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Making a Splash in Puerto Rico
Making a Splash in Puerto Rico Beyond the palm trees and beaches, discover a few of the people and places shaping the future of the island
You've seen the headlines. Devastation descended on the island of Puerto Rico with the back-to-back hurricanes of Irma and Maria. Before that, news of mind-boggling government debt and an injured economy. Here in these pages, we have something else entirely. Some of my most treasured memories took place on this island. As a child, I ran like the wind through the lush, green mountain town where nearly every resident is a member of my family. What struck me as I followed the news in Puerto Rico from the comfort of the States was the absence of the island's vitality, vibrance, and humanity in the media's coverage. Nearly two years since Maria, many people stateside have expressed confusion on whether the island is ready for travelers. So as we brainstormed locations for this catalog, the jaw-dropping natural splendor and the generosity and strength of Puerto
Rico's residents echoed in my mind. We chose Puerto Rico as the proving ground for our summer gear—not just to show the world, yes, you can visit—but to highlight a few of the faces and places that make this island so resilient. There's a different flavor of paradise here for every traveler's interest—serene screensaver-like beaches, a food and beverage identity all its own, adrenaline-pumping outdoor recreation. Through our adventure around Puerto Rico and conversations with a local climber and disaster relief responder (pg. 30), the founder of a homegrown cocktail empire (pg. 10), and a surf-obsessed chef (pg. 21), we hope these pages offer a look beyond the dreary headlines and into what makes this island one of the richest places on earth, no matter what comes its way. - Luis Angel Cancel, Huckberry Managing Editor
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Garrett Leight Co. Brooks 47 Sunglasses in Classic Brown Tortoise/Semi-Flat Pure Coffee $340
Faherty Brand SS Rev Print Coast Shirt in Red Retro $148
Wellen Organic Jeans in Stonewash $88
SeaVees Magnum Legend Sneaker in Red Floral - also available in Black Floral $88
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Charco el Hippie RĂo Blanco, Naguabo
Josh Perez (@joshuaedric) is a Huckberry Ambassador, photographer and podcast host based in Denver, CO. As the son of Puerto Rican and Cuban parents, he grew up visiting Puerto Rico but, thanks to the relentless hustle of freelance life, hadn't returned to the island for years. Eager to show Josh what he's been missing, we tapped him to tag along on our rum-soaked voyage. First stop: a locals-only swimming hole inside the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest System. Josh wearing:
Flint and Tinder Breaker Trunks in Red - more colors available online $68
Pantropic Explorer Hat in Dark Natural w/ Chinstrap $120
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Suit Yourself
Every pair in our round-up of the season's best swimsuits combines adventure-ready utility with a long overdue dose of style
Pictured above, top to bottom: Flint and Tinder Vintage Boardshorts - Rust/Charcoal $78 Free Fly Hydro Short - Heather Reef $65 Howler Brothers Sayulita Watershorts - Mid Blue $59 Banks Visitor Boardshort - Camel $55 Faherty Brand Beacon Trunk - Fishscale $98 OluKai Nalukai Sandal - Fox $110 Shop all swim patterns and styles at: Huckberry.com/swim Fast Shipping & Free Returns
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Pictured below, top to bottom: Yuketen Canoe Moc - Brown $300, Astorflex Patnoflex Travel - Stone $165, Sabah Slip-on - Ashmore Grey $195, Nisolo Alejandro Woven - Tan $178, Mohinders City Slipper Solid - Oiled Brown $185
Travel-ready Leather Slip-ons These laid-back leather shoes pack down easily in your carry-on to keep you comfortable while exploring all day and dress up nicely enough for dinner reservations later on Shop these styles and more at: Huckberry.com/slip-on 6
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Sabah Sabahs are cut and sewn entirely by hand according to Turkish tradition that dates back to 1880, but updated with a city-friendly clean design and resoleable rubber soles that increase their lifespan to just about infinity. That kinda longevity fit right in on a walk through Old San Juan, the historic Spanish colonial neighborhood flanked by 16th century military forts active as recently as WWII.
