 2007. (more…)
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Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel Ranked 7th in Caribbean
2007-08-01 01:24:00
Travel and Leisure magazine has just listed their top hotels in the world and by region. The Horned Dorset in Rincon was voted as the 7th best hotel in the Caribbean and the 83rd best hotel in the world. (more…)
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Concerts in August here in Puerto Rico
2007-07-26 14:58:00
Check out the following artists who will be performing here in Puerto Rico in August : Juan Antonio Vélez Juan Antonio Vélez the winner of the talent show Objetivo Fama, will be performing at the Centro de Bellas Artes, Santurce on Friday August 4, Saturday August 5 and Sunday August 6. Guests will include Erica Gonzaba and Víctor Santiago. Note: there will be two concerts on Sunday August 5 at 3pm and 7:30pm. The other evenings the concert will start at 8:30pm Tickets are priced at $40-50 (more…)
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Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival August 3 -5 2007
2007-07-16 14:22:00
If you are a Food Network junkie or just a food junkie, then the Puerto Rico Food & Wine Festival 2007 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center is to place to be The Puerto Rico Convention center will be hosting the Puerto Rico Food & Wine Festival starting on August 3 until the August 5. This will be a chance to see and taste food from around the world as well as from Puerto Rico. 50 restaurants will be taking part as well as four well known chefs from the FoodNetwork cable channel. (more…)

Concerts in July in Puerto Rico
2007-07-04 00:13:00
July is a busy month for music here in Puerto Rico , with headliners such as Gwen Stafani and English Pop duo Erasure topping the bill. So here is a list of some of the concerts taking place in July: White Lion at The Arena on Friday, July 6, 2007 This is a band that I have never heard before, but apparently White Lion were a hard rock band that were around in the 1980s and early 1990s. They were formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish-born vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta. I am not sure what the current line-up is for this concert. (more…)
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What Will the Weather be Like in Puerto Rico
2007-06-21 02:52:00
What will the weather be like in August? is a common question that I see on the various forums out there, so I thought I would take this opportunity to detail the average weather here in Puerto Rico for the rest of the year. The following information was taken from the NOAA website for San Juan Airport. These are typical temperatures and rainfall (but are not a guarantee of what will actual occur this year). Remember, the typical forecast for the summer in Puerto Rico is hot with the chance of a shower. You will see this forecast most days and yes, sometimes it will rain, but it will be over fairly quickly and will dry out almost immediately. So do not despair if you are checking the 7 day forecast and you see showers; chances are that it will not be that drastic, and you will have a great time here in Puerto Rico. (more…)
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Ajili Mójili Restaurant Review
2007-06-17 14:56:00
If you are looking for down to earth traditional Puerto Rican and Caribbean influenced food then Ajili Mójili should be on your short list of restaurants here in Puerto Rico. The name Ajili Mójili comes from the lemon-garlic sweet chili salsa that is traditionally served here with fish or meat. (more…)
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SoFo Culinary Week June 7 to June 10
2007-06-04 17:06:00
South Fortaleza Street (Sofo) is known as one of the major culinary areas of Old San Juan, with restaurants such as; The Parrot Club, Tantra, Dragonfly and Aguaviva. This coming Thursday June 7 sees the start of the Sofo culinary week which lasts until Sunday June 10. The SoFo Culinary week has become a feature of San Juan culinary life and this week’s event will be in full swing between 6pm – midnight Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 11am – 6pm Sunday, with a firework display on Sunday at 7pm to mark the closing of the festival. (more…)
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Images of Puerto Rico
2007-06-01 18:08:00
Here are just a few images that I have taken from around Puerto Rico . I hope you enjoy them. You might also like to check out Paseo La Princesa Pre and Post Cruise in San Juan
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Ricky Martin Live In Puerto Rico August 10 2007
2007-06-01 04:57:00
Well this guy needs no introduction, so I’ll just say Ricky Martin in concert at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 10, 2007. Tickets go on sale online at Midnight June 1 (tonight) and from the usual places from 9am June 1. (more…)
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La Tierra vista desde el Cielo (The Earth From The Air)
2007-05-28 18:14:00
If you are in the Caguas area between now and June 17, try to make a stop at Plaza de Recreo Santiago R. Palmer. Here you will see the exhibition ‘La Tierra vista desde el Ciel o’ (The Earth from the Air), by the renowned French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The exhibition is a collection of aerial photographs taken by Yann Arthus-Bertrand from his travels around the world. Looking at some of the examples on his website, the photographs are spectacular and should be worth seeing ‘in person’.
