New Coffee Shop in Old San Juan: Hacienda Isabel
Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours was privileged to be given a special tour of the charming Hacienda Isabel coffee shop in Old San Juan yesterday! The coffee shop is located in the north section of the old quarter, on Calle Sol. Their single-origin arabica coffee is grown in the mountains of Utuado, […]
Newly Renovated Intercontinental San Juan Hotel in Isla Verde
The iconic InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino has undergone a $22.5 million renovation as announced by the Intercontinental® Hotels Group (IHG), a global leader in the hospitality industry and a pioneering international hotel company in Puerto Rico since 1960. Originally designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus, the property is one of the most renown in […]
Does Daylight Savings Time Apply in Puerto Rico?
Good question! One we get asked very often here at Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours. The answer: NO! Daylight Savings DOES NOT apply to American territories, such as Puerto Rico. So while most of the mainland will be setting their clocks 1 hour ahead on Sunday, March 9 at 2am (remember: […]
Carnival Traditions in Puerto Rico
Laissez les bons temps rouler… It’s Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras en française) and here at Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours we wanted to share the origins of our very own Caribbean-style carnival and the unique and rich traditions celebrated in Puerto Rico. Much like the world-famous celebrations of New Orleans, Venice, and Rio de […]
Mayaguez Culinary Fest 2014
The coastal town of Mayaguez on the west coast of Puerto Rico is inaugurating its first-ever culinary fest this weekend. Around 80 industry experts will participate in the event, which is to be held as a benefit for the American Cancer Society. Besides great food, local celebrity chefs there will also be live music, fashion shows, and […]
2014 Puerto Rico National Culinary Team
The results are in! After competing at the University of Puerto Rico, Carolina campus, a panel of local celebrity chefs has selected the 2014 Puerto Rico National Culinary Team members. The new all-star ensemble will feature local chefs Luis Castillo of IHE Inc, Raul Correa of San Juan Water Beach Club Hotel, Christopher Vega […]
Sanse2014 Survival Guide
Sanse2014 Survival Guide Enjoy 2014’s Fiestas de la Calle de San Sebastian to the max! Remember these words to the wise and you’ll make the most out of Puerto Rico’s biggest street festival as an unforgettable in Old San Juan! LOGISTICS Date: Thursday January 16 – Sunday January 19 Location: Old San Juan, Puerto […]
San Sebastian Street Festival 2014
It’s about that time! Every year since the 50s hordes of music and art lovers, cultural enthusiasts and foodies alike descend upon Puerto Rico’s best preserved historical city: Old San Juan to partake in the San Sebastián Street Festival (Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián), lovingly nicknamed SANSE. This festival takes place in honor of […]
Thanksgiving Day
If you are visiting Puerto Rico over the Thanksgiving Day holidays, you might have already done your research and found out that YES we do celebrate Thanksgiving here in sunny Puerto Rico. This time-honored tradition of breaking bread in celebration of family, friends, and loved ones by giving thanks for our blessings is celebrated all […]
Condado Culinary Fest
Today at 5pm the Condado Culinary Fest kicks off on Ashford Avenue in Condado, Puerto Rico. The weekend long foodie event promises to bring residents and tourists alike the best San Juan has to offer in gastronomy, art, and music. Participating restaurants (including Casa Lola, Di Parma, Mangos, Yerba Buena, Bar Gitano, just to name […]