$195 - more colors available online Pictured with: Flint and Tinder Cool Chinos - Navy $98
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Raen Sage Sunglasses in Fog Crystal/Green Polarized $170
Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Tee in White - more colors available online $35
Flint and Tinder Cool Chinos in Khaki - more colors available online $98
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Find Your Favorite Tee Our favorite tees get more mileage than just about anything in our wardrobe, find your perfect fit with a selection from Flint and Tinder that spans everything from lightweight to luxurious
Shown left to right, top to bottom: Slub Pocket Tee - Duffle Bag $29, Supima Air Knit Tee - Sage $29, Supima Air Knit Tee - White $29, Heavyweight Triblend Tee - Charcoal $35, Supima Air Knit Tee - Dusty Blue $29, Heavyweight Triblend Tee - Heather Grey $35, Heavyweight Triblend Tee - Navy $35, Supima Air Knit Tee - Lake Blue $29, Supima Air Knit Tee - Duffle Bag $29, Supima Air Knit Tee - Carbon $29
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LESLIE COFRESĂ?
Raising The Bar
Knock a few back with the tireless visionary elevating Puerto Rico's craft cocktail scene to international acclaim
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Designs inspired by Puerto Rico's indigenous folk art appear throughout JungleBird
JungleBird's Adíos Pantalones cocktail. Huckberry hereby assumes no responsibility for anyone caught streaking in San Juan. See the recipe below
Barrel-aged rum and fine cigars make for a freewheeling conversation at La Factoría.
JungleBird 254 Calle Canals, San Juan @junglebirdbar
Leslie (opposite page) wearing:
Portuguese Flannel Vince in Teal Print $110
Wellen Organic Jeans in Stonewash $88
Leslie (above left) wearing:
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Wellen Printed Short Sleeve $58 Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts $78
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He takes a sip, and from the look on his face, you can tell he's disappointed. He's been lured into one of the many tourist-trap bars on the island that claims to have invented the Piña Colada but has been handed a canned pineapple and slushy machinemade concoction that feels like a far cry from an old world stroke of genius. The dissatisfied diner in question is Anthony Bourdain, and in a several-years-old episode of No Reservations, you can see the legend himself looking a bit let down by Puerto Rico's cocktail offerings. A lot has changed. These days, no thirsty wanderer has any excuse to sip a sub-par cocktail, thanks to Leslie Cofresí. He, too, was frustrated by the limits of the island's beverage scene and decided to do something about it. In 2013, Leslie and his team secured a huge, historic building in Old San Juan and transformed it into La Factoría—a sprawling, multi-room, bar-scene-withina-bar that's become the beating
heart of Puerto Rico's cocktail renaissance. The venue's landed itself on the prestigious World's 50 Best Bars list for three consecutive years and has allowed Leslie to further his mission of making Puerto Rico the Caribbean's premier craft cocktail destination. In the years since La Factoría's rapid ascent, he's opened Caneca, an open-air cocktail kiosk, and JungleBird, a distinctly Puerto Rican spin on the tiki bar in his hometown neighborhood of Santurce. JungleBird is where we first meet Leslie and get a peek into what's made this bar a labor of love for him. As fans of the tiki bar scene and the classic cocktails that emerged from it, Leslie and his team sought to pay homage without playing copycat. Rather than using the typical tiki design tropes of Polynesian idols, they researched iconography of the Taíno tribe, Puerto Rico's native people, and implemented indigenous motifs into the decor of the space. The result is a place
that feels familiar, but in the details is unlike anywhere else. And it goes without saying, but the drinks certainly don't disappoint. Full story and cocktail recipe at: Huckberry.com/junglebird Cocktail Recipe/Receta de Cóctel
Adíos Pantalones This suggestively named, potent cocktail takes tiki tradition for a Latin American spin with the addition of pisco, a brandylike spirit originating in Peru and Chile.
