The most anticipated tradition of the holiday season returns: the Caravana Nacional de los Santos Reyes de Juana Díaz. The Three Kings will travel the Island from Jan. 2 to 5, culminating with Three Kings Day celebrations in Juana Díaz.
👑 Days and routes across the Island:
Thursday, Jan. 2: Juana Díaz and Humacao
Friday, Jan. 3: San Juan and Guaynabo
Saturday, Jan. 4: San Juan and Comerío
Sunday, Jan. 5: San Juan and Ponce
🗓️ Detailed itinerary:
Thursday, Jan. 2
10:00 a.m. – Sending-off ceremony (Parroquia San Ramón Nonato, Juana Díaz)
1:00 p.m. – Centro Cultural Cayacoll (Juana Díaz)
6:00 p.m. – Parroquia Reina de la Paz (Humacao)
Friday, Jan. 3
10:00 a.m. – Parroquia Santa Luisa de Marillac (San Juan)
2:00 p.m. – Parroquia San Pedro Mártir (Guaynabo)
6:00 p.m. – Catedral de San Juan
Saturday, Jan. 4
10:00 a.m. – Casa de Niños Manuel Fernández Juncos (San Juan)
2:00 p.m. – El Capitolio (San Juan)
6:30 p.m. – Parroquia Santo Cristo de la Salud (Comerío)
Sunday, Jan. 5
9:00 a.m. – Parroquia San Vicente de Santurce (San Juan)
4:00 p.m. – Museo de Arte de Ponce (at Plaza del Caribe)
6:00 p.m. – Parroquia Santísimo Sacramento (Ponce)
10:00 p.m. – Grand return to the plaza in Juana Díaz
📍Three Kings Day celebration: Jan. 6
The festivities will begin early at the Casa Museo de los Santos Reyes (PR-14) with live music. The traditional parade will depart at 10:00 a.m. toward the plaza, where the Bishop of Ponce, Rubén Antonio González Medina, will celebrate Mass. The celebration will continue with music, crafts and family entertainment through the afternoon and evening.
*You can visit the official profile of the Reyes Magos de Juana Díaz on Facebook to stay up to date on further updates.
Where to Eat and Things to Do in Ponce and Juana Díaz
If you're planning to follow the caravan this year, here's help planning your visit. From Juana Díaz to Ponce, we share where to eat and what to see between stops along the Three Kings route.
La Bodeguita del Puerto: Known for its mofongo and criolla cooking
El Rancho Original: A good option for a traditional lunch
Panadería La Ceiba: Good for breakfast and typical snacks
Things to Do:
Casa Museo de los Santos Reyes: Explore the history of this tradition
Plaza Román Baldorioty de Castro: Historic center of the celebrations
Lola's Eclectic Cuisine: Local cooking with a modern touch
Café Lucero: Good for coffee and brunch
La Guadalupana: Authentic Puerto Rican home cooking
Things to Do:
Plaza Las Delicias: Visit the Parque de Bombas
Centro Histórico: Walk through the city's colonial architecture
Castillo Serrallés: Worth a visit for its cultural offerings
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
