Puerto Rico
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Colors of Old San Juan
From the blue-toned pavers to the rainbow of colors which adorn the building exteriors, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico is a alive with color. Come with us as we explore the streets of Old San Juan. All images shot on the Canon EOS 1v with Fuji Pro 400H.
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Colors of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a historic district, subject to guidelines for the preservation and restoration of its buildings. The Municipality of San Juan and the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture strive to preserve the authenticity and appearance of the district, from the architectural details to the color of the exterior paint on buildings. Join…
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San Juan National Historic Site – U.S. National Park Service, San Juan, Puerto Rico
The United States National Parks System has over 400 parks, including places of great natural beauty and historic significance. Included in our magnificent parks system is the San Juan National Historic Site, which brings together the history of many European nations and the beginnings of our country. The native population of Puerto Rico, the Taino,…
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Churches of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Chapel of Christ the Savior) Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud was built in 1753-1780 on top of the city walls. The placard near the chapel reads, “Legend traces its origin to a miraculous happening at the site.” A little bit of research revealed a few different…
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Historic Sites of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
The streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, are known for the colorful buildings and colonial architecture, but it is also filled with historic sites, monuments, and statues, marking contributions to the city’s rich history. Here are just a few of the moments in history along a short walk around the city. Plaza Colón Plaza…
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Food Tour of Old San Juan with Spoon
As part of this year’s North American Travel Journalists Conference in Puerto Rico, we were guests at a food tour of Old San Juan by Spoon, Authentic Culinary Experiences and Food Tours. Spoon offers a variety of tours, from cocktail tours around Old San Juan to cooking classes in private homes. Our guide, Lorna, walked…
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A Visit to Puerto Rico’s Casa Bacardí
A visit to Puerto Rico would be incomplete without a trip to Casa Bacardí. Bacardí is the world’s largest privately-owned spirits company. The Bacardí spirit family includes Bacardí, Grey Goose, Patrón and Bombay Sapphire, to name a few. Bacardí is not just a brand name – it’s a family name. Bacardí was founded in 1862…
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Breakfast in Old San Juan: La Carreta Mercado Local
On our last day in Puerto Rico, we decided to explore a bit more of Old San Juan, but first, we needed to fuel up with a great breakfast. After a bit of searching, we came upon a great spot in Old San Juan, La Carreta Mercado Local. La Carreta has two locations in San…
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La Central by Mario Pagan
On our first and last days in Puerto Rico, we treated ourselves to dinner at La Central by Mario Pagan. I have to admit that I selected it originally because it was the best-rated restaurant open on a Monday night, the day we arrived. It seems that chefs take Monday off, so it was the…
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Just Back from Puerto Rico
We’re just back from our trip to Puerto Rico last week for the NATJA (North American Travel Journalists Association) conference, held May 2 through 6. I have downloaded my memory cards and will be sending my film off to the lab in the morning. So stay tuned for posts on our trip, including an Old…
