February 4th, 2014

Destination? Naguabo, Puerto Rico, The Sunrise City, Chapin Festival, February 14-16, 2014, Discovering Puerto Rico Again!

For the past week, I have been visiting the island of Puerto Rico.  I think I chose the right week….sorry, I know you are freezing up north.

My computer has been acting up, but don’t worry I have tons of photos to be posted when I get back home.

Traveling through the east side of Puerto Rico has taken me to Memory Lane.  I grew up in Puerto Rico; in the town of Humacao.

North of Humacao is a town called Naguabo.  It is also called The Sunrise City.  They say that the first rays of the sun are received in this town as it rises in the east.  Naguabo was founded in 1794.

I remember my grandfather getting up early on some Sundays and driving to Naguabo to get little whole fried fish.  They were so delicious.

This town is also known for chapin which is a trunkfish.  Best pastelillos de chapin or trunkfish fritters are found in Naguabo.

Just the other day at El Makito we had them.  We also had mofongo stuffed with chapin, as well, shown on this photo in the background…on the right.

Coming up on February 14th through February 16th is the Chapin Festival.  So, if you are driving around the island you might want to stop and sample this delicacy.  Chapin can grow up to 12 inches and they feed on reefs.

I was taking in the views from the newly malecon or promenade.  Could it be possible that at some time in the future Naguabo could be known as Puerto Rico’s own Portofino?  It definitely has potential.

If you are spending time in Puerto Rico, please note that every second Friday of the month there is usually some sort of party going on the malecon.

Talk to you later.  Have a good one!!

Tags: Activities, Chapin, Chapin Festival, Events, La Isla Del Encanto, Mofongo, Naguabo, Puerto Rico, The Caribbean, The Chapin Festival, The East side of Puerto Rico, The Sunrise City, Things to do at the beach, What to do at the beaches, Where to go in Puerto Rico

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2 Responses to “Destination? Naguabo, Puerto Rico, The Sunrise City, Chapin Festival, February 14-16, 2014, Discovering Puerto Rico Again!”

1. Susan says:

   February 5, 2014 at 7:42 am

   Hi Gloria,
   Wish I was there! Have fun!

2. debbie says:

   February 5, 2014 at 5:45 pm

   Looks beautiful and warm !