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Calendar of Events
We have compiled a list of traditional events that are celebrated year-round in our area. For driving instructions and date confirmations, we recommend that you consult with our concierge. We have also provided below a list of telephone numbers of each town’s Tourism Offices. Have fun!
Patron Saint Festivals
Held in honor of the patron saints of island towns and cities, the “fiestas patronales” are popular annual festivities that take place in the town squares and include processions, games, rides, musical shows, and regional foods. Contact the Puerto Rico Tourism Company at La Casita Tourism Information Center in Old San Juan (787-722-1709) for information about current festivals.
Surfing
There are numerous world-class surfing spots in the Rincón/Isabela Area. Peak season is October through April, however virtually all year round, waves are breaking somewhere in Puerto Rico!
Whale Watching
Humpback whales may be seen in the winter from the observation park at the Rincón Lighthouse. The peek season is February, though the whales have been spotted from late December through late March. Just ask around the marina or the Lighthouse. In peak season, you may see them a few hundred meters off the Lighthouse.
| January | |
| Three King’s Day Traditional gift giving day |
Island wide |
| Patron Saint Festival | San Sebastián |
| Festival los Reyes | Las Marias |
| Patron Saint Festival | Añasco |
| Patron Saint Festival (or early February) | Mayagüez |
| February | |
| Coffee Harvest Festival | Maricao |
| March | |
| Festival de la China Dulce: An Orange Festival, recipes, arts & crafts |
Las Marías |
| Joyuda Triathlon (International) | Cabo Rojo |
| April | |
| Kite Festival | Aguadilla |
| Festival Volantín (Kite Festival, music and handcrafts) | Mayagüez |
| Carving Competition | Hormigueros |
| May | |
| Festival del Tejido Exhibits of Island knitting: Exhibits of needlecraft, local food, drinks and Music |
Isabela |
| Crash Boat Summer Festival | Aguadilla |
| Summer Festival | Aguadilla |
| June | |
| Patron Saint Festival | Isabela |
| Festival Mundillo: Premier festival for the famous Moca Lace |
Moca |
| Trialo Rincoeño (Intl Triathlon) | Rincón |
| Patron Saint Festival | Maricao |
| National Mango Fiesta | Mayagüez |
| July | |
| Antique Toy Festival | July Isabela |
| Classic & Antique Auto Show | Isabela |
| Hammock Festival: Hammock weaving, local food and music |
San Sebastián |
| Novena a la Virgen del Carmen Rosado: Begins July 8 in honor of patroness of fishermen, procession to the sea July 13 |
Aguadilla |
| Patron Saint Festival (or early August) | San German |
| August | |
| Patron Saint Festival | Rincón |
| Añasco Trathlon | Añasco |
| September | |
| Patron Saint Festival | Moca |
| Patron Saint Festival (late Sept. or early October) | Aguada |
| Patron Saint Festival | Hormigueros |
| Patron Saint Festival | Cabo Rojo |
| October | |
| Yuca Festival | Isabela |
| Festival del Chipe (Clam festival unique to Añasco) | Añasco |
| Intl Light Tackle Tournament | Cabo Rojo |
| November | |
| Partron Saint Festival | Aguadilla |
| Discovery of Puerto Rico Day Parade | Aguada |
| December | |
| Patron Saint Festival | Las Marías |
| Carnaval Aguadillano | Aguadilla |
| Call Before you go! | |
| Puerto Rico Tourism | 787 890-3315 |
| Isabela Tourisim Office | 787 830-5105 |
| San Sebastian Tourism Office | 787 896-2300 |
| Las Marias Mayor’s Office | 787 827-2280 |
| Aguadilla Tourism Office | 787 891-1005 |
| Moca Tourism Office | 787 877-3390 |
| Aguada Tourism Office | 787 868-6242 |
| Rincón Tourism Office | 787 823-5024 |
| Añasco Tourism Office | 787 826-3100 |
| Mayagüez Tourism Office | 787 833-1650 |
| Hormigueros Tourism Office | 787 849-2515 |
| Cabo Rojo Mayor’s Office | 787 851-1025 |
| San German Tourism Office | 787 892-3790 |
| Major Puerto Rican Holidays 2004 | |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| January 6 | Three Kings’ Day |
| January 13 | Eugenio María de Hostos’s Birthday |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King’s Birthday |
| February 17 | Washington’s Birthday |
| March 22 | Abolition of Slavery Day |
| April 18 | Good Friday |
| April 21 | José de Diego’s Birthday |
| May 26 | Memorial Day |
| July 4 | U.S. Independence Day |
| July 21 | Luis Muñoz Rivera’s Birthday |
| July 25 | Puerto Rico’s Constitution Day |
| July 27 | José Celso Barbosa Day |
| September 1 | Labor Day/Santiago Iglesias Pantín Day |
| October 12 | Discovery of America Day/Hispanic Day |
| November 11 | Armistice Day/Veterans’ Day |
| November 19 | Puerto Rico’s Discovery Day |
| November 27 | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
