March Events Calendar / Where to go? / Attractions / Where to stay?

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1 Events Calendar / Where to go? / Attractions / Where to stay?

2 Sweet Orange Festival Many towns in Puerto Rico have a fruit, vegetable or special food that its their main product. They celebrate it with an annual town festival to share this tradition with the rest of the world. All these recognized festivals have one thing in common, they show you a taste of the real Puerto Rico. The municipality of Las Marias, is located in the mountain zone of Porta del Sol. This agricultural center is known as the City of the Sweet Orange for its surrounding orange groves. The municipality s economy is primarily agricultural and its major crops are coffee, plantains, bananas, and citrus fruits, especially oranges. During the weekend of March 16 to 18 they will celebrate the Sweet Orange Festival (Festival de la China Dulce). It is one of the most popular agricultural celebrations that takes place in the west zone. They use the orange as their special ingredient to prepare a lot of tasty products you can savor like cakes, flans, merengues, cookies, polvorones, and different kind of drinks. The celebration also has live music, colorful folkloric performance dances, arts and crafts to complete your exceptional experience. During your visit, you must explore the central zone and its great tourist attractions. Las Marias is located in an area of archeological importance and it is recognized for it s old coffee plantations under the care of the State Office of Historical Preservation. For more information about the festival you can call (787)

3 Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit Home of the best beaches in Puerto Rico, the ocean is definitely the mecca in Porta del Sol. Here in the west coast, the Municipality of Rincón, has some of the best surfing spots in the entire Caribbean, where you can experience world class surfing waves. This zone is the undisputable surfing capital of the island. During the past decades, the Island has been the home of many successful regional and international surfing championships. Puerto Rico's rich culture, the warm welcome to visitors by the local people and the high quality waves have been the keys to the success of these events. This year, on the weekend of March 16 to 18, exciting surfing action returns to the iconic Domes Beach in Rincón for the celebration of the 32 nd Corona Pro Surf Circuit. The event organizers will be hoping for some of the huge and challenging conditions to receive a great field of competitors from the US, the Caribbean, Central and South America. This event is part of the circuit which will determine the APSPR Men's and Women's Champions. Meanwhile, you can see the exciting competition, enjoy music, local food, arts and crafts with the paradisiac views of the Rincón beaches. Rincón is also recognized for their breathtaking beachfront sunsets. While in the area you must visit the lighthouse park, practice water sports, and enjoy oceanfront restaurants and their exciting nightlife. For more information about the event, visit Reference: picture by Ronnie Walker & Tamboo Bar and Seaside Grill

4 Events Calendar DAY EVENT PLACE DESCRIPTION March 1, 2018 Rincón Art Walk Public Plaza, Rincón Exhibition and crafts sale every Thursday. Happy Hour, food and live music. For more information: March 2, 2018 March 2 to March 4, 2018 Market Bohemian Night 5 th Legends Surf Classic Center, Sporting Club of the West, Cabo Rojo Domes & Maria s Beach, Rincon event with crafts and food, every Friday of the month. For more information: Live music by Jose Nelson Ramirez and a special guest. From 8PM. For more information: Legends Surf Classic is dedicated to promoting and support the surfing history in the island. It looks to pay homage to all the legends of surfing that helped forge the sport into what it is today. Categories 49 years and older. For more information: legendsurfclassicpr.org. Beast OCR Enduro Road # 319, Hormigueros High endurance 5km race with 15 different obstacles. For more information: Eventbrite.com March 3, 2018 John W. Harris Cycling Classic March Madness Band Show 8 th Festival of the Bands Interamerican University, San German La Tertulia en mi Tierra, Mayagüez Elías Fernández Parochial Center, Isabela Celebrating 106 years of the founding of the Interamerican University, circuit of 31.6 miles, cycling race in different categories. For more information: From 8:30PM. Musical presentations by Alma Nébula, Sniffing Colors, Jauría, Redneck Buddha and Grim Addiction. For more information: From 10AM. For more information: Bluegrass Thrombone Q Jazz Club, Quebradillas Presentation by all the way from Nashville Tennessee, Corey Fritz. For more information: March 8, 2018 Rincón Art Walk Public Plaza, Rincón Exhibition and crafts sale every Thursday. Happy Hour, food and live music. For more information: March 8 to March 9, 2018 ExpoNegocios del Oeste Recreation and Sporting Complex, Mayagüez Expo Business of the West, from 9AM to 4PM. Event looking to educate and encourage entrepreneurs. With workshops and talks, exhibitions, business tables and much more. For more information: March 8 to March 10, 2018 Step Up Senior Expo Mayagüez Mall, Mayagüez Educational fair directed to high school seniors to help them determine and take action about their future. Expos, colleges, clothes, music and more. For more information: March 9, 2018 Market Center, event with crafts and food, every Friday of the month. For more information:

