Download Taino History Of Puerto Rico Pictures. From the interweaving of the taíno, african, and spanish traditions emerged the puerto rican, a new identity. A documentary about the turning point in history during the colonization of puerto rico that drastically changed the way of life for the indigenous people of the island, the taínos.

Growing up in puerto rico, she heard a different story.

The future of puerto rico may also need those same roots to thrive. Puerto rican culture is a blend of amerindian taino, spanish and african influences with spanish being the island's first language. The history of puerto rico begins with the story of the taino indians. Puerto rico's vibrancy derives from more than 500 years of rich history and the subsequent blending of different cultures — a fusion that extends to almost every aspect of the island's identity.