Turismo Borincano

23/03/2025

Camina Viejo San Juan con Turismo Borincano para conocer 4 mujeres que han aportado a la historia puertorriqueña.

¿Quieres conocer quiénes fueron? Puedes reservar en https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorridos/mujeres-en-la-historia-de-puerto-rico-caminando-viejo-san-juan

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Walk through Old San Juan with Turismo Borincano to learn about four women who have contributed to Puerto Rican history.

Do you want to learn more about who they were? You can book at https://www.turismoborincano.com/tours/women-in-puerto-rican-history-walking-old-san-juan

04/03/2025

Here is a post of women working in the tourism of Puerto Rico ❤️

If you want to know more women in this economic sector go to and follow womenintourismpuertorico

Support the local business, support women ❤️🤗

Women at the Helm:
How Puerto Rican Entrepreneurs Are Driving Tourism Growth

Puerto Rico, a Caribbean gem known for its vibrant culture, lush landscapes, and resilient spirit, has seen its tourism sector flourish despite challenges like Hurricane Maria (2017) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Central to this revival are women entrepreneurs, whose innovative ventures are reshaping the island’s tourism landscape. By blending tradition with modernity, these leaders are not only boosting the economy but also redefining Puerto Rico’s global image as a destination of authenticity and sustainability.

The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs

Women comprise nearly 40% of small business owners in Puerto Rico, with a growing presence in tourism. Post-Maria, female-led initiatives emerged as pillars of recovery, addressing gaps in eco-tourism, cultural preservation, and hospitality. Today, sectors like gastronomy, adventure tourism, and tech-driven travel services thrive under women’s leadership, contributing significantly to an industry that accounts for 7% of the island’s GDP.

Pioneers Leading the Charge

1. **Spoon Experiences (Culinary Tourism)**: Co-founded by Leslie Padró, this San Juan-based company offers immersive culinary tours that highlight Puerto Rican cuisine. By partnering with local chefs and farmers, Padró empowers communities while attracting food enthusiasts worldwide.

2. **Hacienda Don Carmela (Eco-Tourism)**: María Miranda transformed her family’s coffee plantation into a sustainable agritourism hub. Visitors engage in coffee harvesting and rainforest hikes, fostering environmental stewardship.

3. **Puerto Rico Wellness Tours (Health Tourism)**: Dr. María Rivera combines wellness retreats with cultural immersion, offering yoga sessions in historic Old San Juan and holistic workshops rooted in Taíno traditions.

4. **Casilda Cocina Creativa (Culinary Innovation)**: Brenda Calderón’s Casilda Cocina Creativa reimagines Puerto Rican cuisine through a modern lens. Located in a restored Santurce warehouse, her restaurant merges ancestral recipes with avant-garde techniques, drawing both locals and tourists eager to experience the island’s culinary evolution.

5. **Natalia Vallejo (Award-Winning Gastronomy)**: Chef Natalia Vallejo, the 2023 James Beard Award winner, has put Puerto Rico on the global culinary map with her restaurant Cocina al Fondo. Her farm-to-table philosophy emphasizes hyper-local ingredients, celebrating the island’s biodiversity and reviving heirloom crops.

6. **Turismo Borincano (Cultural Heritage)**: Gloricel Escribano’s Turismo Borincano offers immersive journeys into Puerto Rico’s heartland. From storytelling hikes in the central mountains to workshops on traditional *jíbaro* (rural) crafts, Escribano ensures visitors connect deeply with the island’s cultural roots.

7. **Lau Pottery (Artisan Revival)**: Laura Serrano’s Lau Pottery studio in Rincón preserves Puerto Rico’s ceramic traditions while infusing contemporary designs. Her workshops invite travelers to create their own pieces, bridging past and present through art.

8. **Semila PR (Sustainable Agriculture)**: Decenia Vega’s Semila PR champions regenerative farming and agro-tourism. Through partnerships with small-scale farmers, her initiative educates visitors on sustainable practices while supplying fresh produce to local restaurants, closing the loop between tourism and agriculture.

