The Enchanted Island continue changing.... For those who has not visit the Island in years, the "Tren Urbano" is up and running. Check the picture that was taken at Rio piedas station.
All you neede is a magnetic card, similar to the Metro card that is used in New York and other states. You can get this at the entrance of the station form a machine also like the one you get you Metro Card. If not you can ask any of the friendly people who works at the station, they are very helpful and courteous. Here is a copy of the magnetic card, which have a picture of the "Centro de Conveciones", another lace that was rcently build. I did not have the opportunity to visit or take a picture, that's why I'm including the magnetic card wiht the picture and here is a link to more infomation about it.
During my stay I was able to asist at one of the presentations of the Tourism Company" Le Lo Lai Festival. I strongly recomment this presentation that shows the real cultural flavors of the island. It is great for visitors and locals. I was very inpressed by the dancers. The presentation is excellent and a must see if you want to discover the music roots of our beautiful island, Puerto Rico.
Of course, You need to need to visit the famous Bacardi Factory. You can get the ferry from San Juan to Catano, it is inexpensive and once you get to Catano get bus or taxi to the Factory. They offer a tour of the factory where you can learn more about the production of this famous puertorrican rum. They also teach you haw to make drinks and give you complimentary drinks while you wait for your tour to beging.
We also dive while in Puerto Rico. It was a reef dive here is a picture. I wish we had more time there becasue I woudl love to go diving again.
In addition if you ever in Puerto Rico, please have dinner at "Raices". "Raices" is a restaurant that offer puerto rrican cuisine at its best. This the the place where you can get "bacalaitos", "sorullitos" and everything tha we all miss from our Island when we live far away. The staff drees on typical attire and are courteous and fiendly.
