1. Delicadas A great place to purchase to go or sit down to eat local baked goods. All pastries are traditionally Puerto Rican like “besitos de coco,” “panetela de guayaba,” and lemon…
We are officially in the highest shopping season of the year! Consumers increasingly show that intentionality and meaning are what is most precious when gift-giving. Gifts that warm the heart and create…
Money is Not an Object More than ever, we are seeing a steep increase in the purchase of luxury goods. Irrespective of ethics, for a few yet a growing number of shoppers,…
The indigenous community in Puerto Rico is called the “Taíno,“ who have inhabited the island since pre-Columbine times. There is an active Taíno community in the municipality of Utuado that continues to practice…
Premature? Yes. Helpful? Also, yes! Holiday season is approaching, and if you want to be ahead of the game, either with research or purchase, this guide will name the best gifts from…
Index: Tamara Comolli Tamara Comolli is a designer and jeweler born in Munich and currently residing in Sylt, Rottach-Egern at Lake Tegernsee, Germany. The high-end jewelry designer offers beautifully crafted pieces in…
Something that has become increasingly important for people looking for souvenirs while travelling is that the items are locally-made and produced. Especially in Puerto Rico where we have a robust tradition of…
While gifting traditional souvenirs from Puerto Rico like ceramic and wooden crafts, rums, and traditional “dulces” (candies) are always a great way to treat your Boricua mom, outlined will be diverse local…
At Coquí el Original® we have unique and locally-designed pieces for people looking to always be connected to the island. Puerto Rico is known as “La Isla del Encanto,” or “The island…