The Gran Feria de Turismo Interno, dedicated this year to the Island's 78 mayors, will take place Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23, 2023, with a wide variety of exhibitors and entertainment for the whole family.
"The celebration of each edition of our Gran Feria, in different municipalities of Puerto Rico, has the firm purpose of informing residents of the Island and providing them with the necessary information about the diversity of offerings and tourist areas our destination has to satisfy the tastes and needs of each person, so they can enjoy their vacations without leaving Puerto Rico," said Carlos Mercado Santiago, executive director of La Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico (CTPR).
Cataño as home of the Gran Feria de Turismo Interno
The Gran Feria de Turismo will take place on the Cataño waterfront, which offers a view of its coastline as well as landmarks of the historic area of Old San Juan, including Castillo San Felipe del Morro, the Museo del Arsenal in La Puntilla, and Paseo de la Princesa. The event will feature products and services from the tourism industry of each municipality of "Isla Aventura" so that residents can plan their vacations and domestic travel routes in advance.
"The invitation to this great event is for the whole family, and we assure you that we have the security resources, parking logistics and access to the Edwin Rivera Sierra waterfront in place for everyone's enjoyment. Our food offerings and privileged view of San Juan Bay will set the stage for an artistic program that makes this a memorable event," said Cataño municipality Mayor Julio Alicea Vasallo.
What to expect this weekend
The event will include representatives from each of the Island's tourism regions: Porta Atlántico, Porta Caribe, Porta Cordillera, Porta del Sol, Región Este and Región Metro, and will feature representatives from the tourism industry in regional pavilions representing all areas of Puerto Rico.
The event will also include participation from CTPR-endorsed companies, including tour operators and guides, lodging properties, Paradores de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Bed & Breakfasts, and companies from the Agroturismo, Turismo Cultural and Oficinas de Turismo Municipal programs. Attendees will be able to learn about hotel incentives, nautical tourism certification, sustainable tourism, Paradores and Bed and Breakfasts, among other topics.
Entertainment and guest artists
Saturday, April 22: Saturday's show will feature Plenéalo, Vivanativa, Limi-T 21, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Yomo.
Sunday, April 23: Expected to perform are Briggite "La Pelúa," Joseph Fonseca, Pirulo y la Tribu and La Secta, with the show closing with Elvis Crespo. Both days will include trivia and giveaways for attendees.
Activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy food and refreshments from various kiosks on the fairgrounds, in addition to the dining options the municipality of Cataño has to offer.
Transportation and parking
Parking will be available at Coliseo Cosme Beitia, Parque Perucho Cepeda, Plaza del Mercado, the town's multilevel parking garage, the parking area under the Carr. #165 bridge, and the Estacionamiento Municipal la Puntilla in Cataño.
Alternative transportation such as taxis and Uber is recommended. The San Juan to Cataño ferry will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., as will the AMA bus E30 from Caguas to Cupey, while routes D-37 and T-4 provide regular service to the area. A special route has also been set up from the Tren Urbano in Bayamón to Cataño.
Cover photo via Twitter @josesanchezus.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
