paseo boricu a - Division Street Business Development Association

PUERTO RICAN FLAG
You’ll see plenty of the Puerto Rican red,
white, & blue on the Paseo in all sizes.
Other medical clinics, physician specialists, and
healthcare services have moved into Humboldt Park
area to support the hospitals. creating jobs for locals.
SAN JUAN FORTRESS TURRET
Welcome to the only Puerto Rican cultural district in the
United States. Paseo Boricua was established in 1995
and serves as the historic home of Chicago’s Puerto
Rican community and the heart of the Humboldt Park
neighborhood about four miles from downtown. Today it’s
part of a diverse neighborhood with a variety of activities
for everyone!
PASEO - “walk” or “promenade”
BORICUA - indigenous Taíno name for Puerto Ricans
To learn more about the Paseo or schedule a tour, contact
the Division Street Business Development Association at
PaseoBoricua.org!
Vibrant outdoor murals found along the Paseo Boricua
The fortress in Puerto Rico’s capital city of
San Juan dates back to 1783. Its iconis turrets
remain a symbol of the island today.
▪▪ Theater Thursdays
▪▪ Festivals & Parades
▪▪ Colonial & Puerto Rican
Architecture
PLANTAINS
Plantains look like large bananas and are a
staple in tasty meals. They are served fried,
baked, or mashed and called mofongo.
VEJIGANTES
MURALS
The Paseo has one of largest concentrations of outdoor
murals in the country. These vibrant works of public art
reflect community culture, values, politics, and history. The
murals attract thousands of visitors annually.
To schedule a walking tour go to PaseoBoricua.org
EVENTS
An important part of Puerto Rican Africa roots,
these masks are often worn with colorful
costumes at festivals and Carnival.
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▪▪ Puerto Rican Museum
▪▪ Walk of Fame
Rhythmic drumming with bomba (drums),
singing and dancing are the heart of Bomba
music!
This tree frog is native to Puerto Rico, and its
named after the “coe-kee” sound it makes.
▪▪ Unique Merchandise
▪▪ Over 200-Acre Park
BOMBA
COQUI
▪▪ Mural Walking Tours
▪▪ Salsa/Latin Dance
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is the
fourth largest and has been a US colony since
1898.
The Three Kings are a major Puerto Rican
cultural icon celebrated all year. They have
their own holiday every January 6.
▪▪ Authentic Cuisine
▪▪ Bomba Music & Dancing
MAP OF PUERTO RICO
THREE KINGS
HUMBOLDT PARK’S
PUERTO RICAN AVE
Annual Events:
THREE KINGS PARADE:
PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL:
PUERTO RICAN PARADE:
TASTE OF LATIN AMERICA:
FIESTA BORICUA:
HAUNTED PASEO:
January 6, 2017
June 17 – 18, 2017
June 17, 2017
July 29 – 30, 2017
LaborDay Weekend
October 31
PASEO BORICU
Look for bronze medallions on the sidewalk
highlighting community heroes and world
renowned Puerto Rican musicians.
WELCOME
WALK-OF-FAME MEDALLIONS
Humboldt Park features a robust healthcare sector,
with three medical facilities nearby: St. Elizabeth
Hospital, St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital, and
Norwegian American Hospital. These hospitals now
serve residents in the neighborhood and across the
city, and form a vital part of business development.
HEALTHCARE
PUERTO RICAN ICONS
ON THE PASEO
Check out the Urban Theather Company schedule at utc.
tixato.com/buy
The museum is located at the former Humboldt Park Horse
Stable Building built in 1896, a historic landmark. Visit at
nmprac.org
Enjoy the 219 acre park just west of Paseo Boricua. Take a
walk around the lagoons, formal garden, and stop by the
historic boat house.
