Puerto Rico (and especially San Juan) abounds with good restaurants, catering for all tastes from Spanish to Chinese, French, Greek and Italian. The island cuisine is Spanish-based, with rice and beans as the staple diet.
National specialties:
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Paella.
• Chicken dishes.
• Black bean soup.
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Sancocho (beef stew).
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Jueyes (land crabs).
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Pan de agua (native bread).
National drinks:
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Barrilito and
Don Q (both rum).
Legal drinking age: 18.
Tipping: Generally 15 to
20% if not included on the bill.
NightlifePuerto Rico’s nightlife is abundant and varied. The
streets are lively in the evening. Many shops are open late, and the visitor can sit in the
squares of old San Juan and indulge in
people-watching. A recommended
walk is down La Princesa Promenade, lined with antique street lamps. Meeting places include a Bogart-style cigar
bar and cocktail bars. Hotels provide some of the
entertainment, but there are also different types of
clubs, both modern and more mainstream. Many Puerto Ricans favor traditional Latin dance clubs with large dance floors, which often have
live bands playing salsa and merengue music. Puerto Ricans are passionate about their nightlife, and often dress up.
Casinos are intimate and friendly, generally opening at noon and closing at around 0400 daily. Hotel casinos are open to guests and non-guests alike.
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