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Castillo San Felipe del Morro (also known as “El Morro”) – Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico murals… or join in a Bomba dance lessons, or even lively festivals that fi l the streets. Look, listen, or join right in. You can truly immerse yourself in the welcoming and unique culture of Puerto Rico. CONSIDER… Being so close to cultural phenomenon that when you delve deeper into what it means to ‘Live Boricua’ as our vibrant culture invites you in. And the best part… NO PASSPORT NEEDED. Puerto Rico is a Territory of the United States, so catching a flight to this t opical paradise is as simple as showing your driver’s license, state ID, and your ticket at the gate… and you are on your way.
Boricua is alive and well in Puerto Rico – Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
IMAGINE… A Tropical Caribbean
Island… sitting off the Southeast coast of Florida, with a culture and heritage more diverse than anywhere else on earth… that the people refer to themselves as “Boricua.” Boricua would be considered a spirit, a fl vor, and a rhythm that you truly can find in one place on earth – Puerto Rico.
BUT DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CLUBS… to Puerto Rico. Our golf clubs hate it when we leave them at home… and they know we have gone off to an island for the weekend. There are 18 golf courses located throughout Puerto Rico. 11 of those courses are in or near the
San Juan region on the North “Metro” region of the island. 10 of those courses are part of an extended amenities package at some very exclusive resorts. The courses are diverse yet complementary, offering a variety of choices depending on your preferences. Trophy courses? Check. Non-resort courses that illuminate municipality’s goal to promote golf outside San Juan? Check. Courses where college and professional players compete? Check. With different terrain types… open… tight… (LOL) very tight… ocean views… mountain views… price points, or more -- there are options for everyone playing golf. WHO IS THE MOST POPULAR PUERTO RICO GOLFER EVER…? I know you’ve got this answer… Juan Antonio Rodriguez… or as his fans called him… “Chi-Chi.”
Boricua is alive and well in Puerto Rico – Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
Boricua (bȯ-ree-kwa) -- A person from Puerto Rico by birth or descent. The overall culture of Puerto Rico is a colorful tapestry of old and new. Mixing Indigenous Taínos, Spanish, and African traditions and you’ll find xpressions of that culture mix, throughout the entire island. Art museums… vibrant 16
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