Puerto Rico 2: Day Trips from San Juan: Rainforests and the Pork Highway
03/09/25 • 26 min
Join Laura on a flavorful journey through the lush landscapes of Puerto Rico! We’ll explore the famed "ruta de lechon," where succulent pork is roasted to perfection at lechoneras dotting the mountain roads.
Our adventure takes us through the Carite rainforest where you can hike to breathtaking swimming holes and sip holy spring water at a catholic pilgrimage site. Listen in as our guide, Adrian, shares insights about the island’s history, from the original Taino inhabitants to the vibrant culinary scene that flourishes today. We’ll uncover the significance of plantains, the rhythms of salsa music, and the remarkable wildlife of the rainforest, including the iconic coquí frog.
With a mix of adventure, culture, and culinary delights, this episode is not to be missed!
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Musical Credits:
Free Guitar Riding Blues (F 014) by Lobo Loco is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Taino music- track 1 provided by TainoAge.com
Spanish Guitar solo by Sonican, Mabarebare by Kbwabana, holyChorus.wav by BFMGames and Buena Suerte by FJRAV Travel Vlog are available under the Creative Commons Zero license.
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Join Laura on a flavorful journey through the lush landscapes of Puerto Rico! We’ll explore the famed "ruta de lechon," where succulent pork is roasted to perfection at lechoneras dotting the mountain roads.
Our adventure takes us through the Carite rainforest where you can hike to breathtaking swimming holes and sip holy spring water at a catholic pilgrimage site. Listen in as our guide, Adrian, shares insights about the island’s history, from the original Taino inhabitants to the vibrant culinary scene that flourishes today. We’ll uncover the significance of plantains, the rhythms of salsa music, and the remarkable wildlife of the rainforest, including the iconic coquí frog.
With a mix of adventure, culture, and culinary delights, this episode is not to be missed!
Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too!
Follow the show on instagram or facebook.
Buy matcha at: https://mantramatcha.com/ Use Promo code: TRAVELALONG to get 15% off.
Buy sustainably produced coffee: https://www.afueracoffee.com/ Enter promo code: TRAVELALONG for 15% off. (And I'll earn a commission.)
Musical Credits:
Free Guitar Riding Blues (F 014) by Lobo Loco is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Taino music- track 1 provided by TainoAge.com
Spanish Guitar solo by Sonican, Mabarebare by Kbwabana, holyChorus.wav by BFMGames and Buena Suerte by FJRAV Travel Vlog are available under the Creative Commons Zero license.
She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Puerto Rico 1: San Juan
We're heading to the vibrant capital city of San Juan, Puerto Rico! Join Laura as she explores the charming cobblestone streets of Old Town, surrounded by historic castles and forts, before venturing into the modern neighborhood of Santurce. She'll also take you inside the Ron de Barrilito distillery to uncover the secrets behind Puerto Rico’s world-famous rum. Come along as she learns about the complexities of Puerto Rico's status as a U.S. commonwealth and the island’s fascinating cultural mix. Grab your bags, let’s go explore San Juan together!
Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too!
Follow the show on instagram or facebook.
Buy matcha at: https://mantramatcha.com/ Use Promo code: TRAVELALONG to get 15% off.
Buy sustainably produced coffee: https://www.afueracoffee.com/ Enter promo code: TRAVELALONG for 15% off. (And I'll earn a commission.)
Music Credits:
Track: "Una Noche" and "rum night-MM" and "Fuego" music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com
Gotta Love Me by Kellee Maize is licensed under a Attribution License. "La Borinquena" performed by the US Navy Band is licensed under public domain.
She Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...
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