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gluten-free In Puerto Rico?

snoopylian

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I am planning on traveling this summer to PR. I haven't yet determined the exact town/city-- much of that will be determined on the availability of gluten-free "supplies". Has anyone traveled to PR? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

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I've spent a fair amount of time there, often around Myaguez and agricultural areas. Not much in stores so I usually eat a lot of great locally grown fruit. Restaurants in the resorts will usually make gluten-free meals if you let them know in advance.

I also love Mafungo and other dishes they make with bananas and garlic but there was one time I lived on avocados for a few days... Its a great place !

Ken

I am planning on traveling this summer to PR. I haven't yet determined the exact town/city-- much of that will be determined on the availability of gluten-free "supplies". Has anyone traveled to PR? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Kevin GF Since 08/00 Newbie
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Hello Fellow Celiac's,

I am traveling to Puerto Rico in October on business (Barceloneta and Vega Baja) and need some post-hurricane eating help. 

Has anyone been there recently?

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On 8/24/2018 at 8:54 AM, Kevin gluten-free Since 08/00 said:

Hello Fellow Celiac's,

I am traveling to Puerto Rico in October on business (Barceloneta and Vega Baja) and need some post-hurricane eating help. 

Has anyone been there recently?

I’m celiac and live in PR. Do you still need help?

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