On our way to Rincon we took a detour to an area in the mountains that is known for roadside restaurants specializing in roast pig. 

The Pork Highway, or La Ruta del Lechón, is a roughly three-mile stretch of Route 184, which is located in a central area of Puerto Rico called Guavate. This winding road is lined with more than a dozen casual roadside restaurants, known as lechoneras, specializing in slow-roasted whole pig (lechón).

It was incredible! Seemed to be mostly locals, only a handful of tourists. It is known as a place to go on weekends and holidays. It seemed like each restaurant had their own band the music was loud and everyone was dancing, drinking  and eating. It was a mass party! The food and atmosphere was so great. I think it is a prerequisite that you know how to dance here. People were dancing in line to get food, dancing while they waited for their drinks, as well as the people that were dancing on the actual dance floor. You can’t help but smile here! 

We had pig, mofungo, blood sausage, rice and beans and tostones. It was awesome! I’m sorry I didn’t take a picture of our feast! 

Ok, so no words can do this justice, but pictures and video can! 

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