Five Reasons To Eat and Drink in Puerto Rico

From the chinchorros (roadside or beachside kiosk or stand) to haute cuisine, the island's cooks and chefs reinvent those delicious abuelitas recipes and indulge locals and visitors through food. You can savor that Puerto Rican passion as you follow your cravings (and curiosity) around the island.

Here are five reasons why Puerto Rico is a true paradise for lovers of the good life and food:

Puerto Rico is much more than rice and beans. Gastronomy is an essential part of Puerto Rico's culture, blending the heritage of Spanish, African, and Taino cuisine elements.

So, whether you're lounging on the beach or enjoying the sights and melody of the lively nightlife, be sure to savor and enjoy the island's signature drink and indulge in this little piece of identity.

The creativity and variety of Puerto Rican cuisine are presented by experts who highlight the island's gastronomy differently. With an emerging group of local chefs elevating the island's products and flavors with specialized techniques, Puerto Rico's culinary scene is worth a visit. With flavors and techniques that will surprise your palate, here are some of the island's best chefs:

In recent years, many coffee haciendas have opened to the public, offering tours of the farm and taking visitors through the production process from seed to cup. Many also have delicious restaurants and cafeterias; some even offer cabins for overnight stays. Visiting these coffee farms requires driving into the mountains on narrow and winding roads. The reward will be spectacular views of the rows of coffee plants stretching along the hills, breathing in the pristine air and the overall tranquility of the landscape... as well as the aromatic and exquisite coffee.