http://www.latinamericatoday.net/ Latiin America Today en Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:53:00 GMT Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:53:00 GMT info@latinamericatoday.net info@latinamericatoday.net http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-three-kings-parade/ Hundreds of people arrived yesterday, January 6, 2010 in the public square of Juan Diaz to celebrate the Epiphany at the Three Kings Day. Under a drizzle, a colorful parade... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-three-kings-parade/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-three-kings-parade/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:53:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-art-of-mundillo/ I love the art of mundillo making because there is something very tactile, very intense about making mundillo- the skill that makes the sounds of wood bobbins rhythmically ring, the... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-art-of-mundillo/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-art-of-mundillo/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/guarapo/ "Guarapo" is the process of pressing the cane into a machine to get the sugar cane juice. In Brazil is called hand press. Garapa (var. Guarapa) is the Brazilian Portuguese... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/guarapo/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/guarapo/ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:58:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-7-wonders-contest/ Our country is delighted, today with an extraordinary announcement by The New 7 Wonders Nature. Yes, Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest has been nominated among the first cut of... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-7-wonders-contest/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/the-7-wonders-contest/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:56:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/fountain-of-youth/ The town of Coamo is located about 10 miles east of the city of Ponce, and both places can cite the intrepid explorer, conquistador and governor in their history. Juan... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/fountain-of-youth/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/fountain-of-youth/ Fri, 08 May 2009 21:08:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/luis-muoz-marn/ He is known as, "Father of Modern Puerto Rico" was a poet, journalist, and politician. He was the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico and is considered one of... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/luis-muoz-marn/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/luis-muoz-marn/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:06:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/spacebound-joseph-acaba/ An old Puerto Rican tune, "Boricua en la Luna," seems almost tailor-made to describe the cosmic destiny of Joseph Acaba. The 41-year-old schoolteacher is readying to become the first astronaut... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/spacebound-joseph-acaba/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/spacebound-joseph-acaba/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:03:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/comida-criolla/ The cuisines of Spain, Taino and Arawaks Amerindians, and parts of the African continent all have had an impact on how food is prepared in Puerto Rico. Although Puerto Rican... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/comida-criolla/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/comida-criolla/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:58:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/plaza-clock/2/ Your text goes here Floral Clock located opposite the Cathedral at the plaza in my hometown Caguas. The clock was installed in 1966 by Don Angel Rivera after being in... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/plaza-clock/2/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/plaza-clock/2/ Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:33:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/plaza-clock/1/ Your text goes here Floral Clock located opposite the Cathedral at the plaza in my hometown Caguas. The clock was installed in 1966 by Don Angel Rivera after being in... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/plaza-clock/1/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/plaza-clock/1/ Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:33:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/navidades/ Christmas in Puerto Rico is the most expected holiday by all Puertorricans. Family and friends gather together to share their cheerful moments. The houses are decorated with Christmas lights and... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/navidades/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/navidades/ Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:55:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/jardin-botanico-y-cultural/ I want to invite you to my hometown; Caguas which decided to put these things together and opened the Botanical and Cultural Garden (Jardin Botanico y Cultural) in April 2007... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/jardin-botanico-y-cultural/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/jardin-botanico-y-cultural/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:35:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/aguacate/ The avocado, also known as aguacate (Spanish), butter pear or alligator pear, is a tree and a very delicious fruit native from Mexico and Central America, classified in the flowering... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/aguacate/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/aguacate/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:35:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/old-san-juan/ Walking around Old San Juan is the best way to immerse yourself in its timeless beauty and charm. Even the most determined tourist can't cover all there is to see... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/old-san-juan/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/old-san-juan/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:13:00 GMT http://www.latinamericatoday.net/puerto-rico-fiestas-patronales/ Every year, each town celebrates patron saint festivals (fiestas patronales) in honor of the area's patron saint. The festivities include religious processions since they were originated as a Catholic tradition... http://www.latinamericatoday.net/puerto-rico-fiestas-patronales/#comments http://www.latinamericatoday.net/puerto-rico-fiestas-patronales/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:18:00 GMT