Rafael Quiñones

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_SJU4984 SJU Feb 2017
Back in San Juan visiting Dad. As always, have to make it to Old San Juan. This time we went up to San Cristobal fortress which is east of El Morro. Had a great time with Dad, Luisa and Miriam.

_SJU5185 Piñones
The coastal area between San Juan and Loiza is called Piñones. Here are some photos taken on Saturday afternoon. it was a beautiful day.

IMG_0124 El Buren de Lula
Lula's Empanadillas de Jueyes, are a tradition in Loiza. She has been cooking them for over 40 years!

IMG_0157 El Yunque & Luquillo
A sunday afternoon drive to the El Yunque Rainforest followed by a quick stop at Luquillo Beach. All these photos are taken with an iPhone 6S Plus. Stay tuned for more photos with my dSLR.

DSCN2681 El Yunque Flora & Fauna
Here are some more photos of the Rainforest, flowers and trees, as well as some animals.

_SJU5453 Afternoon at Luquillo Beach
Monday afternoon we drove about 10 miles and went to Luquillo beach. it is one of Puerto Rico's most famous, and amazingly, had some crystal clear water! having been raised in PR and been to quite a few beaches, it is not common to find such crystalline water.

OLD SJU-100 Old San Juan Nov 2016
On Veteran's Day, Friday November 11, 2016, we went to Old San Juan to spend an afternoon walking and enjoying the views. As always, I love to photograph the beautiful streets, alleys, windows, buildings and magnificent bay views. Here are some of my favorites from this trip to Puerto Rico!

Faro-3239 Cabo Rojo Lighthouse
Southwest corner of the island. Faro de Cabo Rojo Noviembre 14, 2016.

SJU2016-0515 San Juan Feb 2016
Old San Juan in February with Lissette.

PR2016-0407 Loiza Shoreline
A few pictures of the beach in Costamar, Loiza, Puerto Rico

2004-04-24_005_Atardecer_en_Parcelas_Suarez Buren de Lula
This is the place to eat "Empanadas de Jueyes". No, not argentinian, but puerto rican! They are delicious. She is living history in Loiza, where my dad was born.

20040420_SJU0300 Naguabo Beach
The "Playa de Naguabo" is located in the south east corner of the island. Since these photos, it has been renovated. It is a popular destination to go to eat fresh seafood.

20040510-Panoramica-007 Panoramica
The Panoramic route goes from the east coast of Puerto Rico to the West traveling along the higher areas of the "Cordillera Central". Here are some images from the most easterly

Puerto Rico-2 Puerto Rico Gallery
These are a few of my favorite photos of our trips to Puerto Rico over the last few years

 

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