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Echoes of Loiza: Art, Culture & Bomba Rhythm Dance Lessons
Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
$399.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Our first stop will be at the captivating Parque Histórico Cueva Maria De La Cruz. The tour guide will take you inside the cave and tell the story about the creation of Puerto Rico as an island in the Caribbean Sea.
Samuel Lind is a well-renowned artist born and raised in Loiza. Visitors have the opportunity to speak with Samuel Lind himself and immerse themselves in the life he depicts through his paintings and sculptures that have been placed in exhibitions worldwide.
The vejigante is a brightly-colored character part of the Loiceño folklore used during festivals. Visitors will receive a lively presentation from Pedro La Viera, the official spokesperson for the Vejigante masks of Puerto Rico.
Bomba is a traditional fast-paced rhythmic music and dance style created by African slaves in Puerto Rico over 400 years ago. Visitors will learn to dance the rhythms of bomba and appreciate the freedom of the dance style.
Samuel Lind is a well-renowned artist born and raised in Loiza. Visitors have the opportunity to speak with Samuel Lind himself and immerse themselves in the life he depicts through his paintings and sculptures that have been placed in exhibitions worldwide.
The vejigante is a brightly-colored character part of the Loiceño folklore used during festivals. Visitors will receive a lively presentation from Pedro La Viera, the official spokesperson for the Vejigante masks of Puerto Rico.
Bomba is a traditional fast-paced rhythmic music and dance style created by African slaves in Puerto Rico over 400 years ago. Visitors will learn to dance the rhythms of bomba and appreciate the freedom of the dance style.
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Echoes of Loiza: Art, Culture & Bomba Rhythm Dance Lessons
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide and Driver
- Entrance Fees
- Dinner
- Gratuity, but is greatly appreciated
- Lunch
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Parque Historico Cueva Maria de la CruzOur first stop will be at the captivating Parque Histórico Cueva Maria De La Cruz. This cave is a remnant of the pre-Columbian days of the Arawak indigenous people. You will learn about indigenous cultures, including the cacique, Luisa, whom the city is named after. Ceiba trees surround the cave, which was a sacred tree to Tainos that is protected by the government today. The tour guide will take you inside of the cave and tell the story about the creation of Puerto Rico as an island in the Caribbean Sea. Witness millions of years of geological formation with a visit to this cave.
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Estudio de Arte Samuel LindSamuel Lind is a well-renowned artist born and raised in Loiza. He welcomes visitors to his art studio which doubles as his home. His artwork depicts every aspect of Loiceño and Taino culture and how they are intertwined. Visitors have the opportunity to speak with Samuel Lind himself and immerse themselves in the life he depicts through his paintings and sculptures that have been placed in exhibitions worldwide.
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Participants will have time to take photos at this picturesque beach, take a bomba dance lesson, and receive a presentation about vejigante masks.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Echoes of Loiza: Art, Culture & Bomba Rhythm Dance Lessons
Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
$399.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!