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Puerto Rico Easter holidays
What a spectacular place to be culturally awoken by the Boricuas over the Easter holidays. With a huge proportion of Roman Catholics, the processions and ceremonies are sure to blow you away. Make sure you catch the re-enactment of Jesus carrying his cross through Old San Juan - a true mark of dedication to their religion. There is also the start of beach season to get excited about – expect a lot of fiestas on the beach!
Easter holiday to Puerto Rico
Easter traditions in Puerto Rico
The majority of Puerto Rican's are Roman Catholic, making Easter a highly celebrated festival across the island. Like Christmas, the Easter festivities surpass a one-day celebration inviting grand parties, processions and ceremonies to their towns and cities. Santa Semana (Holy Week) is the most important festival for Roman Catholics. The week is host to Viernes Santo (Good Friday) and Domingo de la Resurrección (Easter) and is the busiest holiday in Puerto Rico. Please note that all the shops will be shut on Good Friday.
Easter also coincides with the kick-off to beach season, where the water is finally warm enough for the locals to swim in the sea - although tourists will be up for swimming year-round.
Best places to celebrate Easter in Puerto Rico
You have got to get to Old San Juan for the memorable re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus – it is spectacular. Otherwise, anywhere with a beach is a winner – just take your pick of the many gorgeous, sandy beaches.
Best hotels to celebrate Easter in Puerto Rico
The best five-star hotels to stay nearest to Old San Juan are The Ritz-Carlton and Condado Vanderbilt, where both are suitable for the whole brood.
For a star down, the four-star hotels in the San Juan area are Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, Caribe Hilton and San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.