An Extra Long Christmas in Puerto RicoIf you never want the Christmas season to end, it's time to plan a holiday trip to Puerto Rico! Typically lasting about 45 days and involving lots of festivals and special cuisine, PR is THE place to go to extend that holiday cheer.AuthorsSteller
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Festivals

Paseo de la Princesa
The Christmas season kicks off with the Festival Pascuas, celebrating the festive poinsettia (or pascua) flower, at the Paseo de la Princesa each year. Take a stroll to admire the variety of colors and sizes of pascuas displayed along this historic stretch of waterfront.
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Plaza de Armas
The twinkling Encendido de Navidad lighting ceremony typically includes live music & dancing, and starts a full month of holiday celebrations all over San Juan. Along with the array of live entertainment, the celebration in this particular plaza also hosts a popular Christmas market.
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Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Midnight mass, or Miso de Gallo, takes place overnight from December 24th to the 25th. It's often held by candlelight and includes singing traditional religious songs and a nativity reenactment. If you're trying to experience a classic Puerto Rican Christmas service with all the bells and whistles, this is the spot.
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Las Mascaras De Hatillo, Hatillo, PR
This colorful celebration in the northern town of Hatillo is like a kaleidoscopic April Fool's Day. The celebrations include parades, costumes, and lighthearted pranks for your more guillible pals. Live music and flashy floats accompany the marchers and watchers as they snack & drink, then it all ends in a street party in Plaza Publica, with great meals and local vendors.
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Parque Luis Muñoz Marín
Día de los Tres Reyes Magos (or Three Kings Day) is celebrated all across the island. Old San Juan in particular is known to throw a beloved yearly festival at Luis Muñoz Marín Park, the highlight of which being a grand appearance from the Three Kings themselves!
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Monumento a los Tres Santos Reyes
If you want to learn more about the lore behind the Three Kings after the celebration, you're in luck! There's a whole museum dedicated to them 👑👑👑
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Food & Drink

La Factoría
If you’ve seen the music video for Despacito, you’ve actually already seen La Factoria! This spot frequently ends up on the "50 Best Bars in the World" list, and their bartenders are well equipped to customize a Coquito to your liking.
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El Grifo
Visiting as a vegan? No sweat! This vegan restaurant and cooking school in Caguas (about a forty-minute drive inland from San Juan) offers vegan versions of all the Puerto Rican classics.
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Chocobar Cortés
Opened in 2013 in Old San Juan by Cholate Cortés, a fourth-generation family-owned company sells bean-to-bar chocolate that has become well known across the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
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787 Coffee
Fuel up for a day of exploring the island at this third-wave coffee fave. Their horchata latte is a real standout if you're looking for some local flavor with your caffeine boost!
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La Casa de los Pasteles
As the name suggests, this is THE spot to sample pasteles on the island. But while you're there, don't skip the arroz con gandules (a combination of rice, pigeon peas, and pork, cooked in a pot with sofrito).
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Tours

Puerto Rico Night Kayaking Guided Tour in Condado Lagoon
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Puerto Rico Guided Tour from Old San Juan to Loïza
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Massage Therapy Mini Mountain Retreat at Finca Remedio
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Old San Juan & Loiza African Town Full-Day Tour: Minimum 8+people
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San Juan Catamaran Sunset Sail with Drinks Included
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