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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 cecilmarie
March 6th 2008

Preparing for adventure Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

Viejo San Juan
Still here in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Hello everyone! After many month thinking about it, the time has come to continue the journey to see the world. I am still in the planning process, however, it is official now that first stop in this journey will be India and the Rajasthan region. I will be blogging here as much as I can with all my adventures. Still here in Puerto Rico… the journey will begin in the next couple of month. Till next time. [View Full Entry]

By aspiringnomad
March 6th 2008

Every Harlot was a Virgin Once Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

Fountain at "El Paseo de la Princesa"
Old San Juan.

The man whose proper job it is to assist us in finding our lost luggage is attempting to book us into a hotel. I’ve never lost any luggage at an airport before, never had somebody else find me a hotel and I’ve never travelled to a place where the cheapest room you‘ll be lucky to find starts at $100+tax. It’s nearly midnight and most places are fully booked, yet our broker remains jovial. He’s almost apologetic when he lists the reasons Puerto Rico is so damned expensive nowadays… I admire his honesty; he’s a genuinely nice guy in a job where [View Full Entry]

By acolon70
February 20th 2008

Culebra beaches (many pics) Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » Culebra

Culebra Island Map

CULEBRA ISLAND, PR Culebra Island is a small island at the east of Puerto Rico. Is 20 miles east from Fajardo and 15 miles west of St Thomas. Is a 7 miles long and 4 miles wide island and for me is the ultimate Caribbean Paradise. There is no fast food places, and just a few complex (locals want to keep it that way). This time I want to share pictures of my recent trip to the island on the weekend of Feb 15, 2008. Enjoy!! [View Full Entry]

By Jamesd1967
February 10th 2008

Condado/Holiday Inn Express Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

Large Hotel In Condado
Condado

We spent one week on the Condado district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and really enjoyed it. There are really no surprises when going to Puerto Rico, as in culture. Everything that on the mainland of the US is also in Puerto Rico, plus. You name it, it's in Puerto Rico, from Chili's Restaurants, Chicago Uno Pizzeria, casinos huge shopping malls, Wal-Mart, Target, Barnes and Noble. It's all there. In the Condado district it is quite safe to walk around pretty much at any hour of the day or night. There are major resort hotels right on the beach, such as [View Full Entry]

Restaurant at Diamond Palace Hotel and Casino

By Travelling Artist
February 3rd 2008

The Forts of San Juan . . . Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan » Viejo San Juan

Inside San Cristobal
Notice how there is no escaping the ship? Even from inside the fort, that funnel is spotted.

Today was the first Sunday/home port day where I didn’t work for the shopping specialists in the afternoon. Because of the Super Bowl, our entire schedule has been switched around. We’re not even doing a boat drill today; we’re doing it tomorrow afternoon instead. Don’t mess with the sports fans I guess. It meant that the shopping & port seminar was cancelled, so I had nothing to promote. And, I had a full day to myself in San Juan! I convinced Logan to go out with me again and we visited both of the fortresses in Old San Juan - El [View Full Entry]

Looking Out To The Streets of Old San Juan

By Travelling Artist
February 3rd 2008

More of Beautiful San Juan . . . Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan » Viejo San Juan

Gorgeous Building

After Logan and I visited the forts in Old San Juan today, we walked along the path that follows along beside the city’s walls and the water of the bay. Passed through the San Juan Gate - the symbolic entrance to the city where ships once docked and people passed through when they arrived. More beautiful buildings and quaint little streets - the side of San Juan I adore. Bought some homemade sweets from a market vendor. And then we got back to the ship - completely exhausted, but as Lolo put it “historized”. [View Full Entry]

By KLN
January 16th 2008

Happy New Year! Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » Culebra » Dewey

Christmas Day, Caribbean Style!

I hope you had a great Christmas and holiday and are now back at school raring to go for 2008. I travelled to Puerto Rico over Christmas. We visited the island of Culebra, also known as one of the ‘Spanish Virgin Islands’, for a bit of a break and to do some diving. Culebra is a tiny little place with only about 2000 residents. Everyone knows everyone so when we found ourselves without transport on Christmas day to go out for a slap up meal, a friendly taxi driver who was having the night off, agreed to leave his party just [View Full Entry]

Playing in the mountain streams - a ready made waterslide!

By swati sanjit
January 14th 2008

Puerto Rico - Isla Del Encanto Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

San Cristobal
One of our favorite pics from the trip

Isla del Encanto - Island of the charm indeed! Turquoise oceans, white sand, balmy weather , lush green rainforests, charming 16th century architecture, tucked away islands, fun-loving people , exquisite cuisine , cultural cocktail, salsa and jazz - incredible as it sounds , Puerto Rico is a heady mix of all this and more. Hard as it is to conjure in the sub-freezing climes of Boston, the thought of our week-long annual holiday, to be spent in the Caribbean, toasted us during the Christmas and New Year Holidays. The year turned a corner, and we headed off to Puerto Rico [View Full Entry]

By Travelling Artist
January 13th 2008

The Love Affair Continues in San Juan . . . Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan » Viejo San Juan

Looking Out To Sea

Sunday, so it's home port day. I slept and slept and slept so much last night. Recovering from the long overnight still and just generally catching up on lost rest. It's a frequent hazard of ship life. While the guests embark the ship, I work for Quentin, the shopping specialist, doing promotions. But we pushed my hours head a bit today to try to catch more of the crowd, which worked well. But it also meant that I was able to be off the ship well before sunset for the first time in San Juan. I am still so in love [View Full Entry]

By worldwanderer
January 1st 2008

Happy New Year & the Underwater Fireworks Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » Vieques

Happy New Year to Everyone!! Greetings from Puerto Rico (which interesting enough is not in Central America as my travel blog states, rather is is a commonwealth of the United States)!! At present I am on a small island just east of the main island of Puerto Rico where the weather is blissfully warm and sunny. Our adventures thus far have been spectacular!! Yesterday we took a 10 seater plane from San Juan to Vieques and saw an awesome arial views of the ocean and lush landscape. After landing we found our inn and took our rented jeep out for some [View Full Entry]

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