Dance Academy of Salsa
Classes include: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata
AfriCaribe
Bomba Music Workshop
Contact the Division Street Business Development
Association for information about tours of the community,
dancing lessons, and other events in Humboldt Park:
PaseoBoricua.org
Oakley Rd
Medical Campus
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Western Ave
Artesian Ave
Nellie’s Breakfast
Olga L. Saavedra, M.D. Family Medicine
Spanish Action Committee of Chicago
New China Restaraunt
Empowerment Center
Erie Division St Health Center
Division St
Haddon Ave
Oakley Rd
Roberto Clemente
High School
Haddon Ave
Potomac Ave
Saint Mary Medical
Center & Campus
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Western Ave
Magic Johnson Bridgescape
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El Paisano Tacos
Nat’l Youth Advocate Program
Ciclo Urbano / West Town Bikes
DSBDA
Rebaño Church
Mozart St
Teresa Rodan Apartments
Papa Cache Sabroso
Move your feet to authentic Puerto Rican rhythms, include
a dance lesson with your tour.
Alderman & State Rep Offices
La Havana Cafe
Architechs Inc.
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Mas o Menos Bar
AfriCaribe Cultural Center
Supermercado La Municipal
El Rescate
Jayuya Barber Shop
Future Paseo Boricua Arts Building
Eddie’s Sandwiches
Dance Academy of Salsa
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BORICUA
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Hirsch St
Paseo Boricua has over a dozen restaurants, bars, and coffee
shops featuring authentic Puerto Rican and Latin American
cuisine.
FOOD
Don’t miss the only museum in the United States
dedicated to Puerto Rican arts and culture! See exhibits
from local artists, or ask about classes and workshops,
and spaces for private events. NMPRAC also houses a
permanent exhibit of Jens Jensen, renowned landscape
architect.
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Potomac Ave
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PASEO
Rockwell St
Cortez St
YCC Latin Music Productions
PAC High School
Thomas St
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Lily’s Record Shop
Latin American Restaurant
Diabetes Empowerment
Mario’s Tires
Mobil Gas Station
Mozart St
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Joe’s Hardware
Chicago’s Best Barber
Logan Square Dental Group
Esteelo Custom T-Shirts
Medical Center & Pharmacy
Division Auto Clinic
Strobe Recording
Mario & Cesar Jewelry
Tea & Aloe Spot
La Casita de Don Pedro
La Plena Restaurant
Flores del Amor
Central Savings
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Washtenaw Ave
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Botanica Victoria
West Town Community Law Office
Boriken Liquors & Convenience Store
Vida/Sida L-ACT
Nora Cruz & Associates
La Bruquena Restaurant
Omni Healthcare
Cardenal Driving School
Home Medical Supplies
Family Dollar
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Francisco Ave
Richmond St
Norwegian
American Hospital
Sacramento Ave
Humboldt Dr
National Museum of Puerto
Rican Arts and Culture
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Yauco Food & Liquora
California Ave
to Ave
Sacramen
Enjoy Theater Thursdays with dinner at one of our local
restaurants and a live show with the Urban Theater
Company.
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BOMBA + TOUR
ARTS + THEATER
Take a walk around the Paseo and you’ll see dozens of
murals created by local artists in celebration of Puerto
Rican history, politics, and culture.
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Division St
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PARK + MUSEUM
LOOP
Luis
PRCC Management Office
Luquillo Barbershop
Red Star Cobbler
Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Priority Plumbing
Guerrero’s Tacos & Pizza
Bubble Land Laundry
17 Nails
Grupo Latinos Unidos / Alcoholics Anonymous
Vida/SIDA
Café Colao
Incue Creative Workspace
Vision Dental
Urban Theater Chicago
ON IT Fitness
Family Medicine
Puertoriquenos Unidos en Accion
Women’s Health, Maternity Clinic
Evergreen Ave
HUMBOLDT PARK
HUMBOLDT PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD
Campbell Ave
Washtenaw Ave
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Maplewood Ave
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Hirsch St
Mural
Food
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♦ Healthcare
▲ Other
Rockwell St
LEGEND
Sample some of the best of the Paseo:
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Mofongo (plantain) at La Bruquena
Viandas con bacalao at La Plena
Roasted chicken at Papa’s Cache Sabroso
Avena de Coco (coconut oatmeal) at Nellie’s
Frituras (fritters) at Latin American restaurant
Puerto Rican pastries at Cafe Colao
Sandwiches at Eddie’s Sandwiches
Modern Cuban Cuisine at La Havana Cafe