Ingredients • 1 oz vodka • 1 oz Tabernero pisco • 1 oz pineapple juice • 3/4 oz spiced simple syrup • 3/4 oz lime juice • 1 dash of Angostura bitters
Directions Combine ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with pineapple and grated nutmeg. 11
La Factoría 148 Calle San Sebastián, San Juan
“Cigars have showed me
the value of slowing down. Lighting one up gives me an automatic one-hour break to relax and think things through. - Leslie Cofresí
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Portuguese Flannel Linen Shirt in Sand $115 12
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Be Your Own Boss Take a cue from this founder of a small business empire, looking put-together in the face of sweltering temperatures is as simple as slipping on a breathable linen blazer
Shop the look: Blazer: Relwen Linen Trap Blazer - Navy $328 Shirt: Portuguese Flannel Linen Shirt - Sand $115 Jeans: Wellen Organic Jeans - Light Wash $88 Shoes: Astorflex Patnoflex - Tan Leather $175 Belt: Macondo Belts Inca - Navy/Chestnut Leather $105 Watch: Zodiac Grandville - Blue Dial $495 Sunglasses: Pacifico Optical Campbell - Blonde Havana $159 Fast Shipping & Free Returns
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Old God sure was in a good mood when he made this place. - Hunter S. Thompson on Puerto Rico
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Shown above: 1. Sobremesa Blue Rim Juice Glass Set $25 2. Unimatic U3-A Watch $615 3. The James Brand Ellis Knife $99 4. Pantropic Panama Player Hat $144 5. WP Standard Small Card Wallet $38 6. Studebaker Workshop Keyholder $58 7. Rustico Writer's Log Leather Refillable Notebook $48 8. J. Alexander Thunderbird Cigar Ashtray $70 14
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Wellen Hemp Polo in Whitecap Grey - more colors available online $58
Flint and Tinder Cool Chinos in Navy - more colors available online $98
Artemis Kilim Loafer in Geometric Primary Colors $268
Zodiac Grandville Watch in Stamped Black Alligator Strap/Black Dial $495
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This mint Benz R107 380SL was just one of Jorge's impressive collectibles, his garage is brimming with vintage Triumph motorcycles and classic muscle cars
In the classic TV show Magnum, PI (more on that on pg. 47), Rick Orville Wright, tools around in a silver R107 throughout the series
“¡Pare, Pare, Señor!” With its sturdy 18 oz. duck canvas and full-grain leather accents, this tote from WP Standard oozes classic good looks. In search of the perfect setting to shoot this bag, we came up short. That is, until this man drove by in a gorgeous vintage Benz. We chased 'em down and Jorge was happy to oblige. He was even kind enough to take a few of our clothing samples for a test drive. Safe to say, as a classic car collector, he's got an eye for timeless design.
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WP Standard Canvas Travel Bag in Natural $289
Wellen Hemp Polo in Whitecap Grey $58
Pantropic Panama Player Hat in Dark Natural $144
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Chaco x Huckberry
Z/1 Sandal We’re finally trading in our old, battleworn Chacos for these— an exclusive limited run of their original all-terrain sandal built just for us
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Free Fly Bamboo-lined Hybrid Shorts in Olive - Huckberry Exclusive $65
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Tropical Heat Calls for the Coolest Shades Garrett Leight's built a cult-like following for ultra-premium sunglasses with striking designs and UV-blocking polarized lenses Shown here: Brooks 47 in Classic Brown Tortoise/Semi-Flat Pure Coffee $340
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Howler Brothers Hermanos Hat in Olive $30
Wellen Hemp Tee in Natural - more colors available online $36
Wellen Organic Jeans in Stonewash $88
Mohinders City Slipper - Woven in Oiled Brown $165
Pacifico Optical Campbell Sunglasses in Blonde Havana $159
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Pacifico Optical Campbell Sunglasses in Blonde Havana $159
Wellen Hemp Polo in Washed Navy - more colors available online $58
Provisions/Provisiones:
Where in the World is Dario Tani? Some celebrities were name-dropped, others kept private. There were mentions of Connecticut. The south of France. Waves in Kauai. Mega yachts. Conversations with private chef-slash-surfer Dario Tani (@chefdariotani) feel like speed-reading The Robb Report. Through his profession as a cook-for-hire he's constantly traveling, whipping up meals for clients in ridiculously opulent settings. At home, however, he lives a much simpler life. Dario's obsessed with surfing—he had enough boards in his quiver to provide for each member of our crew. He's more interested in local agriculture than the restaurant scene. And above all, he's committed to his community, assisting Sylvia in the reconstruction of Finca Victoria (pg. 36) and hosting pop-up meals on the island. We managed to catch Dario just before another trip stateside. From the kitchen of La Finca, he cooked up some papaya and kimchi-topped arepas and helped us polish off a bottle of Barrilito rum poolside. Dario's fresh-prepared papaya and kimchi areaps, recipe online
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City Slipper Woven These woven leather slip-ons will build up a nice patina that only gets better, day after day— which is perfect, ‘cause that’s how often you’ll wanna wear them. Each pair is handmade by thirdgeneration artisans through a 34-step process from naturally bag-tanned water buffalo leather that requires more than a month to prepare. Proof that good things take time.
