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PLAY BALL!
The Puerto Rican League baseball season is in full swing and stadiums throughout the is-
land host teams of aspiring major leaguers, young players hoping to get a bit more exper-
ience over the winter and former Major League Baseball players in the sunset of their ca-
reers.
December
Christmas lights make central plazas sparkle as Puerto Rico gets geared up for
Christmas. Near the end of the month, every town celebrates the nativity.
WAVES IN THE WEST
Cold fronts push huge waves to the island's east coast, making it the high season for surfing
Rincón and beaches near Isabela and Aguadilla. With perfect tubes and tons of tourists,
you'll need to reserve a board and lessons early.
LAS MAÑANITAS
Mexican mariachis parade around the square in Ponce during Las Mañanitas, an annual
celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico. It's a brassy event, with lots
of trumpets and drinking, priming the pump for the Christmas festivities.
HATILLO MASK FESTIVAL
Held on December 28, the Hatillo Mask Festival features masked devils prowling the
streets as incarnations of the agents of King Herod, who sent soldiers to find and kill the
Christ Child. Kids think it is great fun to run and hide from the maskers.