Navigating Storms
Despite their impact, women face hurdles such as limited access to capital—only 12% of Puerto Rican women secure business loans. Cultural expectations around caregiving and post-disaster rebuilding add layers of complexity. Yet, their resilience shines; many leverage digital platforms to reach global audiences and crowdfund recovery efforts.

Opportunities and Support Systems
Government programs like *Mujeres de Isla* and NGOs such as the Puerto Rico Women’s Foundation provide grants and mentorship. Collaborations with organizations like Parallel18, a startup accelerator, foster innovation. Social media has also been pivotal, enabling entrepreneurs like Vallejo and Serrano to market experiences directly to travelers seeking authenticity.

Cultural Impact: Preserving Heritage
These businesses are cultural custodians. From artisan cooperatives reviving *mundillo* lace-making to tours showcasing Afro-Puerto Rican bomba dance, women integrate heritage into every guest experience. Laura Serrano’s pottery workshops and Gloricel Escribano’s rural immersions exemplify this commitment, ensuring traditions endure for future generations.

Future Outlook: Sustainable Growth
The focus on sustainable and community-centric tourism aligns with global trends. Visionaries like Decenia Vega (Semila PR) and María Miranda (Hacienda Don Carmela) are expanding into regenerative travel and agro-tourism, positioning Puerto Rico as a forward-thinking destination. With increasing recognition of women’s economic contributions, the island is poised to become a model for inclusive tourism.

Puerto Rican women entrepreneurs are more than business leaders; they are architects of renewal. Their ventures, rooted in culture and sustainability, drive tourism growth while fostering social equity. From Brenda Calderón’s culinary artistry to Natalia Vallejo’s award-winning cuisine, their work redefines Puerto Rico’s identity. As they break barriers and build alliances, their legacy promises a thriving, resilient Puerto Rico—one where women’s leadership lights the way forward.

"We’re not just rebuilding; we’re reimagining our island," says María Miranda of Hacienda Don Carmela. Through their vision, Puerto Rico’s tourism sector isn’t just recovering—it’s soaring. 🌴✨

This article celebrates the dynamism of Puerto Rican women, whose ingenuity and grit are transforming challenges into opportunities, ensuring tourism remains a beacon of hope and economic vitality.


















Cocina al fondo
Casilda Cocina Creativa
Huerto Semilla UPRRP
Turismo Borincano
Hacienda Don Carmelo

25/02/2025

Women in Puerto Rican History; Walking Old San Juan
🎟 https://www.turismoborincano.com/tours/women-in-puerto-rican-history-walking-old-san-juan

📚 This walking experience focus on their contributions and struggle in Puerto Rico History between the 19th and 20th century. How their fights opened doors to the present life of Puerto Rican women?

🗣️ We will be sharing information with you about:
vote rights
human rights
education
botanic
politics
business
empowerment

✅ This walking tour includes some iconic places on the streets within this old walled city.

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Mujeres en la Historia de Puerto Rico; Caminando Viejo San Juan
🎟https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorridos/mujeres-en-la-historia-de-puerto-rico-caminando-viejo-san-juan

🚶‍♀️🚶 Camina con nosotros por el Viejo San Juan y escucha sobre mujeres increíbles en la historia de Puerto Rico.

📚 Esta experiencia a pie se centra en sus contribuciones y luchas en la historia de Puerto Rico entre los siglos 19 y 20. ¿Cómo estas luchas abrieron puertas en la vida actual de las mujeres puertorriqueñas?

🗣️ Compartiremos información contigo sobre:
derecho al voto
derechos humanos
educación
botánica
política
empoderamiento
negocios

✅ Este recorrido caminando incluye algunos lugares icónicos en las calles dentro de esta antigua ciudad amurallada.