5 Events Calendar DAY EVENT PLACE DESCRIPTION March 9, 2018 Mikie Rivera La Tertulia en mi Tierra, Mayagüez On stage Mikie Rivera. From 9:30PM. For more information: Dios los Cría y el Hígado los Junta Yagüez Theater, Mayagüez God Makes Them and the Liver Unites Them; musical comedy with Carlos Merced and Jose Nogueras. For more information: March 10, 2018 Yo también soy una Cougar Rincon Beach Resort, Añasco I m a Cougar too Comedy theater with: Marian Pabón, Linnette Torres, Wanda Sais, Lily García, Julio Ramos y Jorge Armando Rivera. Directed by Julio Ramos. For more information: March 15, 2018 Rincón Art Walk Public Plaza, Rincón Exhibition and crafts sale every Thursday. Happy Hour, food and live music. For more information: March 16, 2018 Market Center, event with crafts and food, every Friday of the month. For more information: Gallery Nights Public Plaza, Moca With live local music, kiosks, mojitos, artisans, local products and produce. For more information: Sweet Orange Festival Public Plaza, Las Marias Cultural event highlighting the importance of the locally grown sweet orange. Music, artisans and much more. For more information: March 16 to March 18, 2018 Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit Domes Beach, Rincon Several events held during the best wave season at each of the surf spots on Puerto Rico's northwestern coast. Points from each event are added up to determine who is the best pro surfer of the season, who is named the champion of the circuit. For more information: Frutos de Puerto Rico Fair Labadié Castle, Moca Puerto Rico Reborn; with workshops, agricultural market, exhibitions, artisans, rodeo, live demo kitchen and much more. For more information: March 18, 2018 MTB Duo Combate Beach, Cabo Rojo Mountain Biking event in pairs on 40KM route. For more information: mieventoonline.com March 22, 2018 Rincón Art Walk Public Plaza, Rincón Exhibition and crafts sale every Thursday. Happy Hour, food and live music. For more information: March 22 to March 25, 2018 San German s Atleticos Festival Arquelio Torres, Coliseum, San German Celebrating the basketball franchise of San German, Los Atleticos. For more information: March 23, 2018 Market Center, event with crafts and food, every Friday of the month. For more information:

6 Events Calendar DAY EVENT PLACE DESCRIPTION March 25, 2018 T-21 5K Rd 116, Lajas March 29, 2018 March 30, 2018 Rincón Art Walk Market Public Plaza, Rincón Center, 5k race, walk it or run it. All proceeds benefit the Aguadilla Down Syndrome Association. From 7AM. For more information: santanasportentertainment.com. Exhibition and crafts sale every Thursday. Happy Hour, food and live music. For more information: event with crafts and food, every Friday of the month. For more information: NOTE: If you wish to obtain the digital monthly version of the Events Calendar, send a request to the following PortadelSoltourism.pr.gov Where to go? PORTA DEL SOL PUERTO RICO IS CELEBRATING!!! The USA Today 10 Best Readers Choice 2018 Competition, recognized two of the Porta del Sol attractions as the top of the Caribbean best places. On the Best Caribbean Bar category, Tamboo Bar & Seaside Grill in Rincon, was selected as the best of all. On the Best Caribbean Dive Site, Mona Island was selected third place. Also, in the Best Caribbean Attraction category, El Yunque was selected first and Old San Juan second place. Finally, in the Best Caribbean Rum Distillery category, Casa Bacardi was the second place. One more time, our west zone and Puerto Rico are in the top of the best recommended places to visit in the Caribbean. Congratulations to all the winners!! Reference: picture by Kelly San Juan Diver

