Caribbean Rathayatras in San Juan, (Puerto Rico) Dec. 27, 2015 and Santa Domingo (Dominican Republic) January 2, 2016.

This is the first Rathayatra in the Dominican Republic. It will take place in a very busy tourist section of town. We are anticipating serving thousands of plates of Prasadam to many who have never come in contact with Lord Caitanya's movement before.

Package deals for the Caribbean Rathayatra are as follows: The ticket price may fluctuate as we near the event dates. Actual pricing will be confirmed at the time of booking tickets and hotel rooms. If you’ve any question, please call Dvaipayan prabhu at 773 465 1619.

Package 1 - Flight The airfare from MCO - SJU - SDQ - MCO comes to around $800 per person. Room Cost $45 per person in PR (by 2 nights) $90 Transportation in PR $15 (by 3 days) $45 Prasadam in PR $30 Prasadam in DR - $50 (Mon-Saturday) Accommodation in DR: $50 (by 6 nights) per person $300 Transportation in DR $15 (by 6 days) $90

$1,405 per person

Package 2 - Ferry The airfare from MCO - SJU - MCO comes to around $600 per person. Room Cost $45 per person in PR (times Two nights) Transportation in PR $15 (by 3 days) $45 Prasadam in PR $30 Ferry to/from SDQ - 200 per person (13 hours) Prasadam @ Santo Domingo - $50 (Mon-Saturday) Accommodation in PR: $50 (by 6 nights) per person $300 Transportation in PR $15 (by 6 days) $90

$1,405 per person

>> Its important to remember to make the reservations for the hotel in PR and DR asap, because it is high season and there's the risk of losing availability at this place which is close to the temple. If you’ve any question, please call Dvaipayan prabhu at 773 465 1619. If you want to make other arrangements here are some suggestions. We suggest following options for accommodation, transportation and prasadam, PUERTO RICO - Accommodation: The hotel closest to Puerto Rico temple is The Village Inn. Limited rooms are unoccupied at this time. Room rent : $125 (accommodates 4 people, there are 3rms like this). Pay 50% deposit to reserve the room. This hotel is only 10-15min drive from the Temple. The contact information for hotel. 787-627-2590 (Ivan) 787-791-8027 (daughter) 787-460-3388

Transportation: Rent a car (cheaper) or share passenger van with other devotees. A van costs $146/day or about $20 per person per day, including full insurance coverage, not including tax. http://metrocarandtruckrentalpuertorico.com/rates-reservat…/ Prasadam: Please feel free to purchase prasadam at Govinda's.

Domino Republican Accommodation: $50 (by 6 nights) per person $300 Transportation: $15 (by 6 days) $90 Prasadam: Pay $50 for a week of prasadam (from Mon-Saturday). If you’ve any question, please call Dvaipayan prabhu at 7734651619. ======Closest airports: San Juan, Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republican.

Sight seeing / Local Attractions or Activities to do in Puerto Rico: Join 12-Hour Kirtan at Puerto Rico temple on Christmas. Towns and villages around San Juan, Puerto Rico, esp Old Town of San Juan. Rainforest at El Yunque National Park. Kayaking a bioluminescent bay. Waterfalls and awesome beaches. SUNDAY: December 27, Puerto Rico Ratha-yatra festival in San Juan.

Sight seeing / Local Attractions or Activities to do in Dominican Republican Hiking up Pico Duarte in the Cordillera Central mountains. First settlements of the “new world” established by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Japa walking pirate coves and white sand beaches. Snorkeling alongside tropical fish in a coral reef. Exploring jungle waterfalls and swimming holes. SATURDAY January 2, Dominican Republic Ratha-yatra festival in Santo Domingo. Addresses: ISKCON Santo Domingo Calle San Francisco de Asis #73 Santo Domingo Este 11503 Dominican Republic ISKCON Temple and Govindas, Puerto Rico 367 Cll Fernando Primero, San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico +1 787-754-6959 ______

Looking for a few good men and ladies to help with the first-ever Ratha-yatra in the Dominican Republic, and the second in Puerto Rico, along with two weeks of Harinama Sankirtana and book distribution around the islands. Join us for the first Krishna Culture Festival Tour of the Caribbean, December 21 - January 4. Interested? Contact Manorama das at https://www.facebook.com/manoramdasa

Jai Lord Jagganatha!