Mesmerizing landscapes, flavorful foods, and thrilling adventures are some of the things that Puerto Rico offers for every traveler. Puerto Rico also has a rich culture, which is evident in the festivals the country hosts each year.

According to Trip 101, Puerto Rico is a melting pot of rich and diverse cultures as it showcases traditions and customs from South America, Europe, North America, and Africa.

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Top Puerto Festivals

The date and time of every festival in Puerto Rico vary. However, the schedule may influence your travel date to the American territory.

To help you decide when to fly to Puerto Rico and experience the best festivals in the country, here are some of the famous events on the Caribbean island. 

Soborea Puerto Rico

A journey to a foreign land will not be complete if you will not try its authentic dishes. Soborea Puerto Rico is a good opportunity to try the island's best foods.

This culinary festival is usually held on a weekend in April or May. It is one of the most-awaited food events in the Caribbean that offers local rum, beer, wine, and cocktails. So why not pair the drinks with your chosen Puerto Rican dish?

Aside from authentic dishes, this event brings internationally renowned chefs and TV personalities from all over the world, Trip Savvy reported.

San Juan International Billfish Tournament

Puerto Rico, also blessed with vast seas, became one of the arenas for one of the world's known festivals/competitions. The San Juan International Billfish Tournament, held in August or September, attracts deep-sea anglers and game fishing enthusiasts worldwide.

This event is a week-long tag-and-release competition known primarily for the abundance of blue marlin fishing during the day and parties at night.

Aibonito Flower Festival

If you love flowers, then Aibonito Flower Festival is the one for you. This flower festival takes place in the mountain town of Aibonito from June to July.

It celebrates Puerto Rico's pink asters and white daisies. And even mini sunflowers. This event also features beautiful floral displays and stalls selling crafts and plants. There are also food kiosks at the event.

San Sebastian Street Festival

The end of the holiday season is celebrated in Puerto Rico every third week of January. The San Sebastian Street Festival is one of the largest outdoor parties on the island. It goes on from Wednesday night until Sunday afternoon.

This festival offers several experiences to foreigners, including arts and crafts, spontaneous dancing on the street, and circus performances. The festival's highlight is the parade of Cabezudos, where people wear huge masks and big-headed puppets.

Puerto Rico Salsa Congress

Salsa is one of the famous dances in Latin America, and Puerto Rico has an event dedicated to the dance. The Puerto Rico Salsa Congress is a weeklong celebration held in June.

People from around the world come to Puerto Rico during this festival to see the dancers, hear the music, and even learn the art of dancing Salsa from seasoned instructors.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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