Entertainment - NIGHTLIFE

Do the SALSA!!

If you are in the mood for dancing the night away, live latin music, good typical food at a great atmosphere, "The Latin Roots" (Club/Restaurant/Lounge) is your spot for the night! 

"The Latin Roots” is a Club, Restaurant and Lounge made for those passionate of the Latin music; Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata.

The club recently opened it's doors on November 2009, and its practical location at Historic Old San Juan makes this club a must see. Just entering the club you will feel the latin beat and history enter your mind. Starting with the club's walls, in them you can see the history of tropical music with the memorabilia of the greatest interpreters of the Latin music…

The most important Orchestras are part of the venues' calendar. They also present “Vive la Salsa” show,  this show is a musical magazine that will take you on a journey to the very roots of latin music.

Hungry from all the dancing? The Latin Roots cuisine is an extravaganza of all the  Island’s delicacies. The tradition of Puerto Rican cuisine and the fusion of tropical flavors offer you a unique menu, specially designed for you.

Don't know how to salsa? In “The Latin Roots” you will also learn how to dance Salsa. With the opportunity of getting some dancing lessons at the club, their Salsa teachers are always available to make your visit at “The Latin Roots” an unforgettable experience…

Have "The Latin Roots" all to yourself! The club offers the opportunity to celebrate Private Parties and Events. 

PRIVATE PARTIES
“The Roots” room is the perfect place to celebrate your party. This room has a capacity of 60 people, a bar and bartenders dedicated to your party only. The club's personnel will take care of all the details of your event. In addition, they will give you a bottle of champagne so you can enjoy your party!

PRIVATE EVENTS
Likewise, their room is available for events of up to 800 people. Their services include music, food, drinks, shows and everything you need for your event to be a complete success.

The club opens Monday thru Sundays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM. 

During the day…
The venue in the Old San Juan area fills up with color, art and music. Learn how to dance to the rhythm of a live orchestra and with the best Salsa teachers, enjoy spectacular dance exhibitions, and you can catch the musical magazine The Salsa Dream with beautiful dancers and great singers while you enjoy the delicious Puerto Rican food.

During the night…
At nightfall, “The Latin Roots” turns to an elegant and sophisticated club where you can dance to the rhythm of the greatest Salsa, Merengue and Bachata orchestras. Each new day, a new rhythm goes along with Salsa at “The Latin Roots”. On Tuesdays they mix it with Bachata, Wednesdays and Sundays with Merengue…

Get Schooled!! On Mondays and Thursdays, Salsa classes are the main course of the dance floor and on Fridays and Saturdays enjoy the greatest interpreters of tropical music.

This is definitely the place to enjoy live latin music! For more information you can access the club's official Website The Latin Roots. 

A BAILARRR! 

(Danceee) 


References: 
http://www.thelatinroots.com/


Pictures: 
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Puerto Rico Convention Center

Puerto Rico has various venues for different types of activities and events. However, if you are planning on creating a top of the line convention these is no doubt that the Puerto Rico Convention Center is the best way to go.

The Convention Center is located in historic district of Miramar in San Juan and was inaugurated on November 2005. The convention center is owned by the Puerto Rico Convention District Authority, and managed by SMG.  Designed by TvDesign, it is the largest convention center in the Caribbean and the most technologically advanced in Latin America.

I had the opportunity to talk with Melissa Figueroa, Assistant Coordinator of the Convention Center and she was able to offer us more insight on their services and the facilities.

PR Dive In- The convention center is relatively new, has it gained the popularity you expected on the production of conventions and events.

M. Figueroa – Definitely! The convention center opened its door on 2005 and we have been able to create numerous conventions and events since it’s opening. We also have been the home to various graduation ceremonies and nightlife events for big local companies like Medalla. We also have our calendar full with Expos of different industries.

PR Dive In – The convention center is known as the largest convention center in the Caribbean, how many people can the center accommodate? Click Here to see the Convention Center’s Floor Plan.