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Monitor your UV Exposure with SolarSafe Wristband
2007-05-28 17:24:00
Are you concerned about how much sun exposure you or your children get when on vacation? This simple wristband claims to be able to alert you when it is time to apply more sunscreen or when it is time to get out of the sun. (more…)
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Gallery Nights in Old San Juan
2007-05-28 13:37:00
On the first Tuesday of every month in Old San Juan , you will find that many of the cities art galleries stay open late. This evening is known as the ‘Gallery Nights ’ and gives you the chance to visit many of the fine art galleries in Old San Juan and enjoy the various art exhibitions as you stroll through the beautiful city. Some if not all will offer wine tasting as you view the art. After you have strolled around the galleries, you can continue the party on San Sebastian and Fortaleza streets and if you are hungry eat at one of the fine restaurants in the area. For more ideas on things to do; check out these: 5 things to do in Ponce Navigating Puerto Rico Pre or Post Cruise in San Juan

Old San Juan Wired and Free
2007-05-27 04:33:00
The public plazas; Colón, de Armas and San José in Old San Juan will have free internet access as of August according to the Mayor of San Juan, Jorge Santini. These will be the first public plazas to offer wi-fi, and it is hoped that this service will help to bring more people to those areas. The plan will be expanded to the Plaza de la Convalecencia, in Río Piedras; in part of the Universidad Ave. and at the Plaza Antonia Quiñones, Plaza del Ancla and Ventana al Mar, in Condado by January. Maybe I get to write these posts from Old San Juan in the future…
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Segway Around Old San Juan
2007-05-26 14:49:00
There are many ways to see Old San Juan ; self guided walking tour, tour operated walking tour, take a taxi around the city, hop on and off the free trolley service, or you could check out this company; Segway Tours of Puerto Rico. Now, please note that I have no affiliation with this company and I have never tried them; I just came across them while searching the internet and thought it was a cool idea. (more…)
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Bon Jovi Venue Change in Puerto Rico
2007-05-25 13:45:00
Here is a Bon Jovi update. The Bon Jovi concert on June 8 as part of the ‘1st san Juan Music Festival’ will now take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan. This is a great venue and this should be a great concert. If you have already got your tickets for the original venue this is what the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot website states: IF YOU PURCHASED TICKETS FOR HIRAM BITHORN STADIUM: Tickets already PRINTED - customer must present them at the Coliseo Box Office to obtain the new ones with the relocated seat. You can redeem your tickets beginning Friday, May 25. Coliseo Box Office opens Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM. UNPRINTED Tickets - customer MUST PRINT their tickets before visiting the Coliseo Box Office. The tickets CAN NOT BE PRINTED at Coliseo Box Office. You can redeem your tickets beginning Friday, May 25. Coliseo Box Office opens Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM. I have just checked on Ticketpop and...
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Navigating Around Puerto Rico
2007-05-24 04:25:00
If you are planning a vacation to Puerto Rico ; getting here is the easy part. You can easily obtain flights to San Juan and also to Ponce and Aguadilla. But once you are here, if you plan on taking a rental car a little research is recommended. (more…)
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Puerto Rico Heineken Jazzfest 2007 Next Week
2007-05-23 13:47:00
Just a reminder that the Puerto Rico Heine ken Jazzfest 2007 will take place at the Anfiteatro Tito Puente from Thursday, May 31, until Sunday, June 3. If you like Jazz, this is the place to be. For more info see here If Jazz is not your scene, then how about; Erasure, Bon Jovi, Gwen Stafani or Michael Bolton
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Sahara Dust Storm in Puerto Rico Update
2007-05-20 22:09:00
With the weather much clearer today it looks like the Sahara dust storm that was hanging over Puerto Rico has finally moved on its way. Its amazing that such a dust storm can affect us when we are so far away from teh Sahara… Anyway the forcast for the rest of the week looks OK according to Yahoo Weather: (more…)
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Erasure Live in San Juan Puerto Rico
2007-05-19 05:06:00
The English pop duo Erasure (Vince Clarke and Andy Bell), will be playing live in Puerto Rico at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan on July 13. The concert is part of their world wide Light At The End Of The World Tour supporting their new album “Light At The End Of The World” For those of you who are not familiar with Erasure, they hit the UK pop scene back in 1985 with “Who Needs Love (Like That)”. They followed this with further hits through the 80’s and 90’s with: “Sometimes”, “Victim of Love”, “The Circus”, “Ship of Fools”, “A Little Respect”, “Stop!” and “Take a Chance On Me” to name just a few. Erasure were one of the biggest groups in the UK in the 80’s and 90’s. (more…)
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5 Things to Do In Ponce
2007-05-18 03:24:00
Ponce is located on the south side of Puerto Rico, approximately 60-90 minutes by car (traffic permitting). The fastest route from San Juan is to head south on expressway #52. This is a toll road, but it is much faster than taking route #1. The drive is extremely scenic and there are a couple of stopping points along the way, to allow you to capture the scenery. As you drive south you will see the landscape change from green mountainous to more flat arid landscape. (more…)
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Sahara Dust Storm Reaches Puerto Rico…
2007-05-17 05:21:00
OK, so if you were here in Puerto Rico the last couple of days, you would have noticed how hazy it has been. Today was especially hazy. The reason according to the MODIS website: A dust plume several hundred kilometers across blew off the west coast of Africa on May 9, 2007. The MODIS on the Terra satellite took this picture the same day. This image shows the dust plume fanning out approximately 500 kilometers west of the coast. The plume is thickest in the south, near Cape Verde, although a thin arm of dust stretches out toward the Canary Islands in the north. The thickest part of the plume is tan in color, while the thinnest portion appears ghostly gray. Over land, the dust is not thick enough to block the satellite’s view of the land surface. A dust storm this large can track across the Atlantic Ocean and be carried by the trade winds bound for Central and North America and the Caribbean. It takes about 5-7 days to reach Puerto Rico. So the timimg is about right for this haze ...
