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Dining in Puerto Rico

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Puerto Rico is the melting pot of Caribbean’s dining experience. It cooks up a wide array of dishes, from the local and well-loved Puerto Rican lechon and mofongo to the classic favorites like Italian, American and Mediterranean dishes. Puerto Rican dishes include the staple plaintains. These can come in different forms flat patties, ripe and sweet maduros or the mightiest of all, the mofongo. Mofongos are well-loved and must-have in the Puerto Rican dining experience. These are mashed plaintains that have been stuffed with meat, seafoods or vegetables. Lechon is the star of the table for every important occasion. Lechon

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Coqui Water Park

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:20:00 +0000

Best for kids 2 years old and up, the Coqui Water Park is a great destination for families looking water-filled adventures. The park is huge at 2.4 hectares which can be found inside El Conquistador Resort. Featuring pools and slides for all kids’ ages, Coqui Water Park is never deprived of an adventure. You can go sliding with lots of twists and turns before delving into cool pool water or choose from the 8500 sq. ft. of swimming pools to dive in. We transferred the divers over and left the two inflatable boats to make their way back to Seahouses

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Language in Puerto Rico

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:40:00 +0000

Being able to communicate is an integral part to getting around and enjoying Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans use both English and Spanish, but Spanish is the most dominant language in the territory. In tourism and hospitality-related establishments, it is easy to find English-speaking Puerto Ricans, while others who live far from the metro can manage basic English. As a guest, locals appreciate it if you can learn and speak to them even in basic Spanish. It must be noted though Puerto Rican Spanish is spoken faster than Mexicans and Central Americans while it has distinct sound from the Cuban Spanish.

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Safety in Puerto Rico

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0000

According to the 2013 Crime in the United States, Puerto Rico has higher count of murder than other famous states like New York and Chicago. Crimes in the island are mostly drug-related, while crimes that may compromise tourist safety are rare and largely controlled by the police. Tourists need to be mindful of their belongings though since theft is quite common especially in the populated areas. Old San Juan has a rustic vibe to it, even for its shopping scene. To match its cobblestone streets and grand colonial architecture, you would most likely find vintage items, jewelry stores and art

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Rio Tinajas

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 01:20:00 +0000

Rio Tinajas is a breathtaking wonder situated between Ceiba and Fajardo. Locally known as Charco Frio, Rio Tinajas offers a collective natural experience of waterfalls and waterpools where guests may unwind, have barbeque, dip into the cool waters or swing on the rope ala Tarzan. Rio Tinajas offers cliff dives of numerous heights or you may just frolic in the cold water in one of the shallow natural pools. Guests may also bring their food for a nice picnic while basking on the wonderful scenery before them. Young seal pups are everywhere and can often give you a shock when

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