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Background: Populated for centuries by aboriginal peoples, the island was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1493 following Columbus' second voyage to the Americas. In 1898, after 400 years of colonial rule that saw the indigenous population nearly exterminated and African slave labor introduced, Puerto Rico was ceded to the US as a result of the Spanish-American War. Puerto Ricans were granted US citizenship in 1917. Popularly-elected governors have served since 1948. In 1952, a constitution was enacted providing for internal self government. In plebiscites held in 1967, 1993, and 1998, voters chose to retain commonwealth status.

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By Maribel and Pete
April 12th 2008

Culebra Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » Culebra

Spanish Virgins

Isla Culebra (IPA: ) (Snake Island) is an island-municipality of Puerto Rico originally called Isla Pasaje and Isla de San Ildefonso. It is located approximately 17 miles east of the Puerto Rican mainland, 12 miles west of St. Thomas and 9 miles north of Vieques. Culebra is spread over 5 wards and Culebra (Dewey) Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). The island is also known as Isla Chiquita (Little Island) and Ultima Virgen (Last Virgin). Residents of the island are known as Culebrenses. These small islands are all classified as nature re [View Full Entry]

By Rum Runner
April 9th 2008

Culebrita Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

Jen in the Jacuzzi
Swimming around in the Jacuzzi- awesome!

The trade winds were moderating this week and we were anxious to explore more of the Virgin Islands. Our first stop was Culebrita, or little Culebra, just a few miles off of Culebra. We were excited to visit this deserted island which has been turned into a wildlife refuge and national park. And as we pulled into Tortuga Bay we were enchanted by its beauty. We anchored in clear blue water, turtles were swimming around beside our boat, and the white sand, half moon beach was lined with palm trees. Can’t get better than this. But unfortunately the anchorage was a [View Full Entry]

By Adventures in PR
April 4th 2008

Great adventure trip in Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

Having Fun!
At a local bar!

We just wanted to share some of the pictures that we took while travelling throughout the west coast region of Puerto Rico called Porta dels Sol. We had a lot of fun. We went snorkeling in La Parguera, surfing in Rincon, Horseback Riding in Isabela. We also went to the bioluminescent Bay which was an amazing experience! We went as a group of friends so the experience was really good. We played pool in local bars and just had fun! Hope you go to Puerto Rico and have the same fun we do!! [View Full Entry]

By Travelling Artist
March 31st 2008

Sailing Into San Juan . . . Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan » Viejo San Juan

El Morro Fortress
Looking at the fort, I just remember the day I explored it with Lolo.

Spring break is crazy!!! I had a really challenging cruise a couple weeks ago. My teens were partiers which led to lots of problems for me. I’m also struggling with so many guests expressing disappointment in my program, when the main problem they have is the age restrictions - something that is not set by me but I am left to enforce. I’m trying to not let it drag me down, but it can be really difficult at times. Last week I had what surely must be record-breaking (or close to record-breaking) numbers. There were 410 teens onboard who fell into [View Full Entry]

By Rum Runner
March 29th 2008

Driving in Puerto Rico Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

Panoramic Highway
One of the beautiful lakes we saw while driving on the Panoramic Highway across Puerto Rico.

Our next stop east, another 20 mile hop in the Puerto Rican Two Step, was Ponce. Ponce is the third largest city in Puerto Rico and we planned to stay at the marina here for a few days and rent a car to explore a bit as well as shop and re-provision. Puerto Rico is amazing and to sum it up we will quote a friend of ours, “It is like America without all the Americans”. And he is so true. All the infrastructure of America is here; the roads, utilities, schools, libraries, rec centers and parks, etc. And all of [View Full Entry]

By ReyDar
March 25th 2008

Puerto Rico Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

Rey at coffee stand

We arrived early on Thursday morning, super humid. We found our way to our Boutique hotel in San Juan called Coral Princess Inn, I read rave reviews about this little place and we were not dissapointed AT ALL! We were able to check in early, upgraded us to the suit and the complemetary breakfast provided every morning was amazing (for being free), crossiants, danishes, yougurt, fresh orange juice, coffee, water, sliced ham, cheese, cream cheese, coffee cake, fresh fruit and delicious pastries. We didn't use the hotels pool because it was almost all covered by shade. We took it up ourselves [View Full Entry]

By Rum Runner
March 24th 2008

Gilligan's Island Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

First Light
Jay hoisting anchor at first light, doing the Puerto Rico Two Step.

We were ready to move on to the next anchorage and explore more of the southern coast of Puerto Rico. Our next stop was Cayos De Cana Gorda, aka Gilligan’s Island, which the locals renamed after the popular tv show in the 80s. So we woke up at o’dark thirty and left at first light. It was only another 15 miles east (a short 2 hour trip) and was a great little anchorage to visit as we make our way towards the Virgin Islands. The trade winds whip thru the southern coast of Puerto Rico during the day (dead on the [View Full Entry]

By Rum Runner
March 21st 2008

La Paguerra Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

Anchorage
We pulled into the anchorage at La Parguerra, set the hook, and planned to rest, recover, and explore.

We arrived in La Paguerra exhausted from all of our traveling and ready to take a break, rest, and recover. Now that we reached the Caribbean it was time to slow down our pace again and enjoy the islands we worked so hard to get to. Our first stop on the southern coast of Puerto Rico was a charming vacation town where the locals from PR come to relax, fish, snorkel, and play. The houses are bright and colorful and built right over the water on stilts throughout the mangrove system, making it feel like the Riviera. And every house has [View Full Entry]

By Rum Runner
March 17th 2008

Four Countries in One Week! Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

One Tired Puppy
Kona, zonked out after all of our traveling.

What a crazy week for us, the Rum Runner took advantage of this totally amazing weather window and booked it on down to Puerto Rico- holy cow! That is a 900 mile trip going from Georgetown in the Bahamas to Provo in the Turks and Caicos, to Puerto Plata in the Dominica Republic, and across the Mona Passage to Mayaguez in Puerto Rico. Just so that you can understand what we accomplished keep in mind that we can only travel at the pace of 8-10 miles an hour if conditions are good. And in order to make this distance we had [View Full Entry]

By Bluewater Cat
March 8th 2008

San Juan, Puerto Rico Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan » Viejo San Juan

Arecibo Observatory
Arecibo Observatory

We sailed to Cinnamon Bay, St. John, USVI with our friend Pat sailing her boat “If Knot Y Knot” along with us. A picture of a 30 lb. turtle we saw there is attached. We continued on to the Spanish Virgin Islands of Culebra and Vieques. In 1941 about two thirds of Vieques was taken over by the U.S. Navy . The Navy purchased the land from the locals, but did not give the locals the option of keeping their land. We saw a film interviewing some locals that were upset about the Navy taking away their land. We did some [View Full Entry]

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