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Celebrating Easter in Puerto Rico (2026)

The week of Easter is one of the best days to go and travel to Puerto Rico. On this day, there are a couple of traditional activities for anyone to try if they’re on the island. Holy Week is one of the most important days in this country, and religious or not, everyone participates in one way or another in these activities. Holy Week or Semana Santa starts with Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, a whole week with different activities and traditions. Normally, this week is the perfect time to have family gatherings since most workers are on vacation. That also makes this time of the year one of the most popular times to go off traveling. In Puerto Rico most restaurants will be closed due to Good Friday, so visitors should make sure to make the plans ahead before this day if wanting to go out. Easter Traditions in Puerto RicoEvery country has their traditions on special days, and Puerto Rico is no exception. There are so many activities to do on Easter or even the full Holy Week.Family FeastThere’s nothing Puerto Ricans love more than reuniting and spending quality time with their families, and having a big feast with their famous dishes like rice with beans (arroz con habichuelas) and Spanish-style codfish (bacalao a la vizcaína), with sweet desserts like coconut or vanilla flan and any other pastries.Crucifixión Parades on Viernes Santo (Good Friday)A religious activity where the seven churches of San Juan have a parade that makes a stop in each of these churches while worshiping with songs in the name of God. The streets of Old San Juan will be closed during the parade, so get ready to walk the cobbled streets and plan your transportation accordingly. Beach Day with FamilyPuerto Ricans love spending time at the beach. On this very specific day, the beaches are full of people celebrating Holy Week with beach picnics and more. Since most of the businesses would be closed due to these festivities, it’s very important to buy all the items needed beforehand. Most people go in groups, being accompanied by music, sports, a beach cooler, beach chairs and umbrellas to have an enjoyable time. Finding Easter Eggs Of course you can’t forget this activity for kids at their schools or between neighbors; adults hide eggs with surprises inside and the kids find them in the garden or outside class. A fun time for kids and folks of all ages.

Guide to Comic-Con PR 2026

There’s a place once known for attracting nerds and outcasts to call home every year. It is an event that has grown immensely popular in Puerto Rico over the last decade: Comic-Con. Originally intended to exhibit the talents of comic-book artists and pop art creators in San Diego, California in 1979, the concept of Comic-Con has expanded beyond the United States West Coast. In 2002, Puerto Rico held its first ever Comic-Con in the YMCA building in Santurce, with just 1,000 people attending. Twenty-one years later and now in the Convention Center, the event has welcomed thousands of guests who can express their love for popular culture and arts freely right in the heart of the Caribbean. Where to start at such a massive event? Anyone can follow this guide to the coolest event of the year, including tips to jolt that adrenaline for the upcoming days. Comic-Con in Puerto Rico lasts three days, and fans can choose whether to go one day, two days or buy tickets for the 3-Day Pass. Buy tickets here. First Things First: After the tickets are bought, there is an extensive line to enter. . Patience is highly required as all fans are just as eager as the others to explore and enjoy every activity the event has to offer. Cosplay in Comic-Con Culture: Up next, a plethora of color blends donned by the cosplays (costumes of a fan’s favorite character worn by them) kickstart the buzz of the environment. A Comic-Con tradition long honored by fans and their loved ones, cosplaying has become an art, with hundreds of fans spending a lot of time working laboriously on their costumes, sometimes beginning many months in advance. (Tip: Keep in mind that any props used will be checked at the entrance. It is advised that despite the organization’s flexibility that the cosplays be appropriate for the event. For more information, see Prop Rules on their website). Vendors and Kiosks: The next aspect involves the exhibitions of vendors from all over the Island. Many of these are up and coming local artists or small businesses searching for a larger demographic of customers within this bustling crowd. While some artists and vendors sell their pop culture related work, other artists and entrepreneurs stray far from those themes and simply seize the day by using this great platform to snatch all the opportunities. The prices will vary according to the kiosk, so it all depends on what they’re looking for in products to consume. Quick Tip! All forms of paying methods are accepted but it depends on the vendor. However, due to the unstable internet connection that affected some areas in the event last year, it is recommended that fans bring extra cash in case the system is compromised and does not allow for credit and debit cards or digital payment such as ATH Móvil or Venmo. Let’s Not Forget Sponsors: A good entertainment event cannot come to fruition without attributing some of their success to the sponsors that are willing to invest in their initiative. Some of the sponsors are the following: Fanta, Atlantic University College, Monster Energy, Liberty, Pringles, Burger King, Malta India, among others. Main collaborators who help make geek dreams come true are CosplayPR (CosplayPR Instagram) and Otaku Shop (Otaku Shop Instagram). Pan Pepín, a famous Puerto Rican bread company, is considered an important patron of the Convention Center, which offers a range of meals with varying prices that can be found in its own fast food section at the far back of the site. Special Guests and Conferences: To add to all of the excitement, Comic-Con brings in special guests from some of the year’s most watched and beloved movies and television/streaming series. At additional prices, fans have the chance for special interaction with their favorite celebrities with photo opportunities and autographs (prices may vary per guest). The line-up is initially announced two months in advance, adding more guests to the list every three weeks or so. Due to the hectic and busy itinerary of these figures, the line-up is subject to change. Fortunately, this year fans can enjoy all of the special guests activities that were named previously plus the Q&A panels that were not available during last year’s event. Don’t Wait! Tickets Are Still Available! This is one of the most anticipated activities of the year. With a package of fun waiting for fans around and outside of the Island, Comic-Con offers every bit of the pop culture zeitgeist and so much more. Get your tickets for the upcoming Comic-Con from April 7th-9th here. Come to the weekend where everyone can enjoy and fraternize over their love for films, television, comics and video games.