In Valenzuela, pineapples grow among the rocks and come out especially sweet and juicy. In early January, at the peak of the harvest, the San José parish hosts the Expo Piña in the main square: growers sell fresh pineapples, juices, jams, salads and cakes, a tunnel of pineapples greets visitors at the entrance, and there are live performances. Some editions have included tours of the plantations. It’s a simple, very local summer outing.