Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 460

Events PUERTO RICO POPULATION JANUARY 17 - 20 San Sebastian Festival A celebration to commemorate the feast day of San Sebastian, a Christian who was martyred for his faith. It is marked with parades, live entertainment, dancing and food. Local artisan craft is also on sale. SIZE 3.548 million(2014) 9,104 sq. kilometers OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY Spanish and English San Juan CURRENCY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE United States Dollar FEBRUARY 3 San Blas Half Marathon Over 1,500 athletes from 20 countries come to Puerto Rico to participate in this event. Click here for more information. 240 C / 750 F FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 6 Ponce Carnival Held for over 200 years, this is the island’s biggest, most colourful, and most traditional festival. It is a week-long celebration with parades, music , floats and colourful costumes. MARCH Turtle Watching Season Saba St. Kitts & Nevis © Puerto Rico Tourism Company Photo Credit: Jed Scattergood