# Puerto Rico Rice Festival Highlights Culinary Talent and Tourism

Thousands attended the Festival de Paellas y Arroces in Puerto Rico, celebrating local and international culinary talent.

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Thousands of people attended the Festival de Paellas y Arroces at the Parque de las Ciencias by Toroverde in Puerto Rico. [^1]

A total of 20 chefs competed in three categories, including Innovation of Rice and Caribbean Rice in a Pot. [^2]

More than 1,500 pounds of rice were cooked in various preparations during the event. [^3]

Exotic Paellas took first place in the Caribbean Rice in the Pot category, with Chris Sin Límites second and Bucaneros Team third. [^4]

Ferrer BBQ won first place in the Innovation of Rice category, followed by Lechonera Pastrana and Porkaholics. [^5]

Twenty chefs from Puerto Rico and countries including Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, and Argentina participated in the culinary competition. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Thousands of people attended the Festival de Paellas y Arroces at the Parque de las Ciencias by Toroverde in Puerto Rico. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)
2. A total of 20 chefs competed in three categories, including Innovation of Rice and Caribbean Rice in a Pot. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)
3. More than 1,500 pounds of rice were cooked in various preparations during the event. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)
4. Exotic Paellas took first place in the Caribbean Rice in the Pot category, with Chris Sin Límites second and Bucaneros Team third. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
5. Ferrer BBQ won first place in the Innovation of Rice category, followed by Lechonera Pastrana and Porkaholics. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. Twenty chefs from Puerto Rico and countries including Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, and Argentina participated in the culinary competition. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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