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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 Governor
December 4th 2006

Puerto Rico Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

The Capital

Puerto Rico was beautiful at night, just which we could have seen it during the day. We took a tour of San Juan. What we could see was very beautiful. We had a tour guide who would start his sentence in English and finish in Spanish. Everything he said must have been funny because he laughed after every sentence. I spent most of my time in a shopping area of San Juan looking for a Tree Frog that my Grandson Wes requested. Since, he was the only one in my family that knew about tree frogs I thought he deserved me [View Full Entry]

By PUERTO RICO HERE I COME
November 12th 2006

My journey to Puerto RIco begins... Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

Good Morning Sunshine. I'm in Orlando and normally there's lots of it. But today it's kinda cloudy. I was in bed looking at the ceiling and I began thinking about this trip to Puerto Rico that is beginning to feel more like a "need" than a "want. I'm thinking April. Is that a good time to go? Whats the weather like then? Have to check that. I looked up prices on expedia for 4/1-4/8/07. I want to stay in San Juan. Good location? I looked for something that includes airfare, hotel and rental car. There are a few different places and [View Full Entry]

By Off The Grid
October 15th 2006

Just Some Puerto RIco PIcs Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

Old San Juan

No stories just pics [View Full Entry]

By debs world
September 20th 2006

in 16 days, i'll be on a walking tour of old san juan! Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

Old San Juan Gate

...starting at San Juan Gate! Built around 1635, just north of La Fortaleza, several blocks downhill from the cathedral, was the main point of entry into San Juan if you arrived by ship in the 17th and 18th centuries. The gate is the only one remaining of the several that once pierced the fortifications of the old walled city. For centuries it was closed at sundown to cut off access to the historic old town. The city walls around San Juan were built in 1630 to protect the town against both European invaders and Caribbean pirates. The city walls that remain [View Full Entry]

By GigiyOmar
July 22nd 2006

Baby born in Puerto Rico Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

2 days before Shanti was born

I just realized how important blogging has become for me... After only 3 hours of sleep, here I am sitting in front of the computer typing this entry about Shanti Lucia and our experience. I know Omar has said that Shanti was born after only 2-3 hours of labor... In reality, I had been feeling contractions since 2pm the day before and woke up at 3am in pain and could not go back to sleep again. We got to the hospital at 11 am and the pain was so strong that I could barely walk during contractions. Shanti Lucia was born [View Full Entry]

By GigiyOmar
June 29th 2006

La Noche de San Juan Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

People in Gran Canaria waiting for midnight

I just realized that I forgot to tell you in the last blog that the Chinese guy that did not want to use his headphones took off his pants and I had the privilege to watch him sleep in his red underwear for several hours... I don't know how I forgot to tell you that, that was the funniest part of the story!! Ok, back to this blog. On June 24th, many cities celebrate "La Noche de San Juan" it is really a celebration of the birth of Saint John The Baptist and of course, it involves activities near or in [View Full Entry]

By chichi2
June 23rd 2006

Church and different cultures Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

My last day in Puerto Rico was on June 18th, Father's Day, I decided t go with my father to Mass that Sunday. I had not been to Mass in Puerto Rico probably over a year. I had forgotten how diffeence the Mass isin the Spanish culture. I understand it because the Catholic ceremony is the same world wide but different language. One thing did strike me different this time, was how much prayer time and reflection is given through out the Mass. Here at home (New Jersey) I have yet to notice this difference. So on the flight back I [View Full Entry]

By Nils14
June 18th 2006

My Little Pony Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

Mojo, Sparkles, and Jack

With little time to digest the full experience of the rainforest it was on to our next adventure. In my life I have very few memories of horses. I remember going with Mom to pick up Birka from riding lessons but at that time I was more interested in making the fences my playground. I also remember being extremely uncomfortable behind my father as the whole family went for a trail ride on the beach. I would love to tell the story of big sis Birka and Salty the horse but that is another story for another time. If you have [View Full Entry]

By chichi2
June 17th 2006

not easy Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

I have been on vacation in Puerto Rico for week now, and in the central part of the island things never seem to change, staus quo. Every one laid back no rush to get things accommplished. I fine myself sometimes at a lost and bored. Still managing to have a great time. I always use this time to spend with family, one thing I tend to loose focus of when I'm home. One big difference in listening and talking to people, is they always want to the United States and make money, but the cuklture is so different because of the [View Full Entry]

By Nils14
June 14th 2006

Rainforest Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico » San Juan

El Yunque

With only a week left here in Puerto Rico i have been trying to do as much as possible. Being limited by day trips because of practices and games both Gusatvo and i have been surprised at the number of things there are to do around the island. one of the more interesting things we found was the only rainforest in the US national park system. We were told that "El Yunque" rainforest is a must for anyone visiting the island, and since it was only an hour away we packed our bags and headed out. Having never been to a [View Full Entry]

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