Monthly Archives: May 2012

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Off the beaten path: Cabo Rojo

There are few destinations in Puerto Rico as lovely as Cabo Rojo. And yet, legions of tourists visit the island without ever hearing of this place. Why? Part of the answer is that Cabo Rojo is about as remote as mainland Puerto Rico gets. Located on the southwestern corner of the island, it’s far more [...]

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The Story Behind the Vejigante Mask

Walk into practically any souvenir shop in Puerto Rico and you’ll see them hanging on the walls: the wild-looking, many-horned masks of the vejigantes. But these papier-mâché (or sometimes coconut husk or gourd) masks are more than just a unique memento of the island. They represent a tradition that dates back through time and combine [...]

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High-Flying in Toro Verde

In my experience, there’s zip-lining … and then there’s zip-lining at Toro Verde. This eco-adventure park is like nothing else you’ve experienced. Even if you’re a zip-line master. Let’s start with the basics. Toro Verde, which means “Green Bull,” is located in Orocovis, nestled among the peaks and valleys of Puerto Rico’s largest mountain range. [...]