M.Figueroa - The convention center is able to accommodate groups of up to 25,000 people with a total space of 580,000 square feet and 152,700 sq ft of total exhibit space subdivided into three halls, all on one level. The center has adjacent parking lots with a total capacity of 1,800 vehicles, although this may be increased in the future.

PR Dive In - The convention center is located in a very centric location, What surrounding facilities can people enjoy while having an event on the Convention Center?

M.Figueroa-  We are located in the PRCC District that includes a Sheraton Hotel  footsteps away from the center. Also we have Ficus Café, a “side walk café” that offers nightlife entertainment. As I mention before we are practically starting developing more recreational areas surrounding the center. The PRCC plans to include a 96-unit residential building, office buildings with 50,000 feet of commercial space, a retail and entertainment complex, a cinema, waterfront cafes, restaurants and walkways. Most of these are still under construction.

PR Dive In – For those interested more on your services and facilities, whom can they contact?

M. Figueroa - You can visit our official website Puerto Rico Convention Center or calling our offices to (787) 641-PRCC (7722) or send us an email to info@prconvention.com

Big thanks to Ms. Figueroa and keep visiting because PR Dive will continue to keep posting more services and opportunities in this venue.

ENJOY! 

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PR Flashback

Getting to know Puerto Rico "La Isla del Encanto" more throughly...

Puerto Rican Flag 

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The island is 100 miles long by 35 miles wide and as a result of its geographical position in the center of the arc of the Antilles, Puerto Rico is essentially a crossroads of Hispanic and Anglo cultures. Puerto Rico has been a part of the United States since 1898 and Puerto Ricans have been U.S. Citizens since 1917. 

Island of Puerto Rico 

Close to 4 million people live on the "The Island of Enchantment", with more than a million in the greater San Juan metropolitan area alone. It is a vibrant, modern, bilingual, multicultural society, one that has been molded by Spanish, African, Indian and U.S. influences. Residents in PR have much in common with their fellow Americans in the United States, but still maintain decidedly their Hispanic heritage. 


The climate is as close to perfect as it can get, averaging 83 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 85 degrees Fahrenheit during summer. Safe to say its always summer! 

Green Beach - Vieques, Puerto Rico 

Much of Puerto Rican culture centers on the influence of music. Like the country as a whole, music has been developed by mixing other cultures with local and traditional rhythms. The Caribbean has a well-deserved reputation as a quiet, laid-back place, where hammocks are more common than parties. But Puerto Ricans, however, truly know how to party, and the nightlife in the island's bigger cities and resort hotels rivals even the world's most cosmopolitan cities. With numerous restaurants of all tastes, great variety of stores, casinos, spectacular golf courses, and plenty of nightclubs Puerto Rico is picture perfect! 

Morro- Old San Juan 

Both Spanish and English are the official languages, and the local currency is the U.S dollar. Best of all you DON'T need a visa or a passport to enter Puerto Rico from the U.S.  


So get ready to relax, explore local exotic hideaways, enjoy miles of sandy white beaches, mountains, valleys and rainforests. Open up to new history and culture, take pleasure in the exciting nightlife and entertainment. Surround yourself with warm and friendly people and discover why Puerto Rico Does It Better! 


Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico - Welcome to Puerto Rico .....Dive Right In!

References: 
Puerto Rico Tourism Company. http://www.gotopuertorico.com/
Welcome to Puerto Rico. http://welcome.topuertorico.org/index.shtml
VIDEO: Promo Turismo Puerto Rico 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atqPHxF9wWQ&feature=related

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Welcome To Puerto Rico!

Hola!! Welcome & get ready to Dive IN!: Events, Conventions & More... Here you will be able to get all the necessary information about the beautiful caribbean island of Puerto Rico. Now this blog is not a traditional tourist blog but it also demonstrates the services and opportunities the island offers within the entertainment industry and in the production of events and conventions. In addition, the blog includes a number of different topics like finance, legal, trends, etc. regarding the event planning industry. C'mon Dive IN! 

                    


For extra information of the island's history, culture, nightlife, and more. You can access the official Puerto Rico Tourism Company website. 

www.gotopuertorico.com

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