Special thanks to two very talented photographers for allowing me to post their fabulous photographs in my blog: Ricardo Jusino and Jerry Valentín.
Month: April 2013
Arecibo Observatory – The World Largest Telescope
Known as the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence, SETI is the most famous research project at Arecibo Observatory.
The Train that Never Arrived
On November 6, 1944, Puerto Rico celebrated the victory of the Democratic Party on the Election Day. Among the festivities during that festive evening, a show of fireworks took over the clear and radiant sky. During those times, the rail system was the most popular medium of transportation, connecting by train the metropolitan area with… Continue reading The Train that Never Arrived
Jacinto’s Well
A local farmer who lived in Isabela, a beautiful town on the northwestern coast of the island, was named Jacinto. Every afternoon, right before sunset, Jacinto would take a herd of cows for a beach walk. He tied his favorite cow to him while he led the rest of his herd. One day, on the… Continue reading Jacinto’s Well
Aguadilla
The Jibarito’s Dream
The jibarito has found a haven in the rural towns of Puerto Rico. Because he is an illiterate Boricua, many people label him as someone inferior. However, through joy and wisdom he is able to perceive his life with wonder and magic.
El Chupacabra (Goat Sucker)
Even though these bizarres creatures known as the chupacabra had been seen in other parts of the world, the legend began in Puerto Rico, in 1995.
The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
Located in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, the three vertices that form the triangle are: Miami, San Juan, and Bermuda. The only logical explanation to these incidents is that the area is very unpredictable, rapidly emerging the weather into violent storms.
Are the Taínos Extinct or Alive?
Distinctive pieces of Taíno DNA were found in the modern Puerto Rican.
The Eye of the Water Village
If you want to be surrounded by a stunning view, watching the most splendorous sunsets while you eat, going for walks at night, indulging in a glowing sky with bright stars and relaxing in beaches with calm waters, Aguadilla welcomes you.
Magic in Puerto Rico 