I found the most beautiful chocolates in Puerto Rico during my Eastern Caribbean cruise. RCL recommended a chocolate shop at one of the other ports. People were standing in line there but I was not impressed and glad I spent my chocolate money in PR. The shop was being redecorated, the owner was very nice, his chocolates were art and tasted divine! He told me he was struggling to get on the cruise directors lists of recommended shopping, so I hope that he is doing well. His address is San Justo Street 202A, PMB 204, Old San Juan, PR. Good luck Mr and Mrs. Caris-Perez! Linda

Thanks Linda, I love good chocolate. I will look for that the next time I am there. Where bouts it that in relation to where the ship docks?

Oh yeah, welcome to CruiseChat!

Well That's new to me
I did not know there was any chocolate shop of that kind here on PR.

nothing is better than chocolate, But if you want to taste something good
ask for "Dulce De Coco" coconut candy

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But if you want to taste something good
ask for "Dulce De Coco" coconut candy

I agree! It's fantastic. We used to stop by little huts set up by the roadside to buy the dulce de coco, plus the best pineapple in the world. Yum!

Sandy

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Originally posted by Casanova frankenstein:
Well That's new to me
I did not know there was any chocolate shop of that kind here on PR.

nothing is better than chocolate, But if you want to taste something good
ask for "Dulce De Coco" coconut candy

Sounds good
Something to look for the next time I'm there.

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Where bouts it that in relation to where the ship docks?

It looks to be a few hundred yards up the hill from the dock area. San Justo Street runs perpendicular to the harbor.

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Originally posted by RichC:

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Where bouts it that in relation to where the ship docks?

It looks to be a few hundred yards up the hill from the dock area. San Justo Street runs perpendicular to the harbor.

Thanks!

WOW what a place !!!! I just had my first cruise and found this realy beautiful shop in the old san juan CORNE PORT-ROYAL!. Do they have great chocolates . Never found them before in the states . People you have to go there . The choice is nothing less than HUGE !! more than 90 different chocolates and all are YUMMY FOR THE TUMMY
I made up my mind and I am ordering them now via internet
Chocoholics !!!!This is the place to be !!!!

Frankly I think Corne Port Royal is overrated. I think the best chocolates I've had in a long time are made right here in the mainland U.S. in Wilmington, NC. South'n France is the name.

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I can live with That



Have you ever taste "lechon asado" is roasted pig on barbecue well if you ever want to taste something good but high on calories you have to taste "Cuerito" next time you are on the island during christmas just ask someone where to get it you will not be desapointed...

Is that like Cuban roast pork, where the whole hog is barbecued? I've had it before. Quite good.

I guess to keep this thread on track I should say that a nice chocolate dessert would be a nice ending to the barbecue.

Yes and there is an explanation for that
Cuba and Puerto Rico are call the sisters Islands during the time we were under Spain jurisdiction we were the last two colonies they had and because of that our culture are similar even on the food level...

I am sorry for changing the subject
Just to get back on it
there are a few desserts you shuold try next time you are on Puerto Rico you can find it almost any Restaurant on The Island or old San Juan:

* "Dulce Tres Leches"



* "Tembleque"



* "Dulce de Guayaba"



* "Besitos de Coco"



Also remember that near in Old San Juan is the place the Pina Colada was invented(true story),
so if you have the oportunity get there after the chocolate...

Casanova, is that last pastry's name "little kisses of coconut"? LOL

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Originally posted by Dave Beers:
Frankly I think Corne Port Royal is overrated. I think the best chocolates I've had in a long time are made right here in the mainland U.S. in Wilmington, NC. South'n France is the name.

I do not agree with you dave ! Have you ever tasted real chocolate ? I dont think so ! Corne has REAL cacao in the chocolates . Look at their website !!! Nothing to compare with your local candystore in wilmington .Give your tastebutts what they are asking for REAL CHOCOLATE . I have been several times in Belgium and I can tell you , it is the only country with real good chocolate . Just look around and you'll see that ALL of the big names in chocolate world are BELGIAN

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Originally posted by Casanova frankenstein:
Well That's new to me
I did not know there was any chocolate shop of that kind here on PR.

nothing is better than chocolate, But if you want to taste something good
ask for "Dulce De Coco" coconut candy

You didn t know ???What are you looking for when you are in the old san juan ?Dont tell me you want the chinese souvenir shops! Such a pitty that everything you find there is "made in china".
I always look for quality and with those chocolates from Corne they really have good stuff . I just heard that it is the first shop of that brand in the Americas and that they intend on opening soon other shops

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Just look around and you'll see that ALL of the big names in chocolate world are BELGIAN

You wouldn't by any chance have a personal interest in Corne Port Royal? You seem to be quite the cheerleader for them.

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Originally posted by Dave Beers:

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Just look around and you'll see that ALL of the big names in chocolate world are BELGIAN

You wouldn't by any chance have a personal interest in Corne Port Royal? You seem to be quite the cheerleader for them.

Sorry not to have any interest in that company dave but I recognize quality when I see it (even if it is from out of our mainland US)

Who really cares? I live 20 miles from Nestle Chocolate and it's good enough for me. Besides, I thought Belgium was known for it's waffles, and Belgian beer.

Sonny

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Besides, I thought Belgium was known for it's waffles, and Belgian beer.

And the fries...I mean frites. Don't forget the frites!

Not to mention the Belgian Draft Horses! Or do they come from Budwiser?

Sonny