“Cuatro Puertorriqueño” Workshop with D.Jaime Alicea

Enjoy a Unique Experience

For more than 30 years, Jaime Alicea has been in charge of the artisan work behind a typical Puerto Rican instrument, the Cuatro Puertorriqueño. He uses the wood of both native tree species and other species that have adapted to the island. He will welcome us to his workshop, where the Cuatro Puertorriqueño is created by the traditional method of hollowing a single piece of wood. Jaime’s brand Serie Dorada is a symbol of distinction in the world cuatro manufacturers.

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