Beaches, Carnival, and Old San Juan

The Capilla del Cristo.


Raices is the title of the statue along the beautiful Paseo de la Pricesa promenade. It honors the origins of the Puerto Rican people, with dolphins playing at the base for good luck and support.




Outside "El Moro," the fortress that made San Juan La Ciudad Murada--the Walled City.

San Juan Gate--built around 1635 as the main point of entry to the interior of the city.


Mocko Jumbie! Mocko jumbies are skilled stilt-walkers who keep away evil spirits. To learn more about them see Mocko Jumbie History.


Carnival adult parade. Carnival takes many forms, festivities, and follows various traditions around the world. Here, Carnival probably evolved from the times when the U.S. Virgin Islands were Danish-owned, when plantation slaves and, later free laborers, indulged in masquerading for public entertainment. These traditions later combined with the European concept of Carnival. Carnival was reestablished in the 1950s and includes elements of both African and European traditions. Of the Caribbean islands, St. Thomas' Carnival celebration is said to be second only to Trinidad's.

Food and cultural fair, Carnival. Carnival was held April 8-28, complete with concerts, parades, and, of course, food! Carnival includes

"Everybody love the Carnival, No don't stop de Carnival, Do as you like, but leave my Carnival, All West Indians love their Carnival, Everybody bound to have their fun, No rain at all can stop de Carnival, Not even hurricanes can stop de Carnival because all de Creole de love their Carnival." (Don't Stop the Carnival by Duke of Iron. Calypso theme song for Carnival 1952.


Hull Bay, St. Thomas

Honeymoon Beach, Water Island.