Puerto Rico's Department of Agriculture has announced the 2026 edition of La Ruta del Lechón: three Sunday tours on November 15, November 22, and December 13 built around lechoneras selling locally raised pork. ^[1][2] Agriculture Secretary Irving Y. Rodríguez Torres framed the campaign as a direct push for local consumption - choosing locally raised pork, the department says, supports the island's pig farmers and connects consumers to regional production. ^[3][4] The tour stops nine lechoneras across six municipalities, with live music and certified local producers at each event. ^[5] Stops are verified establishments: the department inspects lechoneras and reviews documentation to confirm their pork originates in Puerto Rico. ^[6] The program connects consumers with those certified establishments through inspections carried out by both the Agriculture Department and the Porcicultores Cooperative. ^[7] For the first time, the route also incorporates lechoneras certified by the Puerto Rico Pig Farmers Cooperative alongside those certified by the department. ^[8] Entertainment is part of the draw: Deddie Romero will host route stops and Andrés Waldemar's orchestra will perform. ^[9] The Puerto Rico Tourism Company supports the 2026 initiative. ^[10]