7 Where to go? TAMBOO BAR & SEASIDE GRILL RINCÓN There are few bars and dining spots in Porta del Sol as close to the sand as Tamboo Bar and Seaside Grill. This popular place was recently recognized as the Best Caribbean Bar by The USA Today Readers Choice 2018 competition. Tamboo is a perfect place to enjoy the beach, practice surfing, whale watching, enjoy the sunset view, have an unforgettable nightlife or just relax with a cocktail at the beachfront deck. Offering great food, the sea side Grill is one of the best oceanfront spots on the island. Their Caribbean ambience, live music, and personalized attention by their friendly and professional staff will make your visit a wonderful experience. Located on road 413 Km 4.4 Interior, they also offer their own comfortable small inn, named Beside the Pointe. The accommodation offers a recently remodeled clean and relaxed beach facility in a casual tropical setting, steps away from the beach and bar action. While in the west region of Puerto Rico, this beautiful place is a must see. Reference: picture by Elijah Kleine & Tamboo Bar and Seaside Grill

8 Where to go? CHRISTOPHER COLOMBUS CROSS AGUADA The anniversary of the discovery of Puerto Rico in 1893 was a reason for a great celebration. As part of the activities, they marked the place of the entrance in Aguada with a cross which since then is known as Cristopher Colombus Cross. In 1928 the actual monument was inaugurated and is one of the oldest monuments in Puerto Rico. A visit to the Colombus Cross is a centennial trip to the past. According to historical data, it represents the zone where 17 ships and 1,500 men landed on the evening of November 19, Chronicles of Columbus arrival indicates that in the area they found water of high quality Springs. The landing place was baptized as La Aguada and served for a long time as a port where ships replenished water supplies to continue their journeys. The indigenous name of the place was "Guaniquilla" meaning site of springs, equivalent to La Aguada". The place has a beautiful scenery of the coast and is next to the Aguada s coastline boulevard, where you can find a variety of restaurants with exquisite local food and cocktails. While in the area you can visit another religious interest attraction, named Espinar Hermitage Ruins, or you can shop in the Famous Downtown s Boutique stores. For more information, you can call

9 Where to go? THE SACRED ROUTE OF PORTA DEL SOL Religious tourism is a form of cultural tourism that allows the visitor to discover the religious historic heritage of a destination. Recognized as the door to Christianity in the New World, the Porta del Sol Sacred route, showcases the west region as a world class religious tourism destination; highlighting historic and religious tourism sites for over the past 500 years. Through this route, visitors will discover some of the oldest and most important temples of the Americas, religious art, holy relics, the site of miracles, holy persons, scenery, and a unique architectural richness. Regardless of your religious beliefs, this route will allow you to discover the origins of the cultural and religious identity in Puerto Rico. While in the area, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions and the best gastronomy of the Caribbean. Religious Interest Attractions: Isabela San Antonio de la Tuna Hermitage Ruins Tel Aguada Espinar Hermitage Ruins Tel Colón Cross Discovery Monument Tel Mayagüez Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral Tel Posada Colonial Hotel (Former Siervas de María Convent) Tel Central Presbiterian Church Tel Episcopal Church and San Andrés School Tel San Juan Bautista Parish (Tomb of Mons. Romualdo Ortiz) Tel Hormigueros Shrine Basilica Our Lady of Monserrat Tel San Germán Santo Domingo of Porta Coeli Museum Tel San Germán de Auxerre Parish. Tel Hermitage (San José School) Tel Interamerican University Chapel T Ext Cabo Rojo Shoenstatt Sanctuary Tel Guánica Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary (Hacienda Santa Rita) Tel Guided Tours: Idelisse Rivera Tel essilediyahoo.com Nelson Izquierdo Tel amigostoursgmail.com Hilda Morales Tel preguntameadventourspr.com Carlos Correa Tel carlosispuertoricoyahoo.com Fránces Gómez Tel francesispuertoricoyahoo.com Carlos Rivera Tel cmrr90gmail.com Municipality of Mayaguez Tel turismo.mayaguezpr1gmail.com

