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Puerto Rico Part 6: Best Bars in San Juan
Puerto Rico's nightlife is dynamic and rich. Whether your idea of the perfect bar scene is sipping tropical cocktails beachside, or...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jun 6, 20254 min read


Puerto Rico Part 5: Best Casual Dining Restaurants in San Juan
In my last post , I shared four, excellent, upscale restaurants I visited in San Juan. My culinary journey in the capital city of Puerto Rico continues in this post with several, delicious, casual dining options. La Verg ü enza La Vergüenza First, there's La Vergüenza, a typical chincharro. A chincharro is a Puerto Rican restaurant where locals gather for food and drinks. As such, it was no surprise that many locals recommended it to me, telling me that not only would I en
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
May 31, 20255 min read


Puerto Rico Part 4: Best Upscale Restaurants in San Juan
If you find yourself hungry in San Juan, Puerto Rico, you will find options for every price point, occasion and just about every craving. While there, I enjoyed fusion, local and international dishes aplenty. I'll start by sharing my favorite upscale restaurants and what I ate at each. Marmalade Marmalade My first meal in Puerto Rico was at Marmalade, located in the capital city's Old San Juan neighborhood. Of the restaurants I visited, Marmalade was the most high-end. Th
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
May 26, 20255 min read


Puerto Rico Part 3: Beaches, Bays and Bioluminescence
Puerto Rico offers a diverse range of activities, many of which are on land and include hikes, tours, golfing, horseback riding, and zip...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
May 23, 20256 min read


Puerto Rico Part 2: San Juan Art Scene
Puerto Rico is best known for its beaches, food and history, or at least that is what I knew about it before my visit. What I came to...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
May 19, 20253 min read


Puerto Rico Part 1: The History of Isla del Encanto
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean Island located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The official name of this tropical paradise is the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its nickname is "Isla del Encanto," which means Island of Enchantment. Old San Juan The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, a city that has various neighborhoods, each with a distinct personality. I began my adventure in the Old San Juan neighborhood, the historic heart of the city. Old San Juan
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
May 14, 20255 min read
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