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The Puerto Rican flag

The Puerto Rican flag consists of 5 alternate red and white stripes. On the left of the flag is a single white five-pointed star resting in a blue triangle. The symbolism is explained thus. The white star stands for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico while the three sides of the equilateral triangle together represent the three branches of the Republican government (executive, legislative and judicial branches). The three red strips symbolize the blood that feeds those parts of the government. The two white stripes symbolizing the rights of man and the freedom of the individual, are a perpetual reminder of the need for vigilance of a democratic government is to be preserved. The flag is not flown except in company of the U.S. flag. Adopted in July 25, 1952.

Parque de Bombas, Ponce

Parque de Bombas, Ponce

One of the most recognizable landmarks in all of Puerto Rico is the Parque de Bombas, located at the Plaza Las Delicias in the municipality of Ponce. Standing directly behind the Ponce Cathedral, the structure’s brightly coloured, red and black woodframe has become an iconic image surpassed by few others on the island.

Playa Flamenco Culebra, PR

Playa Flamenco Culebra, PR
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world is located in the island-municipality of Culebra, about nine miles east off the coast of Fajardo. The idyllic Flamenco Beach is trully a wondrous site to behold. It’s horse-shoe shape composed of silky smooth, powdery white sand envelops perfectly azure water and is framed by pristine green hills

Fuerte San Cristobal

Fuerte San Cristobal

By 1638, a second fortress dominated San Juan’s northeastern front, following the city wall from El Morro. El Fuerte San Cristóbal, named after the hill it sits on, was built because of Spain’s need to expand its defenses following the Dutch invasion of 1625. As El Morro defended the city the from northern seaward attacks, San Cristóbal would protect the city from eastern attacks by land. Irish Field Marshall Alejandro O’Reilly and Royal Engineer Thomas O’Daly were hired by Spain to create the ingenious design for the fortress, recognized as the largest in the Americas

: La Plazuela de la Rogativa

Turn left after passing through La Puerta de San Juan. Follow the path through the gardens, up the steps leading into La Plazuela de la Rogativa. This bronze statue completed in 1971 by New Zealand native Lindsay Daen, stands twelve feet high in front of an impressive view of the San Juan Bay. During the spring of 1797, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, commander of a British armada, sailed into the bay with plans of taking the city by storm. The initial attack was successfully repelled by the Spanish and Puerto Rican militia of Captain General Don Ramón de Castro. Abercrombie then organized a naval blockade to starve the residents of San Juan, cutting their access to supply shipments by sea. A ‘rogativa’ was ordered by the governor to appease the already desperate citizens of San Juan. This religious procession through the streets was carried

La Fortaleza

La Fortaleza

The Governor’s palace is located at the northern end of Fortaleza Street. La Fortaleza was built between 1532 and 1540, after Spain realized the need to defend the San Juan Bay from foreign attacks. Also known as “El Palacio de Santa Catalina,” its central structure was made up of four walls arranged around a patio. Two circular towers faced the sea from the northern and southern ends. The stone structures had to be rebuilt after they were destroyed in a fire during the Dutch attack of 1625. La Fortaleza served as a military fortress until 1845, when its interiors were remodeled and its main entrance façade was rebuilt in the neoclassical style, acquiring the palatial presence it maintains to this day. The building functions as the Governor’s residence, making it the oldest executive mansion still in use in the entire Western Hemisphere.