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Barebones Enamel Bowl Set
Messermeister Chef Knife
Los Poblanos Salt Set
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Leatherman
FREE P2 Multipurpose Plier Leatherman's FREE pocket-sized multi-tools are ergonomic, magnetic, and completely operational with only one hand—so you never have to drop what you're doin' to get to work. Unfortunately, this tool isn’t actually free, that’s just its name.
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One Pair
Josh cooling off with a pineapple piragua wearing: Free Fly Bamboo-lined Hybrid Short - Olive $65 Portuguese Flannel Blur Shirt - Navy Nep $110 SeaVees Legend Sneaker Standard - Granite Grey $78 Pacifico Optical Campbell Sunglasses - Blonde Havana $159 Zodiac Grandville Watch - Stamped Black Alligator $495
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Everywhere Most shorts are role-players, really only equipped to handle one task. Then there are hybrid shorts like these, true MVPs built to do it all. Take a dip, hit the trail, and grab a drink without heading home for a wardrobe change. Shop all hybrid short styles at: Huckberry.com/hybrid
Josh scrambling through El Yunque wearing: Free Fly Bamboo-lined Hybrid Short - Olive $65 Wellen Hemp Stripe Tee - Natural Stripe $42 Huckberry x Chaco Z/1 - Navy $125 Mystery Ranch In & Out Packable Backpack - Dark Khaki $79 Momentum Watches Torpedo Pro 44 Watch - Black $185
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Wellen Hemp Zip Hoodie in Navy $88
Wellen '66 Stretch Boardshort in Rust - more colors available online $58
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Soft, Sustainable Essentials Bonfires on the beach, first light surf sessions, windows down on a weekend road trip. These laid-back, no-shoes days are what inspire Wellen. Originally born in SoCal, honed during San Francisco’s late summers, and tested throughout travels to Montauk, Bali, and beyond, Wellen partners with responsible factories around the world to craft soft, sustainable essentials for sun and swell. Shop the entire Wellen collection at: Huckberry.com/wellen
'66 Stretch Boardshort Combine the rebellious cool of the original boardshorts from the ’60s with the performance of modern day materials and you get the Stretch ’66 Boardshort. They're infused with enough stretch material to make Stretch Armstrong blush, giving you the flexibility for any adventure on or off the water.
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Why Hemp? This naturally miraculous fabric has a history that can be traced all the way back to 8000 BC, yet somehow has remained a bit of a best-kept secret. For starters, it's one of the most planet-friendly fabrics on, well, the planet. What makes hemp even more special for apparel is its hefty list of natural properties—ultra-soft, breathable, antimicrobial, and super strong. That's why Wellen has chosen hemp as the foundation for nearly everything in their lineup.
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Most of the environmental impact of apparel occurs at the raw materials stage. That's why Wellen apparel is crafted exclusively from organic, recycled, or Bluesign-certified fabrics that feel great on your skin and wear in, not out
Wellen only partners with factories that lead the industry in sustainability practices. For example, almost all water and scraps generated in the creating of a Wellen garment are upcycled into everything from water for local farmers to bricks
Wellen is committed to small batch manufacturing. The apparel industry has massive overstock problems, sending unsold merchandise into landfills. Our limited runs ensure every Wellen garment gets its day in the sun.
