Puerto Rico

Scented by slow-roasted pork and sea breezes, colored by swashbuckling history, this sun-washed medley of Spanish and American influences is a fusion of Caribbean delights.

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El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque
El Yunque National Forest is one of Puerto Rico’s crown jewels with nearly 29,000 acres of lush, mountainous terrain scattered with waterfalls, rushing…
Playa Flamenco
Culebra
Stretching for a mile around a sheltered, horseshoe-shaped bay, Playa Flamenco (Flamenco Beach) is not only one of Culebra’s best beaches, it also makes a…
Isla Culebrita
Culebra
If you need a reason to hire a water taxi, Isla Culebrita (Culebrita Island) is it. This small island, just east of Playa Zoni, is part of the national…
Bahía Mosquito
Vieques
Locals claim that the magnificent Bahía Mosquito (Mosquito Bay), a designated wildlife preserve located on the island of Vieques, about 2 miles east of…
Gozalandia
Central Mountains
Sometimes a little piece of paradise lies in store in the least obvious of locales, and Gozalandia is San Sebastián's: a flurry of dramatic cascades,…
Cabezas de San Juan Reserva Natural
El Yunque & East Coast
A nodule of land on Puerto Rico’s northeast tip, this Para La Naturaleza–run reserve protects the Laguna Grande bioluminescent bay, rare flora and fauna,…
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
San Juan
A star of Old San Juan, brooding El Morro sits atop a headland, deterring would-be attackers. The 140ft walls (some up to 15ft thick) date to 1539 and it…
Castillo San Cristóbal
San Juan
The city's second major fort is one of the largest Spanish-built military installations in the Americas. In its prime, it covered 27 acres with a maze of…

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Best Things to Do

Take a class, make a friend and forge a deeper connection with the people and culture of Puerto Rico.

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Things to Know

From small, farm-sourced restaurants to Afro-Puerto Rican cultural workshops, Puerto Rico is a sustainable tourism magnet.

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Transportation

Puerto Rico is a large island without a whole lot of public transportation. So what is the best way to explore?

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Money and Costs

Puerto Rico is one of the top island escapes in the Caribbean, but it's not cheap. Here are some tips to make your money go further.

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Traveling with Kids

Families will have the most fun in Puerto Rico if they plunge into its beloved outdoor charms – playing on sandy beaches or exploring the island's wildlife.

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Best Road Trips

Explore the best of Puerto Rico on an incredibly scenic road trip.

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