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Reef Stash Sandals Provide Storage Solution
2007-05-17 00:17:00
So where do you put your cash, credit cards and car keys when you just want to head to the beach without carrying any bags etc. Well, you can always ask your partner to look after your stuff or you can get a pair of Reef Stash Sandal s and place your cash, credit cards and car keys in the removal compartment hidden in the heal of the sandal. The Stash sandals are another addition to the Reef range (see Drink in a Sandal), that just make being on the beach that much more ‘hassle free’. (more…)
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Smaller Residential Construction around Puerto Rico
2007-05-15 00:13:00
I thought I would follow-up on my recent post about new residential construction around San Juan with some information about projects around Puerto Rico that are on smaller and more affordable scale. There appears to be a lot of new residential projects going on throughout the island from simple single storey homes, walk-up complexes and larger gated communities. Areas such as Bayamon, Carolina, Cayey Caguas, Gurabo, Cabo Rojo and Luquillo to name a few all have new residential construction either on going or in the process of beginning. (more…)
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Fried to Perfection in Puerto Rico
2007-05-13 18:55:00
I came across this article the other day and it made my mouth water just reading it. Mary Ellen Botter of the Dallas Morning News, writes about the famous Puerto Rican ‘Fried Kiosk Food’ and how they may not be good for your diet; but will certainly put a smile on your face. The article talks about the types of food available at the various kiosks around the island; cuchifritos (fried finger food), alcapurria (cigar-shape plaintain-and-meat fritter), fish pancakes, meat pies, corn sticks, kebabs and baseball-size orbs of potato or plantain with a meat center and crisp-crust jacket. (more…)
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New Residential Construction in San Juan Area
2007-05-12 15:58:00
If you have driven around San Juan and the surrounding area, you can not have missed the amount of construction that is taking place. There are construction sites for hotels, office buildings, as well as, residential complexes. As for the large residential projects that are currently underway or in the planning phase, the majority appear to be ‘high end’ projects… In other words; lots of $$$ if you want to purchase an apartment in one of these projects. (more…)
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Relocating to Puerto Rico
2007-05-12 01:01:00
If you are thinking of relocating to Puerto Rico or even purchasing a vacation home, you will have probably found that information is limited (or hard to find) on the internet. If you are moving here on business then you are probably in luck as your company will help in the relocation process. But if you are making the move on your own it can be quite daunting. So here are a few resources that I hope will be useful. (more…)
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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico Exhibition
2007-05-11 00:02:00
Starting on May 9th and running until August 5th, The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico will present paintings from José Sánchez, Angelino Medoro, Francisco Herrera y Velarde, Leonardo Flores, Pedro José Díaz, and José Campeche. The exhibition is titled ‘The Virgin, Saints & Angels: South American Paintings 1600-1825 from the Thoma Collection’ and will highlight the art that was produced in Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador, during this time period. There will also be examples from Italian, Spanish, Criollo, Flamenco, Mestizo, and Indian art. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico is a fantastic museum and it has the added bonus of one of the best restuarants on the island; Pikayo. Source: Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
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Top Five Misconceptions of Puerto Rico
2007-05-10 18:45:00
I started my site www.visit-the-coqui.com to help in the adjustment phase of moving to Puerto Rico . So far the site is fairly small but my intention is to keep providing information that visitors to the site and to Puerto Rico will find helpful. When friends in the US found out that we were moving here, some of the questions that we were asked amazed me. So here are my ‘Top Five ’ misconceptions of Puerto Rico 1. Puerto Rico is some how connected to the mainland United States; either by bridge or like Mexico. What I hear you say? Well that can be the only explaination as to why we were asked ‘How long will it take you to drive to Puerto Rico?’ (more…)
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