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“A shirt that fits as good as it feels”
Pictured here: Wellen Hemp Crewneck - Heathered Navy $68 Wellen Hemp Polo - Clay $58 Wellen Hemp LS Henley - Seafoam Green $58 Wellen Hemp Stripe Tee - Light Blue Striped $42 Shop the entire Wellen hemp collection at Huckberry.com/wellen Fast Shipping & Free Returns
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BRYANT HUFFMAN
Building Boulders Meet the rock climber forging the future of the sport in Puerto Rico with the Caribbean's very first bouldering gym
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At the soft opening party, the neighborhood came out in full force to support Bryant's new venture
Portuguese Flannel Puerto Shirt in Blue Pattern $110
Coalatree Trailhead Shorts in Olive - Huckberry Exclusive $69
El Bloque Bouldering Gym 1 Calle Chile, Hato Rey @elbloquepr
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Rhythm Corduroy Bunker Short in Almond $60
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Nearly a decade ago, the only rock climbing gym in San Juan was a disaster. It was staffed by young students that had no interest in the sport. Equipment was scarce. Routes were never updated. The community of serious climbers was nearly non-existent. Accidents and injuries were common and, in no time, the gym closed. It was within this ill-fated gym that Bryant Huffman first dreamt of opening a bouldering gym of his own. It takes a colossal amount of ambition to see the prospects of your passion crumble right in front of you and decide to go for it anyway, but that's just what Bryant did. He was part of a tiny community falling in love with climbing in Puerto Rico and was certain a local appetite for the sport would grow. Along with a small crew of like-minded friends, Bryant sought out climbing spots all around the island, cleared trails, and tapped his unbridled enthusiasm to become Puerto Rico's most visible rock climbing
Finishing touches—Bryant drills in test holds for a problem at El Bloque ahead of their grand opening
evangelist. He founded Climbing PR, a touring company that guides visitors and locals alike to outdoor crags. Over the years, the scene began to steadily grow.
The gym was always the goal, but I knew we couldn't make it happen until we first built up local momentum and interest for climbing outdoors. When Hurricane Maria struck, Bryant and his climbing buddies sprung into action, employing their strength and skill to climb felled trees and scale buildings to retrieve personal effects trapped by the storm's wreckage. All the while, after long days cutting trees to clear roadways, Bryant would retreat to a warehouse for more woodcutting, sawing the hundreds of angular boards that form the climbing walls of his very own
gym, El Bloque. We met up with Bryant as he was putting some of the finishing touches on the space. While there was still plenty left to do when we arrived, it wasn't hard to imagine the place filled with a new generation of climbers, solving problems and getting hooked on the thrill of overcoming their own personal limits. Shortly before our arrival, El Bloque had just held their soft-opening event with a promising turn-out. Bryant enthusiastically showed us a video of his friend's young daughter deftly speeding up one of the problems set just for the night. If the crowd at the event was any indication, the island is ready. El Bloque is the first true bouldering gym of its kind, not just on the island, but in all of the Caribbean—a monument to resilience, community, and sticking to your guns, no matter how insurmountable the challenge. Read the full story at: Huckberry.com/bloque
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Playa Vacia Talega PR-187, LoĂza
“Puerto Rico's climbing
community developed in the wild. We didn't have gyms or anything, we just went out there, pushing, failing, learning, and discovering the sport for ourselves. - Bryant Huffman
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Portuguese Flannel Puerto Shirt in Blue Pattern $110
Coalatree Trailhead Shorts in Olive - Huckberry Exclusive $69
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These Shirts Can Hang Anywhere Short sleeve buttondowns, the summertime shirt that can be gussied up for a beach wedding, chase marlin on the high seas, or go belly up to the bar Shop all short sleeve buttondown styles at: Huckberry.com/ssbd
Pictured left to right: Wellen Double Cloth Short Sleeve Shirt - Red $68 Howler Brothers H Bar B Snapshirt - Egret $69 Faherty Brand SS Rev Print Coast Shirt - Blue Daydream $148 Portuguese Flannel Highline - Blue $110 Portuguese Flannel Nash - Green $110 Fast Shipping & Free Returns
