What’s Happening? March 2025
March is a great month in Puerto Rico — we have almost perfect weather. So be prepared for some great fun! While there is almost always something interesting happening somewhere in Puerto Rico, there are a few special events each month that deserve special mention. Here are a few of those events for March 2025.
February 27 through March 2: the Festival Gastronómico Artesanal de Coamo and San Blas Half Marathon
The San Blas Half Marathon, which is held annually in the town of Coamo, is considered one of the most important endurance events in the world. This is a race that covers a distance of 21 KM. Come, enjoy, and be part of history! The race starts at 7am on 02 March. Check their Coamo’s Facebook page and Race Facebook page for more info. And this year, in the public plaza, there is a town festival of Food and Artisans with music going on the whole weekend to make it a real party!
March 3 through 9: Puerto Rico Open PGA Tour
The Puerto Rico Open is a PGA TOUR tournament held on the island of Puerto Rico since 2008. For over a decade, hundreds of professional golf players and thousands of attendees — enthusiasts and families alike — have arrived at Grand Reserve, where the Puerto Rico Open delivers world-class sports entertainment, local food, drinks, and live music for everyone to enjoy Where: Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande. Check their Facebook page or web site for more info and to buy tickets.
March 12 through 16: Orchid Sale and Exhibition
The Puerto Rican Orchid Society, Inc. celebrates its 73nd exhibition, held again this year at the Caguas Botanical Garden. Beautiful gardens with a wide variety of orchids on display. Vendors will be selling orchids, bromeliads, ornamental plants, crafts, food, and more. Entrance to the Botanical Garden is $5 per person. Free parking. Open 9am to 3pm Wed and Thurs, 9am – 5pm Fri, Sat and Sun. Check their Facebook page for more info.
March 14 through 16: Festival en honor de la China Dulce de Las Marias
One of the typical festivals in Puerto Rico – this one celebrating oranges!. Loads of live music, food, artisans, plant sales, and more. A great family event. See the Facebook page for details. Will be held at Public Plaza in Las Marías from about 9am to 10pm.
March 22 and 23: 26th Festival de la Almojábana in Lares
An event that pays tribute to one of the most traditional flavors of Lares- the Almojabana (Cheese filled fried treats). Plus other food, artisans, and lots of live music. Held in the Plaza de la Revolución. Check their Facebook page for more info. 
March 29 and 30: Chocolate and Coffee Expo 2025
The funnest event for coffee and chocolate lovers! This is the 15th celebration of the Coffee & Chocolate Expo – 15 years of culture, aroma and flavor. This family friendly event gives you the opportunity to learn, taste and support a wide variety of exhibitors of coffees, chocolates, teas, cookies, breads, desserts and many other complementary products. Learn about our local Coffee and Cacao agriculture. Participate in interactive workshops, enjoy live demonstrations and connect with the community. Purchase your tickets at PRticket.com *Children 12 years old and under enter FREE.Where: Puerto Rico Convention center from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Check their Web page page or PRTicket page for more info and to buy tickets.
March 29: Taste of Rum Festival 2025
A rum lover’s dream — Loads of rum drink samples from most of the rum producers on the island. Plus music, entertainment and seminars, and there will be food available for purchase. Held at the PR Convention Center in San Juan, with admission times varying with type of ticket. Tickets on sale now at Ticketera.com. See their Web page for details.
Other Events
These are just some of the activities occurring this month. As always, be sure to check our Facebook page, for other events happening this month all across the island.
If you know of other events happening that people may enjoy, let me know!
Puerto Rico Day Trips LLC assumes no responsibility regarding your safety when participating in the activities described in this article. Please use common sense! If your mother or that little voice in your head tells you that you are about to do something stupid … then don't do it!
