One of the most festive holidays of the year in Puerto Rico is Three Kings’ Day, which falls on January 6 every year. On the island, this holiday is celebrated with even more elaborate pageantry than Christmas. But, if you don’t live in Puerto Rico, you may be wondering what, exactly, Three Kings’ Day is,…
It’s a new year and that means a clean slate for setting goals and conquering them. Many people choose to make their new year’s resolution to “travel more”. Sure, that sounds easy, but sometimes there are a few hurdles to overcome before hopping a flight to your next big adventure. According to a recent New…
The 1968 World Surfing Championship truly put Rincón on the map. Most of the competitions were held at Domes Beach and what was known then as Rincón Point. As the surfers got to know and like Maria Garcia, they dubbed the area “Maria’s Beach.” To this day, the name has endured and Maria’s family continues her legacy of hospitality…
Although the weather on our island remains pretty warm all year long, we know that other parts of the world are starting to get a taste of winter weather. But, why not warm up with a taste of Paradise. Check out this delicious Puerto Rican Beef Stew recipe from Tablespoon. The recipe doesn’t take much to…
You’re not alone if you’re asking yourself… “Is Thanksgiving celebrated in Puerto Rico?” As a U.S. territory, Thanksgiving is indeed a well-celebrated holiday throughout the island, but with a slight island twist to the menu, of course. A traditional Puerto Rican Thanksgiving menu most often includes Mofongo stuffing, Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas),…
