A walk through Old San Juan will display not only the fine

A walk through Old San Juan will display not only the fine , old buildings, but also will provide endless opportunities for shopping. The beauty of going to Puerto Rico is that visitors from the U.S. do not have to pay duty for any item bought on the island. Local handicrafts like ceramics, needlework and sculptures by local artists, and handmade goods like hammocks and jewelry are all reasonably priced and found both in the shops and in the artisan stalls found in parks and other public places.

Lace-making originated in Spain and was brought to Puerto Rico centuries ago. Bobbin lace is still found today.  There are also many carved, wooden religious figures known locally as santos or saints. Many of these are made with handmade tools and natural veggie dyes. Frightening, grotesque masks called carretas or vejigante masks are another craft that dates back centuries (probably to Africa).  They come in all shapes and sizes and colors, and make fascinating decorations for homes and offices.

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