10 GENERAL ATTRACTIONS SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL CARVING GALLERY AGUADA ICE SKATING ARENA* AGUADILLA LAS CASCADAS WATERPARK* AGUADILLA SKATE AND SPLASH PARK AGUADILLA SALTO DE LA ENCANTADA AÑASCO LOS MORRILLOS LIGHTHOUSE CABO ROJO FINCA EL GIRASOL GUÁNICA OLD LIGHTHOUSE RUINS GUÁNICA GUAJATACA TUNNEL ISABELA ISABELA S BIKE LANE ISABELA POZO DE JACINTO ISABELA WALL DIVING IN LA PARGUERA LAJAS HACIENDA LEALTAD LARES MARIANA BRACETTI SIGHTSEEING SPOT LARES HACIENDA PALMA ESCRITA LAS MARÍAS PLENITUD ECO FARM LAS MARÍAS STONE TOWER* MARICAO DR. JUAN A RIVERO ZOO* MAYAGÜEZ RAFAEL PÉREZ SANTALÍZ WATERPARK QUEBRADILLAS LIGHTHOUSE PARK RINCÓN SURF N FUN WATERPARK* SAN GERMÁN GOZALANDIA WATERFALLS SAN SEBASTIÁN PUJOLS POULTRY FARM SAN SEBASTIÁN BEACHES AGUADA: BALNEARIO PICO DE PIEDRA AGUADILLA: CRASH BOAT / ROMPEOLAS / PASEO REAL MARINA / PARQUE COLÓN AÑASCO: BALNEARIO TRES HERMANOS CABO ROJO: PUNTA LA MELA / BALNEARIO BOQUERÓN / BUYÉ / PUNTA GUANIQUILLA / LA PLAYUELA / EL COMBATE GUÁNICA: BALNEARIO CAÑA GORDA / GUILLIGAN S ISLAND / LA JUNGLA / PLAYA SANTA ISABELA: JOBOS / MONTONES / POZA TEODORO LAJAS: PLAYITA ROSADA* (BLUE FLAG BEACH) / MATA LA GATA / CARACOLES QUEBRADILLAS: GUAJATACA RINCÓN: CÓRCEGA / BALNEARIO RINCÓN / LOS ALMENDROS SURFING SPOTS AGUADILLA: BRIDGES / GAS CHAMBERS / HOLE IN THE WALL / SURFERS S BEACH/ TABLE TOP / WILDERNESS / WISHING WELL ISABELA: MIDDLES / JOBOS / SHACKS RINCÓN: SPANISH WALL / INDICATOR / STEPS / DOMES / MARIAS *Closed Reopening Soon GOLF PUNTA BORINQUEN GOLF CLUB AGUADILLA CLUB DEPORTIVO DEL OESTE CABO ROJO ROYAL ISABELA GOLF CLUB ISABELA FORESTS AND NATURAL RESERVES BOQUERÓN FOREST CABO ROJO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE CABO ROJO SALT FLATS AND INTERPRETATIVE CENTER CABO ROJO GUAJATACA FOREST* ISABELA GUANICA DRY FOREST GUÁNICA LAGUNA CARTAGENA WILDLIFE REFUGE LAJAS LA PARGUERA NATURAL RESERVE & BIO BAY LAJAS MARICAO FOREST* MARICAO SUSUA FOREST* SABANA GRANDE GUAJATACA LAKE & NATURAL RESERVE* SAN SEBASTIAN LUCHETTI LAKE & NATURAL RESERVE* YAUCO MUSEUMS HISTORY MUSEUM AGUADILLA RAMEY BASE HISTORY MUSEUM AGUADILLA LOS PROCERES MUSEUM CABO ROJO ART AND HISTORY MUSEUM GUANICA HISTORICAL RESOURCES MUSEUM LARES EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS MUSEUM* MAYAGÜEZ MUSA UPRM ART MUSEUM MAYAGÜEZ CASA PILAR DEFILLÓ AMIGUET MUSEUM MAYAGÜEZ HACIENDA ENRIQUETA* MOCA MUNDILLO MUSEUM MOCA PALACETE LOS MOREAU MOCA ART AND CULTURE MUSEUM SABANA GRANDE AURELIO TIÓ MUSEUM SAN GERMÁN HISTORY MUSEUM SAN GERMÁN JOHN WILL HARRIS MUSEUM SAN GERMÁN RAMÍREZ DE ARELLANO MUSEUM SAN GERMÁN HACIENDA LA FÉ MUSEUM SAN SEBASTIÁN HAMMOCK MUSEUM SAN SEBASTIÁN SAN SEBASTIÁN HISTORY MUSEUM SAN SEBASTIÁN FRANCESCHI MUSEUM YAUCO VOLKYLAND VOLKSWAGEN MUSEUM YAUCO PORTA DEL SOL SAGRADO ATTRACTIONS CHRISTOPHER COLOMBUS CROSS AGUADA ESPINAR HERMITAGE RUINS AGUADA SCHOENSTATT SANCTUARY CABO ROJO OUR LADY OF FÁTIMA SANCTUARY GUÁNICA SHRINE BASÍLICA OUR LAY OF MONSERRAT HORMIGUEROS SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA HERMITAGE RUINS ISABELA CENTRAL PRESBITERIAN CHURCH MAYAGÜEZ EPISCOPAL CHURCH & SAN ANDRÉS SCHOOL OUR LADY OF LA CANDELARIA CATHEDRAL MAYAGÜEZ POSADA EL COLONIAL MAYAGÜEZ INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY CHAPEL SAN GERMÁN PORTA COELI MUSEUM SAN GERMÁN SAN GERMÁN LAUXERRE PARISH SAN GERMÁN SAN SEBASTIÁN HERMITAGE SAN GERMÁN

