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Overview

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.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • El Yunque National Forest

    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…

  • Military tank left behind on Culebra Beach.
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    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…

  • palm trees at Playa Tortuga (Turtle Beach) on Isla Culebrita, Puerto Rico

    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…

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Bahía Mosquito

    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…

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    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,…

  • Puerto Rico, Old San Juan, section of El Morro Fortress

    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…

  • Worlds largest single-dish radio telescope, the Arecibo Observatory, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. (Photo by: Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

    Observatorio de Arecibo

    North Coast

    Puerto Ricans reverently refer to it as ‘El Radar’; to everyone else it is simply the largest radio telescope in the world. Resembling a spaceship…

  • Castillo de San Cristobal, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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    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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Planning Tools

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Best Things to Do

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Best Places to Visit

From craft beer breweries to live bomba music, Puerto Rico just keeps on giving. Here's where to go.

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Best Time to Visit

While there’s never a bad time to visit Puerto Rico, certain seasons are especially alluring. Here’s a full guide.

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Things to Know

Get a head start on your perfect Puerto Rico trip with these insider tips..

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Transportation

The car may be king in Puerto Rico but traffic-clogged roads aren't your only option. Here's how to see every beautiful corner of Puerto Rico.

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Visa Requirements

Puerto Rico is an incredible vacation destination, but don't ruin your trip over visa confusion. We've got all you need to know before you go.

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Money and Costs

Puerto Rico is one of the most popular islands in the Caribbean but all that beauty comes with a price tag. Use our top tips to visit on a budget.

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Traveling with Kids

Explore the island as a family with this guide to the best things to do in Puerto Rico with babies, toddlers, kids and teens.

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Best Road Trips

Explore the beauty and culture of Puerto Rico on your own schedule by taking a scenic road trip. Here are five of our favorites.

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