20/02/2025

13/02/2025

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05/02/2025

Recorrido en Viejo San Juan 👀🚨 Próximas fechas y horarios

viernes 14 de febrero de 2025 - 04: 00 PM
miércoles 19 de febrero de 2025 - 09: 00 AM
lunes 03 de marzo de 2025 - 09: 00 AM
domingo 30 de marzo de 2025 - 09: 00 AM
miércoles 02 de abril de 2025 - 02: 00 PM
domingo 13 de abril de 2025 - 09: 00 AM
sábado 03 de mayo de 2025 - 09: 00 AM
viernes 30 de mayo de 2025 - 02: 00 PM

Feliz Día de la Amistad y el Amor
Celebra con nosotros el amor por Puerto Rico

Reserva en
https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorridos/recorrido-historico-en-viejo-san-juan

Old San Juan History Walking Tour 👀🚨 Next dates and time

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 04: 00 PM
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 09: 00 AM
Monday, March 03, 2025 - 09: 00 AM
Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 09: 00 AM
Wednesday, April 02, 2025 - 02: 00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 09: 00 AM
Saturday, May 03, 2025 - 09: 00 AM
Friday, May 30, 2025 - 02: 00 PM

Happy San Valentines Day
Celebrate with us the love to Puerto Rio

Book at https://www.turismoborincano.com/tours/old-san-juan-history-walking-tour

30/12/2024

¡Felices fiestas! 🥰 Seguimos ♥️ Dulce de Papaya, Dulce de Lechoza ... como quieras decirle 😋

19/12/2024

¡Te esperamos! ❤️🙌

Un recorrido por Bayamón bastante accesible para personas usuarias de silla de ruedas, personas ciegas o con baja visión y más ¿Sabías? 👩‍🦼👨‍🦯

🗣Bayamón History City Tour | Recorrido Histórico por la Ciudad de Bayamón
Conoce su fundación, sus personajes ilustres, su biodiversidad y su arquitectura

Puedes llegarle viajando en el tren 🚉 con el grupo o, 🚶‍♀🚶‍♂encontrarnos en el pueblo en la estación de Bayamón hay estacionamiento)

🗓 Fechas y ⌚ Horarios para Grupos Mixtos
PM - en la tarde
Vie 27 dic
Sáb 28 dic

🔎 Reservación y detalles en español
https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorridos

🚸 Esta experiencia es una colaboración entre Turismo Borincano, Puerto Rico Family Fun y esta servidora.

10/12/2024

📚 Bayamón History City Tour | Recorrido Histórico por la Ciudad de Bayamón 📍

🚉 Puedes viajar en el tren con el grupo o, 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️encontrarnos en el pueblo.

🔎 Reservación y detalles en español
https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorridos

🚸 Esta experiencia es una colaboración entre Turismo Borincano (), Puerto Rico Family Fun Tours () y María del Carmen Rodríguez (.mrc).

🗓️ Fechas y ⌚ Horarios para Grupos Mixtos

AM - en la mañana
Jue 12 Dic
Vie 13 Dic
Mié 18 Dic

PM - en la tarde
Jue 12 Dic
Vie 13 Dic
Mié 18 Dic
Vie 27 Dic
Sáb 28 Dic

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🚉 You can take the train ride with us or 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️meet us at downtown.

🔎 Booking and details in English
https://www.turismoborincano.com/tours

🚸 This experience is a collaboration between Turismo Borincano (), Puerto Rico Family Fun () and María del C. Rodríguez-Morales, MRC (.mrc).

🗓️ Dates and ⌚ Time for Mixed Groups

AM - in the morning
Thu, Dec 12
Fri, Dec 13
Wed, Dec 18

PM - in the afternoon
Thu, Dec 12
Fri, Dec 13
Wed, Dec 18
Fri, Dec 27
Sat, Dec 28
We offer unique experiences within Puerto Rican communities, which inspire people to connect with the cultural and natural heritage of the visited destination.

