Mofongo and Chicken in Criollo Sauce Recipe
There are few dishes in Puerto Rico that are as treasured as mofongo. It’s as classic as a refreshing piña colada, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a restaurant on the island that doesn’t offer it. Mofongo is made from mashed plantains, crunchy pork rinds, and flavorful garlic and is usually served right out of the […]
10 Ways to Save Money on Vacation in Puerto Rico
Who says you have to break the bank to enjoy a getaway to a tropical and sunny island? Just by traveling to Puerto Rico you’re already a step ahead of the game: you don’t need to worry about currency exchanges or roaming charges! Plus, there’s tons of things to do in and around San Juan that are 100% […]
HIBISCUS TEA
HIBISCUS TEA Did you know that Puerto Rico’s national flower is the flor de maga (Maga Grandiflora)? While it’s very closely related to the common hibiscus flower, the maga’s petals are larger and the flowers grow on large trees. It is endemic to the tropical climate of Puerto Rico and is grown as an ornamental plant with pink or […]
Flavors of San Juan featured on Real Food Finds
Foodie, blogger, adventurer, and traveler Doug Brown graced Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours with a visit to our historical port of Old San Juan while on a recent Caribbean cruise. In search of an out-of-the-box experience that deviated from the typical cruise shore excursions, Doug and his friends decided to take a […]
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: […]
A Taste of Rum Festival 2014
Save the date, the official rum festival of Puerto Rico is around the corner! The annual Taste of Rum Festival will be held next Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Old San Juan. The festival, which is sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico, will give locals and tourists alike the unique opportunity to enjoy […]
Art & the City: Open Air Market in Old San Juan
This Saturday January 11 and tomorrow Sunday January 12, the Plaza de Armas square in Old San Juan welcomes the new Art & The City open air market. The cultural event will host over 20 artists and artisans as well as feature performances by Poncili Creación y Brendamaris Rodríguez y live music by Vozegata Música. […]
Music and Art come together @ Musicarte @ El Convento Hotel in Old San Juan
Every last Thursday of the month (jueves social, or social Thursdays as its known in Puerto Rico) the convent-turned-boutique hotel El Convento teams up with the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico and The School of Visual Arts for an evening filled with great music, art, food, drink, and of course, socializing! This Thursday August […]
Girls Just Wanna Have fun: A Girls Get-Away Weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico
What could be better than getting away from it all with your best girlfriends? The trend of “women-only” getaways is on the rise and women everywhere are creating weekend escapades that cater around their needs and wants. A recent womansday.com article listed Puerto Rico among the top “just-the-girls” trips for 2013. In honor of National Girlfriend’s Day […]
Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition & Outdoor Festival
July 13 and 14 dozens of teams from all over Puerto Rico, the US, and the Caribbean came together on the grounds of the Puerto Rico Convention Center for the biggest outdoor, culinary event of its kind in the Caribbean: the 6th annual Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition & Outdoor Festival. Over 80 teams and 35 sponsors […]
