Category Archives: Caribbean History
Captain Tim takes you on a tour of Caribbean history with postings about interesting stories of the Caribbean. From Sugar Mills, to Lighthouses and facts about how life has changed (or stayed the same) over the last several centuries.
Read moreIf you are a history buff or want to learn a bit more about the Caribbean, these blogs are the ones for you! We like to discuss historical attractions as well as the history of food, places, products and lifestyle topics.
Puerto rico history, guadeloupe history, virgin islands history, dominica history, st croix history, history of Hispaniola, history curacao, history st lucia, st kitts history, history of ethnic groups in the Caribbean, history of st vincent and the grenadines, anguilla history, bonaire history, history of st kitts and nevis, nevis history,
Must-Watch Caribbean Documentaries
The Caribbean is more than just a paradise of turquoise waters and white-sand beaches. It [...]
Aug
Taino Symbols of Puerto Rico: An Introduction
Puerto Rico was inhabited by the Taino Indians long before Columbus arrived in 1493. They [...]
Aug
Have an Amazing Easter in Puerto Rico This Way
Easter in Puerto Rico combines centuries-old Holy Week traditions with family gatherings, local food, beach [...]
Jul
The Importance of Family in Caribbean Culture
Family plays an important role in Caribbean culture, influencing relationships, traditions, celebrations, and community life. [...]
Jun
4 Places to Find Taino Petroglyphs in Puerto Rico
The symbology and imagery of the original Taíno Indians have become iconic elements in Puerto [...]
Jun
Puerto Rico Sugar Plantations and Sugar Mills
For many years, visiting Puerto Rico’s abandoned sugar mills, known locally as centrales, was a [...]
Jun
Puerto Rico History: Trains
The 2nd Convention of the Train of Puerto Rico will be held from August 29-31, [...]
May
The African Roots of Puerto Rico
This is an interesting article that gives a good overview of various aspects of the [...]
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May
Typical Dances of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s traditional dances reflect centuries of cultural exchange between the Taíno people, African communities, [...]
May
Meaning of the Coqui Taino
The Coqui Taino symbol is the representation of the Coqui for the Taino tribe and [...]
May
