Museum featuring Tufiño exhibit during ‘La Campechada’
November 15, 2013
Every country in the world is called upon to safeguard its culture to benefit future generations. Puerto Rico is no stranger to this custom and is proud to relive its culture by means of artistic proposals and workshops that allow its citizens to learn and develop their artistic flair.
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Puerto Rico’s 1st ChocoBar opens in Old San Juan
September 23, 2013
A glittering ChocoBar, with a chocolate-based menu sure to melt a dieter's firmest resolutions, has opened in old San Juan as the first salvo in a strategy by the Cortés Group to project its brand, Cortés chocolate, internationally.
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Scuffle over Disney Fantasy tours could cost Puerto Rico $2M, tourism execs say
July 31, 2013
A scuffle that broke out Tuesday morning between United Tour Guide members and private tour operators when the Disney Fantasy cruise ship docked unexpectedly in Old San Juan could cost Puerto Rico $2 million in products and services and could damage the island’s reputation as a destination, tourism executives said.
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Coffee shop businesses brewing in Old San Juan
April 23, 2013
San Juan's expanding gourmet coffee service sector suddenly got more interesting with the entry of a Utah-based franchise with an eye catching name, a world-class product, and big plans for Puerto Rico.
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Full house at San Juan cruise ship pier
April 11, 2013
A rare event took place Wednesday when five cruise ships with more than 15,000 passengers aboard docked at the Port of San Juan, said Ports Authority Executive Director Víctor Suárez.
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Old San Juan’s 1st ‘B&B’ to open in May
January 14, 2013
In a few months, when Casa Sol opens its doors as Old San Juan's first Bed & Breakfast, it will join a growing list of small hostelries in the old city that are benefiting from increased tourist demand for cozy alternatives to traditional, large hotels.
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Yogen Früz opening trio of shops in coming weeks
June 18, 2012
Just in time to fight off the scorching summer months, frozen yogurt chain Yogen Früz is rapidly expanding its local presence with the recent addition of its Plaza Esmeralda location in Guaynabo, plus plans for future locations slated begin serving the cold treats in Old San Juan, Mayagüez and Carolina in coming weeks.
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Tourism expecting more than 1.2M cruise ship visitors in ’12
January 18, 2012
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is ramping up efforts to increase cruise ship visitor traffic to the island this year, predicting that more than 1.2 million cruise ship passengers aboard 493 vessels will dock in Old San Juan in 2012.
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Bleu Bistro enters OSJ gastronomy scene
August 5, 2011
Bleu Bistro, the newest eatery to move into the trendy Old San Juan gastronomic neighborhood, recently opened its doors to offer locals and tourists alike a taste of French fusion cuisine.
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