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Explore Puerto Rico Fifth Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Harry S. Pariser
Publisher: Manatee Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 640524
Media: Paperback
Edition: 5th
Pages: 360
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1893643522
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9781893643529
ASIN: 1893643522
Publication Date: June 2002
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Harry Pariser gives you detailed information on little-known towns, parks, reserves and offshore islands. His ecologically-aware perspective provides a refreshing look at archaeological sites, preserves and rugged rainforest environments. Old San Juan, El Yunque and the Caribbean National Forest, Palmas del Mar, Ponce, Guanica, Mayaguez, Mona Island, Vieques, Culebra, Arecibo, Camuy, Barranquitas and San German are but a few of the chapters in this book. Each region is covered extensively, with details on where to stay and eat, sailing, chartering and deep-sea adventures, snorkeling and diving, and the best birdwatching and hiking spots. Practical travel tips abound, and the introductory sections on the island's culture, history, geography, religion and customs will stand you in good stead for your next trip. Color photos and maps round out the picture.
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 Makes you feel like you are there November 7, 2008
Joy Delgado
"Explore Puerto Rico" gives you the feeling you are there, even when you are at home. This book is not just a travel guide, it's also a history lesson, a lesson in basic Spanish and an incredible insight into the culture of Puerto Rico.
Broken into sections, Mr. Pariser takes you to all the things there are to do and see on the island. The well known, like El Yunke, the Observatory in Arecibo, Old San Juan and the Condado. But then he takes you on a trip off the beaten path to places like the Museo Cemi in Jayuya, the Tibes Ceremonial Center just north of Ponce and the towns of Aibonito and Cayey just to name a few.
You also get to visit Vieques and Culebra, part of Puerto Rico that is also known as the Spanish Virgins. Learn about the bioluminescent bay in Vieques and the nightly turtle watches in Culebra.
One of the unique things in this guide is the food section. Not only is the Spanish name given but also a description of the food. Do you like aguacate (avocado), chillo (red snapper) or lechosa (papaya)? Or how about asopao or pastelillos? You can find out what they are on pages 64-65. There are maps and web sites to learn even more about "La Isla del Encanto" as Puerto Rico is known.
With this book in tow, you will get to see Puerto Rico from the inside out. Pack it in your bag and go on a trip to this beautiful lush island that's just waiting to greet you.
 Good detail, but leave out the politics January 9, 2008
suzanne
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book is thorough with a good bit of detail (although some reviewers said some was inaccurate) but this is a travel guide and not a political book. He is aparantly against the military, people with conservative leanings, the Coors family and probably the European explorers. I think if he writes another travel book he needs to leave out the little quips and inuendos.
Good read, but awfully outdated December 22, 2007
Jami Dwyer
I enjoyed reading this book, which clearly approaches Puerto Rico as someone who loves it, not just as a tourist. (I knew I'd found a good book when it referred to Dubya as "Shrub.")
But the phone numbers are just appallingly out of date. I called probably twenty or thirty and only one picked up. The book offers free online updates, which is very generous, but not very practical. I bought a guidebook because I'd left my laptop at home. I hope they'll update the book itself soon, as it's a great book, but accurate information is really vital.
Explore Puerto Rico July 17, 2007
Dr. Tami Brady (Calgary, Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Explore Puerto Rico is a guide and travel overview for the island of Puerto Rico. This book includes a wide range of information, everything from background knowledge on the island's natural and cultural environment through places to stay while on the island to interesting things to do at every stop along the way.
There are nine sections in Explore Puerto Rico: Introduction; Practicalities; San Juan & Environs; Northeastern Puerto Rico; Vieques; Culebra; Southeastern Puerto Rico; Southwestern Puerto Rico; and Northwestern Puerto Rico. The introduction section contains an overview about Puerto Rico. This detailed information includes land, climate, flora, fauna, history, government, economy, culture, and religion of this area. This section also includes general information on transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment while enjoying Puerto Rico.
The next chapter, Practicalities, contains contacts and general information on visas, codes of conduct, and health during travel to this island. Each entry contains a short paragraph about each of these general topics including contacts.
The rest of the sections in Explore Puerto Rico focus on particular parts or regions of the island. The first portion of each section describes a little about the particular region including the history. After this overview, specific examples of transportation, accommodation, restaurants, shopping, tourist information, services, and sights are depicted in detail. Each entry contains a short paragraph about the establishment including contacts and potential costs. Also provided in each of these sections is ample information, complete with contacts, on what activities are available in each island region. Several black and white and colour maps and photographs accompany each section.
Explore Puerto Rico is a valuable guide for anyone planning on traveling to Puerto Rico. This key information is provided for easy reference while planning or while traveling. However, this book will also be just as interesting for the armchair traveler as this book contains ample information about the natural environment, history, and culture on this amazing island as well as some extremely stunning colour photographs.
Fantastico! April 7, 2006
JoAnna Carey (Grand Rapids, MI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Puerto Rico means "rich port" and this guide will introduce the reader to all of the riches that the island has to offer including the only tropical National Forest in the U.S. Detailed visitor information is provided for the major cities, small towns and the outer regions of the main island but this guide also dedicates several pages to each of the two other islands just off of Puerto Rico: Vieques and Culebra. There is even information about the least known of the offshore islands, Mona Island. Readers will find descriptive accounts of music, festivals, foods, sports & sporting events, hiking tours, accommodations and entertainment. Learn how to spot migrating humpback whales between December and May, search the skies for the Puerto Rican parrot that is nearly extinct and explore the diminishing Mangroves that dampen waves and winds. Other interesting information is provided about native arts and crafts, locally produced beer and rum, sugar and coffee plantations, vanilla production and exportation. I visited Puerto Rico twice before reading Explore Puerto Rico and it helped me see that I discovered only a small fraction of what the island has to offer. I'll definitely use this guide on my next visit. Review by JoAnna Carey, Rat Race Relaxer: Your Potential & The Maze of Life
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