📲 Calls & WhatsApp at 1-787-921-6960
💻 Website https://www.turismoborincano.com

✅ Certified Tour Guide
✅ Certified Interpretive Guide - CIG NAI
✅ Aquila International Tour Guide Certification
✅ Endorsement by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
✅ Operación Ecoturística Certificada

🔎 ¿Buscas una fecha exclusiva para tu grupo? | Looking for an exclusive date for your group?
https://www.turismoborincano.com/vip

06/12/2024

Riega la voz, necesitamos ayuda de muchas personas para el mantenimiento de finca, siembra, apoyo en las sesiones y otros. Buen ejercicio físico y mental, haciendo tareas al aire libre. Únete al cuerpo de voluntarios en el horario de tu conveniencia. Gracias

05/12/2024

🐝 Beekeeping Farm Experience | Experiencia en Finca de Apicultura
📍San Lorenzo,

🔎 Reservación y detalles en español:
https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorridos

🔎 Booking and details in English:
https://turismoborincano.com/tours

🌟 Las Abejas: Más allá de la polinización, son parte de una gran Farmacia Natural. ¡Aprende el valor en nuestras vidas y en el planeta!

👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 Esta es una experiencia educativa y de práctica real (hands-on) en una finca de apicultura. Descubre todas las hazañas de un apicultor y el cuidado de las abejas en su finca.

✅️ Incluye
▪️ Caminata por la finca.
▪️ Interacción con las abejas.
▪️ Charla educativa.
▪️ Degustación de miel.
▪️ Visita a la tienda para conocer el proceso de empaque.
▪️ Ensamblaje de tu caneca de miel.

🗓️ Fechas y ⌚ Horario para Grupos Mixtos

AM - en la mañana
Lun 09 Dic 2024
Mié 08 Ene 2025
Lun 24 Feb 2025
Lun 03 Mar 2025
Mié 02 Abr 2025
Lun 12 May 2025

PM - en la tarde
Dom 15 Dic 2024
Dom 26 Ene 2025
Dom 02 Feb 2025
Dom 16 Mar 2025
Dom 27 Abr 2025
Dom 25 May 2025

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🌟 Bees: Beyond pollination, they are part of a great Natural Pharmacy. Learn the value in our lives and on the planet!

👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 This is an educational and hands-on experience on a beekeeping farm. Discover all the exploits of a beekeeper and the care of the bees on his farm.

✅️ Includes
▪️ Walking Tour through the farm.
▪️ Interaction with bees.
▪️ Educational talk.
▪️ Honey tasting.
▪️ Visit to the store to learn about the packaging process.
▪️ Assembly of your honey can.

🗓️ Dates and ⌚ Time for Mixed Groups

AM - in the morning
Mon, Dec 9, 2024
Wed, Jan 8, 2025
Mon, Feb 24, 2025
Mon, Mar 3, 2025
Wed, Apr 2, 2025
Mon, May 12, 2025

PM - in the afternoon
Sun, Dec 15, 2024
Sun, Jan 26, 2025
Sun, Feb 2, 2025
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Sun, Apr 27, 2025
Sun, May 25, 2025
We offer unique experiences within Puerto Rican communities, which inspire people to connect with the cultural and natural heritage of the visited destination.

📲 Calls & WhatsApp at 1-787-921-6960
💻 Website https://www.turismoborincano.com

✅ Certified Tour Guide
✅ Certified Interpretive Guide - CIG NAI
✅ Aquila International Tour Guide Certification
✅ Endorsement by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
✅ Operación Ecoturística Certificada

🔎 ¿Buscas una fecha exclusiva para tu grupo? | Looking for an exclusive date for your group?
https://www.turismoborincano.com/vip

04/12/2024

❤️❤️❤️ Todo fue EXCELENTE

02/12/2024

🗓️ Calendario de Experiencias ¡Conoce a Puerto Rico con !