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Just Say “No” to Checked Bags Here at Huckberry, we're evangelists for one bag travel—keep your carry-on kit to these workhorse essentials and adventure freely without having to hire a sherpa
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SHELTER/REFUGIO:
Paradise Lost and Found On the small island of Vieques, a peaceful, dream-like oasis enters its second act
Travel's not always glamorous. The business of getting to your destination is often full of delays, hunger, and restless impatience. With any luck, you'll end up at Finca Victoria, an eco-lodge on the island of Vieques. "I noticed your shoulders dropped when you arrived," Sara, one of the keepers of La Finca, told me as she walked us around the grounds. It was true. Finca Victoria has such a peaceful, utopian feeling about it, relaxation washed over me and it was impossible to imagine a bad day here. Yet as hard as it was to fathom, the property has had its share of strife. Hurricane Maria
destroyed most of its original structures and the future of this oasis remained in question. Sylvia DeMarco, Finca's current proprietor, emerged as its savior. 15 years ago, in the midst of a career in film, Sylvia began what
When asked about my favorite place to visit from all my travels, I'd say without hesitation, 'La Finca in Vieques' would become routine visits to the property and struck up a close friendship with its previous owner, Corky. "When asked about my favorite place to visit from all my travels, I'd say without hesitation,
From left: Botas, Maga, Venus, and Lotus, the property's furriest residents—what paradise is complete without dogs? 36
'La Finca in Vieques,'" Sylvia tells us. The land and lodge had inspired Sylvia, a Puerto Rican native, to move back to the island from New York and start a hotel of her own, the enormously popular Dreamcatcher in San Juan.
Following the hurricanes, Sylvia offered to help re-build the place that inspired her new path and Corky was so struck with Sylvia's commitment to the project, she passed the property on to Sylvia. In the short span of time Sylvia's been at the reins, she's managed to revitalize La Finca to such a degree that it appears to have never even witnessed a storm. Inspired by this victory over trying circumstances, she christened the lodge with the name Victoria... Read the full story at: Huckberry.com/lafinca
Finca Victoria Casa Botánica y Hotel Rt. 995, Km 2.2, Vieques 00765 @finca_victoria
Getting There The island of Vieques is smack-dab between Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. Ferry boats run consistently from the town of Ceiba (roughly an hour's drive from San Juan) but if you'd rather take to the skies, 10-minute plane rides are also available for $40.
Around the Island Unwinding and disconnecting are the name of the game here but there are a few bars and cafes dotted around Vieques. The one thing you can't miss? A glass-bottom kayak tour of the nearby bioluminescent bay at night. Home to a micro-organism that gives off an otherworldly neon glow, it's an experience unlike any other. Ask the staff at La Finca to connect you with a local guide—we can't recommend it enough.
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Recharge poolside in a hammock or with one of the lodge's daily 7:00 AM guided yoga sessions
Immaculate tiny home structures dot the property for serene private stays. Pictured here: The Baez-Haus
The communal lounge offers books, snacks, wine, and a beautiful, sprawling view of the grounds
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Summer Slumber, Upgraded Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set Inspired by relaxing coastal weekend getaways, lay your weary bones on Upstate's breezy linen sheets and you'll swear you can almost hear the distant sound of crashing waves—even if you're still confined to the city for just a few more nights
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Salt & Stone Summer Set includes deodorant, sunscreen, and face stick $50
Old Enfield Supply Co. Heritage Dopp Kit in Olive Green + Brown $75
Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes 20-pack $24
Puerto Rico's oldest rum, Ron del Barrilito— this barrel-aged, complex (read: very good) distillery was established on the island around 1880
Bathing Culture Mind and Body Biodegradable Wash $20
Sultan Turkish Towel $35
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Faherty Brand SS Pacific Shirt in Fishscale $138
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These shorts are everything they're cranked up to be. Super soft and very comfortable. - Edward K. Verified Buyer