11 Where to stay? PARADORES PARADOR EL FARO AGUADILLA PARADOR BOQUEMAR CABO ROJO PARADOR COMBATE BEACH CABO ROJO PARADOR GUÁNICA 1929 GUÁNICA PARADOR VILLAS DEL MAR HAU ISABELA PARADOR VILLA PARGUERA LAJAS PARADOR TURTLE BAY INN LAJAS POSADAS POSADA HOTEL EL COLONIAL MAYAGÜEZ POSADA QUÉ CHÉVERE RINCÓN BED & BREAKFAST DOS ÁNGELES DEL MAR B&B RINCÓN SAN SEBASTIÁN B&B SAN SEBASTIÁN HOTELS CIELO MAR HOTEL AGUADILLA COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT AGUADILLA PUNTA BORINQUEN RESORT AGUADILLA VILLA FORÍN HOTEL AGUADILLA RINCÓN BEACH RESORT AÑASCO AQUARIUS VACATION CLUB CABO ROJO COFRESÍ BEACH HOTEL CABO ROJO WESTERN BAY BOQUERÓN BEACH HOTEL CABO ROJO COPAMARINA RESORT & SPA GUÁNICA PARADISE GUEST HOUSE HORMIGUEROS OCEAN FRONT HOTEL ISABELA ROYAL ISABELA ISABELA VILLA MONTAÑA BEACH RESORT ISABELA ESTANCIA LA JAMACA LAJAS HOWARD JOHNSON DOWNTOWN MAYAGÜEZ HOLIDAY INN TROPICAL CASINO MAYAGÜEZ MAYAGÜEZ RESORT & CASINO MAYAGÜEZ HOTEL EL GUAJATACA QUEBRADILLAS BESIDE THE POINTE ON THE BEACH RINCÓN CASA ISLEÑA INN RINCÓN CASA VERDE HOTEL RINCÓN COCONUT PALMS INN RINCÓN THE LAZY PARROT INN RINCÓN RINCÓN OF THE SEAS GRAND CARIBBEAN HOTEL RINCÓN VILLA COFRESÍ HOTEL RINCÓN HACIENDA EL JIBARITO SAN SEBASTIÁN Airports and Airline Services RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BQN) - AGUADILLA UNITED AIRLINES JET BLUE AIRWAYS SPIRIT AIRLINES EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS REGIONAL AIRPORT (MAZ) - MAYAGÜEZ CAPE AIR

12 Come and visit us at: Aguadilla (787) Rafael Hernández Airport Ramey, Aguadilla, P.R Cabo Rojo (787) # 100 Rd. 6.6 Km Galería 100 Shopping Center Cabo Rojo, P.R PortadelSoltourism.pr.gov NOTE: This information may be subject to change without notice. The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is not responsible for them. Please call before your visit.