Puerto Rico
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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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Planning Tools
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Best Things to Do
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Get a head start on your perfect Puerto Rico trip with these insider tips..
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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.
Read articleVisa 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.
Read articleMoney 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.
Read articleTraveling 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.
Read articleBest 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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