Category: Puerto Rico

Exploring Castillo San Felipe del Morro Fort in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

The first time I saw Castillo San Felipe del Morro Fort in Old San Juan was by cruise ship approaching the port of San Juan. The approaching view is spectacular by land or sea. Visiting El Morro Fort is my number one cannot miss recommendation for old San Juan, Puerto Rico!

Arrival by Sea in 2012
View of El Morro by Sea in 2012

The perfect place to begin any walking tour of Old San Juan is along the North coast. With good sun protection and sturdy shoes, the walk between Castillo San Cristóbal and La Perla is stunning, if you have the time and energy. History buffs will want to visit both Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro forts in Old San Juan, but if you are not feeling that ambitious or tight on time then El Morro is the better tour.

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Bio Bay Kayak Tour and Sunset Cruise in La Parguera Lajas, Puerto Rico

The La Parguera Bio Bay tour offers a unique and captivating experience in one of the world’s few bioluminescent bays, located in Lajas on the southwest corner of Puerto Rico. This tour allows participants to witness the natural wonder of bioluminescent dinoflagellates with both kayaking and swimming in the greenish-blue glittery glow!

Where are the Bioluminescent Bays?

There are only five bioluminescent bays in the world! You can find them in Halong Bay, Vietnam, and Luminous Lagoon, Jamaica. The remaining three, known as Bahía Bioluminiscente, are all located in Puerto Rico:

1. La Parguera in Lajas, on the southwest corner of the island offers a unique experience where you can kayak and swim in a bioluminescent bay.

2. Laguna Grande in Fajardo, on the northeast corner of the island, which is the closest to San Juan and the easiest to access.

3. Mosquito Bay in Vieques Island

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Lajas Agriculture Festival & Safari | Feria Agrícola Nacional del Valle de Lajas, Puerto Rico

One of my favorite festivals in Puerto Rico is the Feria Agrícola Nacional del Valle de Lajas! This is no ordinary agriculture festival! What makes this festival so fantastic? It is agriculture education meets food festival with music & entertainment, helicopter rides, petting zoo, and mini safari!

Learn about agriculture in Puerto Rico, farm animals, meet local farmers, see the latest tractors and farm equipment, pony rides, mini petting zoo, food & drinks, and exotic animals on the drive through safari.

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Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian (SanSe) Annual Festival in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian (SanSe) annual festival in Old San Juan guide for entertainment, food, art, parking and logistics.

Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian (SanSe) is an annual festival in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This multiday annual festival features plenty of music, dancing, art, the best of the best street food, and many beverages.

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Kayaking Around Monkey Island, Puerto Rico

Cayo Santiago “Monkey Island” Humacao, Puerto Rico kayaking tour of the island and Rhesus monkey watching

On the East Coast of Humacao, Puerto Rico, close to Palmas del Mar, is an adorably named place of Monkey Island.  The island is easily visible from the shore of Punta Santiago.  Cayo Santiago, also known as Monkey Island, is shaped like a lower case r, and is a research colony/habitat to Rhesus Monkeys.

Monkey Island Cayo Santiago Puerto Rico

And you can kayak out to the island for up close viewing of the Monkeys!

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