Summer is fastly approaching here in Puerto Rico. School holidays start towards the end of the month and locals and visitors are looking forward to spending some quality time with friends and family. It is a great month for all kinds of festivals and family activities and highlights include: A taste of Rum, Festival Tierra Adentro and more…
May 28, A Taste of Rum, Old San Juan
The annual celebration of the islands rum production takes place at Bahia Urbana Pier 6 in Old San Juan. Enjoy a selection of the island’s best rums, live music, educational activities and food at this popular event.
More info at a Taste of Rum website.
May 12 – 15, 35th Festival Tierra Adentro, Utuado
The 35th Festival Tierra Adentro is an Agricultural and Craft Festival that takes place at the University of Puerto Rico Utuado campus. There will be seminars, educational activities, local artisans, live music, food and more
Also happening in May
May 6, Vega Baja Gastronómico
Food and music event taking place in the towns Plaza de Recreo José Francisco Náter. The fun starts at 6pm
May 27 to 29, Festival Del Chapín, Naguabo
The annual Chapín (trunkfish) Festival is a popular seafood event that takes place along the along the Malecon in Naguabo. Enjoy tasty snacks featuring Chapin along with live music and family activities
May 28, Mojito Fest, San Juan
Another rum event this time celebrating the Mojito. The Puerto Rico Convention Center will host this years Mojito Fest featuring around 40 restaurants’ showcasing their best dishes and best mojitos.
More info on their Facebook Page
For more news on events happening in May and the rest of the year; check out our ‘What’s On Calendar‘, Twitter Page and Facebook Page
Note: All events are subject to change, so contact the event organizers for up to date information. Discovering Puerto Rico is not responsible for any schedule changes
Resource: local media, PR Tourism Co.