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365 Shorts Combine your favorite tailored chinos with the stretch of a performance short, and you get the 365 Shorts— so comfortable, you'll wish for an endless summer. Suited to both work and play, they're made in LA with soft cotton and reinforced with stretch for the freedom to get your kicks all season long. Colors from top to bottom: Slate, Moss, Khaki, Earth, Rust
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Tanner Goods Classic Belt
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Craighill Closed Helix Keyring
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ÁBNER ROLDÁN
A Barista Takes a Shot How a former teacher opened a business in the wake of Hurricane Maria
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We visit a local family-run coffee plantation for a look at the progress of replanted crops
Comunión's logo illustrates the group effort Santurce's community put forth to establish the business
Wellen Stretch Chore Coat
Abner's award-winning skills on full display in every cup
in Dark Olive - more colors available online $128
Café Comunión 1616 Avenida Juan Ponce de León, San Juan @cafecomunion
Ábner (opposite page) wearing:
Flint and Tinder Supima Air Knit Polo in Black - more colors available online $58
Marathon Medium Diver's Quartz in Stainless Steel $625
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In the '80s, a raucous punk band by the name of Descendents steadily built up a diehard fanbase with a hyperactive sound and a front-man that was the antithesis of a rock star. Their singer Milo Aukerman was moonlighting with the band while pursuing a degree in molecular biology, eventually ditching music to work as a professor at the University of Delaware. Sitting in Café Comunión, I catch a glimpse of Milo—well, the caricature of him that forms the band's logo—tattooed on the café's owner, Ábner Roldán. In a funny way, things start to make sense. Abner's trajectory runs the opposite direction. His fascination with coffee developed while he was a teacher. Each day, Ábner would hightail it from school to his second job in a coffee shop where his role reversed and he became a student of everything that went into the craft. Together with his wife Karla, also a former teacher, they dove head first into the world of coffee, studying its
cultivation, the politics surrounding the crop on the island, and the delicate art of serving a perfect cup. Once Ábner left his teaching job, things kicked into high-gear. He was crowned champion of Puerto Rico's National Latte Art competition in 2014 and 2015 which brought on a wave of international opportunities, landing him and Karla in Sweden, Australia, and Italy before deciding to hone their trade in the coffee-obsessed city of Portland, Oregon. The plan was to soak up all the operational knowledge they could and open a shop of their own back in Puerto Rico but shortly after their return to the island, Hurricane Maria made landfall and damaged the storefront they'd secured. Rather than wait for repairs, they took to the streets, offering drip coffee curbside to offer a sense of normalcy to their neighbors. Today the shop reflects every facet of Abner and Karla's journey—a community-centered meeting
At first, we felt paralyzed and didn’t know what to do, but with the support of our community we decided to not wait for the repairs and to start selling drip coffee on the curb in front of the shop. place offering an education in craft coffee culture, a peaceful respite from whatever challenges lie outside its doors. "Coffee mug / Gonna clear away the haze / Liquid proof / That I can win this race" - Descendents, Coffee Mug See more at: Huckberry.com/comunion
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Wellen
Stretch Chore Coat A smarter way to layer, built from a breathable hemp blend for a freedom of movement traditional chore coats can only dream of. Cut with a classic workwear silhouette and made with sustainable materials you can feel good about wearing.
$128 - Huckberry Exclusive Shop the entire Wellen collection at: Huckberry.com/wellen
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Blundstone Original 500
Barebones Hori Hori Walnut Classic
Orville Waxed Canvas Tool Roll
in Stout Brown
in Walnut
in Waxed Canvas
$175
$24
$76
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Café Gran Batey Plantation 50 PR-6102, Utuado
“Puerto Rico's coffee growers lost
over $200 million on the last harvest due to the hurricane. Coffee trees take 3-4 years to yield fruit, so as the industry recovers, all we ask is that you don't forget us. - Ábner Roldán
Ábner wearing:
Wellen Stretch Chore Coat in Dark Olive - more colors available online $128
Wellen Organic Jeans in Stonewash - more colors available online $88
Blundstone Super 550 in Rustic Brown $185 Fast Shipping & Free Returns
