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Puerto Rico Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:13:13 +0000

Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. Language spoken among the natives on Puerto Rico island are both Spanish and English. Here are some of Puerto Rico, phrases, meanings available Continue Reading...

Puerto Rico Map

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:10:53 +0000

Map of Puerto Rico Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...

Puerto Rico Calendar Of Events

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:07:34 +0000

January 1, New Year’s Day January 6, Three Kings’ Day January 13, Eugenio María de Hostos’s Birthday January 20, Martin Luther King’s Birthday February 17, Washington’s Birthday March 22, Abolition of Slavery Day April 18, Good Friday April 21, José de Diego’s Continue Reading...

Puerto Rico Important Addresses

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:04:38 +0000

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association; Suit 702; Plaza Centre; 954 Ponce de León Avenue; Miramar; Sancturce 00907; San Juan; Puerto Rico Tel: 725 2901 Fax 725 2913. U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad: Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and Jamaica Continue Reading...

Puerto Rico Things To Do

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:58:46 +0000

FUERTE SAN FELIPE DEL MORRO: Perhaps the most popular historical site in San Juan, commonly known as “El Morro”. This 6-story colossal fort was built by Spaniards between the 15th and 18th centuries for protection and security- explore the underground dungeons and climb the Continue Reading...

Puerto Rico Things To Know

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:56:04 +0000

Time Zone* EST+1 Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:51 AM to 7:04 PM Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:53 AM to 5:56 PM Average Temperature Summer: 83 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 77 degrees F Average Rainfall: 62″ Rainiest Months: May-November Water Temperature Summer: 83 degrees F Water Continue Reading...

Puerto Rico Getting Around

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:53:17 +0000

By Boat & Ferry: The Autoridad de los Puertos (Port Authority) ferry between Old San Juan (Pier 2) and Cataño costs a mere 50¢ one-way. It runs every half hour from 6 AM to 10 PM, and every 15 minutes during peak hours. The Fajardo Port Authority’s 400-passenger ferries run Continue Reading...

Puerto Rico Getting There

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:46:05 +0000

Airlines that service Puerto Rico. ACES http://www.aces.com.co/ 1-800-846-2237 Aerolineas Argentinas http://www.aeroargentinas.com/ 1-800-333-0276 American Airlines http://www.aa.com/ 787-749-1747 American Eagle http://www.aa.com/ 787-749-1747 ATA http://www.ata.com/ 1-800-883-5228 Aviateca Continue Reading...

Puerto Rico FAQs

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:33:22 +0000

When is the best weather in Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico’s climate is very pleasant, with an average temperature of 83 F/23 C in the winter, 85 F/29 C in the summer and year-round sea breezes. Temperatures are slightly cooler in the mountains during both summer and winter. Average humidity is Continue Reading...

About Puerto Rico

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:30:02 +0000

WHY PUERTO RICO? Two fortresses – 16th century Plaza des Armas – shopping – dining – entertainment center – rainforest – underground rivers – golden sand beacehs – caninos – championship golf and more… ABOUT PUERTO RICO The island is a Continue Reading...