News >> General News Puerto Rico to have direct flight to Mexico starting july 2
After more than 15 years, Puerto Rico will now have a direct connecting flight from Puerto Rico to Mexico, the Puerto Rico Tourism Comapanny announced today.
5/5/2025
News >> General News Tourism Company gives its first eco tourism certifications
Luis Daniel Muñiz, executive sub-director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company of Puerto Rico has confrmed that El Batey Zipline, from Utuado; Aventura Cueva Ventana, from Arecibo and Black Beard Sports from Vieques have become the first eco-tourism businesses on the island to receive its certification under the Eco Tourism Program of the organization.
3/7/2025
News >> General News Puerto Rico vacations video goes viral
Some friends from Canada decided to make a video of their vacations in Puerto Rico, and the resulting video has gone viral all over the web. Check the video below and let us know what you think! Thanks guys!!!
5/18/2014
News >> General News Puerto Rico’s Second City Steps Out
Second cities, the stepdaughters of the urban world, have always had trouble emerging from the shadows of their more glamorous big sisters. And ever since it was founded in 1692 on the island’s southern coast between a mountain range and the Caribbean Sea, Ponce has had to contend with San Juan’s pre-eminence.
5/18/2014
News >> General News Arecibo Observatory turns 50!
The Arecibo Radio Telescope, the legendary scope that has made countless discoveries about our universe and our home planet (not to mention several movie appearances), turns 50!
8/10/2025
News >> General News Interjet airline resumes flights from Mexico to Puerto Rico after 13 years
After 13 years of absence the Mexican Airline Interjet will resume flights from Mexico City to Luis Muoz Marn International Airport, the Mexico-based company said on a press conference held this week in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
5/17/2013
News >> Press Releases from our Locations Las Cascadas de Aguadilla updates opening hours
We would like to inform all our visitors that Las Cascadas Water Park has updated their opening / closing hours for this 2012 summer season.
4/22/2012
News >> General News Sabor y Rumba in Ponce: a place you cannot miss!
If you are staying on or are visiting the Downtown historic sector of the city of Ponce, there is one place you cannot miss to get your day running or have your share of fresh coffee or Puerto Rican cuisine: Rumba y Sabor caf, right in the heart of Downtown Ponce.
1/13/2012
News >> General News El Yunque left out of New 7 Wonders of the World
El Yunque National Forest, the lush mountain haven that is the only tropical rainforest in the United States, did not make the final New 7Wonders of Nature list.
11/12/2025
News >> General News Puerto Rico featured on Caribbean Travel Mag Best of 2010
Caribbean Travel Magazine, a monthly publication featuring the Caribbean's top locations and hidden places, is performing a user vote on the Caribbean's Best of 2010.
9/30/2010
News >> General News Whales spotted off shore in Hatillo
Local residents have reported tie sighting of two humpback whales off the shore of the town of Hatillo, the most recent in a string of sightings of the colossal animals in the last few weeks.
2/22/2010
News >> General News TSA and Continental Airlines Expand Paperless Boarding Pass Program at SJU
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Continental Airlines announced today the expansion of the Paperless Boarding Pass pilot program at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). The program will allow passengers to receive boarding passes electronically on their cell phones or PDAs, which will then be scanned by Transportation Security Officers at the checkpoint and eliminate the need for a paper boarding pass.
12/9/2025
News >> Notifications and Alerts JCA releases public advisory for contaminated beaches
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - Beach goers should be on the alert of three public beaches in Puerto Rico that have been labeled as inadequate for swimming, among them the popular Crash Boat beach in Aguadilla, according to a Press Release released yesterday by the Puerto Rico Ambient Quality Office (JCA).
7/20/2009
News >> Press Releases from our Locations Caribbean Trading Co. expands souvenir shop 462Located on the corner of Principal Street and PR191 in Rio Grande’s Palmer Ward, near the entrance to El Yunque rainforest, Caribbean Trading Co. (CTC) has consistently become a “must stop” for international and local tourists in search of authentic Puerto Rican souvenirs, “made in Puerto Rico, not from China,” said CTC owner Tim Collins, or "Capt. Tim," as he calls himself.
7/15/2009
News >> Press Releases from our Locations Rincón Film Festival April 28 to May 3
Feb 26, 2025 – The Rincon International Film Festival will be held this year from April 28 to May 3. Selected films will be presented at the Lazy Parrot, Casa Islena, Ship Wreck and Rincon Beach Resort. Last year 300 films were submitted from 14 countries. 30 film makers from China, Argentina, Germany, Canada, USA and Puerto Rico attended. 69 films were screened including 13 world premiers.
3/18/2009
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3/17/2009
3/29/2014
When visiting Puerto Rico, there are a lot of towns that you cannot miss outside of the San Juan metro area. These cities offer a different take on Puerto Rican culture, with a whole lot of different attractions for you to enjoy. One of these cities you need to explore when coming to Puerto Rico is the southern town of Ponce. Called "the Majestic City" and "the Pearl of the South", Ponce is known for its colonial décor and architecture, friendly hospitality and a wide variety of attractions for you to see. Let's begin our list of 9 things you need to do when visiting Ponce.