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Air Conditioning for Your Legs True to their name, Cool Chinos are woven with high-twist yarns for a breathable, breezy fabric perfect for this season's warmer days $98 - Huckberry Exclusive
Available in: Shop Flint and Tinder Cool Chinos at: Huckberry.com/flint-and-tinder
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SeaVees
Magnum Legend Sneakers This season, SeaVees leveled up their summer vibes with an exclusive lineup based on Tom Selleck’s legendary character in Magnum PI: the Hawaiian-shirt wearing, mustachioed badass cracking cases on the north shore of Oahu. Each pair of these limited edition sneakers is outfitted in the same floral prints Thomas Magnum wore— SeaVees collaborated with the renowned Hoffman California Fabrics and dug up the same exact Hawaiian prints from their archives. Shown here in Red Floral and Black Floral
$88
Summer's Best Polos Ah, the humble polo shirt. It's seen its fair share of changes since its earliest golf course days, morphing into a casual Friday staple and eventually going through a ghastly phase of popped collar madness in the early aughts. Pay that era no mind, the selection we've rounded up here presents the best the style has to offer—t-shirt comfort, refined looks, and dialed-in fits to keep you looking your very best all summer long. Pictured top to bottom: Relwen Solid Pique Slot-Button Polo - Heather Grey $98 Wellen Hemp Polo - Clay $58 Faherty Brand Indigo Polo - Salt Wash $98 Shop all polo styles at: Huckberry.com/polo
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Café con Cé 96, 90 Av. Las Palmas, San Juan
DESTINATION/DESTINO:
Calle Loíza, Santurce In the heart of the Santurce barrio of San Juan, lies Calle Loíza—Puerto Rico's capital of cool. The area was largely vacant after the financial crisis but is now exploding with activity thanks to countless shops, bars, and restaurants popping up in recent years. Break free from the droves of cruise ship tourists in Old San Juan and head here for a real taste of local sabor.
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1. Café con Cé: A tiny artisan coffee shop to fuel your day
6. Double Cake: The place to satisfy your sweet tooth—go for anything with guava
2. Sabrina: Inventive, delicious food with low-key live music
7. El Corte: Pop in to this throwback barbershop for a low-maintenance cut
3. Round Eye Ramen: Legit ramen and Japanese-influenced cocktails
8. Tostado: Breakfast classics, done really well—the cure for the night before
4. Len.T.juela: Vintage and in-house apparel founded by Bryant's (pg. 30) wife
9. Azucena: Contemporary takes on traditional Puerto Rican cuisine
5. El Tap: Massive beer selection—hang out or take a growler back to-go
10. Tresbé: Great for lunch, one of a few open-air kiosks with small bites and booze Shop Now at Huckberry.com
Josh (left) wearing:
Sunski Yubas Sunglasses in Clear Forest - Huckberry Exclusive $58
Wellen Cotton-Linen Short Sleeve Shirt in Pinstripe - Huckberry Exclusive $68
Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts in Moss - more colors available online $78
Timex x Todd Snyder Blackjack Watch in Cream and Blue Dial $138
Luis (right) wearing:
Garrett Leight Co. Brooks 47 Sunglasses in Classic Brown Tortoise/Semi-Flat Pure Coffee $340
Portuguese Flannel Dogtown Shirt in Navy $110
Flint and Tinder Cool Chinos in Khaki - more colors available online $98
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Armor-Lux
Striped Tees Show your stripes—specifically, with this exclusive summery riff on a classic by Armor-Lux, makers of authentic Breton shirts since 1938. This famed style of striped tee design offered French sailors visibility on the high seas before being co-opted by style icons like Picasso and James Dean. Not bad company.
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Kilim One-of-a-Kind Coaster Set
Terrane Modern Snifter
Teroforma Cocktail Pack - Rum
in Brown Leather
in Clear
infuses three full standard bottles of spirits
$58
$55
$30
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Finca Victoria Rte. 995, km 2.2, Vieques
Beware of Venus, the three-legged puppy that roams Finca Victoria—she's known to capture the heart of every visitor
Dario wearing:
Armor-Lux Breton Striped SS Shirt in Faded Teal Stripe - Huckberry Exclusive $60
Wellen Organic Jeans in Stonewash - more colors available online $88
Pacifico Optical Campbell in Blonde Havana $159 Fast Shipping & Free Returns
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Shown here: "It's like surfing in Gatorade, man!" Dario has the surf spot all to himself in Vieques. Wearing the Wellen '66 Stretch Boardshort $58 On the cover: Josh takes a plunge into a remote rainforest swimming hole while reggaeton music plays softly in the distance. Wearing the Flint and Tinder Breaker Trunk in Red $68