We went down to the Yunta de Bueyes Festival again this year. This was one of the very first festivals we attended when we moved to Puerto Rico in 2013. While Rincón may be thought of as a gringo haven, you wouldn’t know it by this Festival as we saw probably only about 3 other gringos the whole time.

Festival with the parade of bueyes (oxen)

We had planned on just going to the park but we must have picked the right time as the Parade was just starting. So we were able to watch a lot of the parade and then walk to Plaza Amistad. There were a few oxen, lots of horses and even more cars and tractors. We even saw a Lamborghini…which seemed quite odd in this rural traditional scene.

Lamborghini

We took a little side shoot down to Playa Lala on our way to the festival because in Rincón you are never far from the beach.

At Playa Lala Rincón

Getting pulled along during the parade

At the festival we saw more oxen, ate some pasteles, arroz con gandules, drank some Medallas, listened to music and wandered around looking at all the booths and people.

Check out this guy’s mustache!!

Mmm pasteles, arroz con gandules y ensalada

Like stepping back in time!

When these oxen pushed against me I wasn’t so sure the stick would hold them there!

And check out this decked out bicycle!

The party never ends here in Puerto Rico! Especially at Christmastime.