✍️ Todas nuestras experiencias requieren reservación.
🔎 Detalles en español en https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorridos

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✍️All our experiences require reservation.
🔎 Details in English at https://www.turismoborincano.com/tours
We offer unique experiences within Puerto Rican communities, which inspire people to connect with the cultural and natural heritage of the visited destination.

📲 Calls & WhatsApp at 1-787-921-6960
💻 Website https://www.turismoborincano.com

✅ Certified Tour Guide
✅ Certified Interpretive Guide - CIG NAI
✅ Aquila International Tour Guide Certification
✅ Endorsement by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
✅ Operación Ecoturística Certificada

🔎 ¿Buscas una fecha exclusiva para tu grupo? | Looking for an exclusive date for your group?
https://www.turismoborincano.com/vip

20/11/2024

El Servicio Forestal de Estados Unidos anunció que el corredor recreativo del Bosque Nacional El Yunque, en Río Grande, así como el centro de visitantes El Portal cerrarán durante los días feriados de Navidad.

El Día de Acción de Gracias será el único feriado en que las áreas recreativas principales abrirán al público. No obstante, El Portal de El Yunque estará cerrado esa fecha. Mientras, los días de Navidad, Año Nuevo y el Día de Reyes el corredor recreativo estará cerrado, al igual que el centro de visitantes.

En cuanto al día de Nochebuena, el corredor de la PR 191 tendrá una operación regular, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., y el Portal de El Yunque abrirá hasta las 3:00 p.m. En la víspera del Año Nuevo, tanto el área recreativa como El Portal operarán en su horario regular.

Aunque, estas áreas estarán cerradas en las fechas mencionadas, el público podrá visitar otras partes de El Yunque como la vereda Angelito y el área recreativa de Puente Roto, en Luquillo; la vereda salvaje El Toro, en Canóvanas; y el corredor recreativo de la PR-186, en Río Grande, donde se encuentran atracciones como la quebrada Sonadora, el área recreativa de Quebrada Grande y el puente del Río Espíritu Santo.

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The U.S. Forest Service announced that El Yunque National Forest's recreational corridor in Río Grande, as well as El Portal visitor center, will be closed during the Christmas holidays.

Thanksgiving will be the only holiday when the main recreation areas will be open to the public. However, El Portal de El Yunque will be closed on that date. On Christmas, New Year's and Three Kings Day, the recreational corridor will be closed, as will the visitor center.

On Christmas Eve, the PR 191 corridor will have regular operations from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and El Portal de El Yunque will be open until 3:00 p.m. On New Year's Eve, both the recreational area and El Portal will operate on their regular schedule.

Although, these areas will be closed on the aforementioned dates, the public will be able to visit other parts of El Yunque such as the Angelito trail and Puente Roto recreational area, in Luquillo; the El Toro wild trail, in Canóvanas; and, the PR-186 recreational corridor, in Río Grande, where attractions such as Quebrada Sonadora, Quebrada Grande recreational area and the Río Espíritu Santo bridge are located.

20/10/2024

¿Me ayudas? Vistas en Guaynabo. La primera es muy diferente a las fotos siguientes.

Son migratorias 😍

08/10/2024

🗓️ Calendario de Experiencias ¡Conoce a Puerto Rico con !

✍️ Todas nuestras experiencias requieren reservación.
🔎 Detalles en español en https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorrido

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✍️All our experiences require reservation.
🔎 Details in English at https://www.turismoborincano.com/tours
We offer unique experiences within Puerto Rican communities, which inspire people to connect with the cultural and natural heritage of the visited destination.

📲 Calls & WhatsApp at 1-787-921-6960
💻 Website https://www.turismoborincano.com

✅ Certified Tour Guide
✅ Certified Interpretive Guide - CIG NAI
✅ Aquila International Tour Guide Certification
✅ Endorsement by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
✅ Operación Ecoturística Certificada

🔎 ¿Buscas una fecha exclusiva para tu grupo? | Looking for an exclusive date for your group?
https://www.turismoborincano.com/recorridovip