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La Cueva del Indio
La Cueva del Indio Visitors to this popular natural wonder must scramble up rocky ledges, treacherous cliffs and ancient wooden staircases to access some of the region’s most impressive views. Stationed 700 feet above the Puerto Rican countryside, these beautiful caves are one of Arecibo’s most po
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Cueva Ventana
Cueva Ventana Most caves aren’t the types of places that also come with a view; by their very nature, caves are dark, musty holes full of rocks, stalactites and bats. But at Cueva Ventana, about an hour outside of San Juan, the dark cave opens to up to Puerto Rico’s best view.Ensconced in cliffs t
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Old San Juan
Old San Juan Old San Juan sits on a small island guarding the entrance to the Bahía de San Juan, the “rich port” which gave Puerto Rico its name. Its strategic position was backed up by fortifications include the forbidding San Felipe del Morro fort at the tip of the island, as well as San Cristób
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La Fortaleza (Palacio de Santa Catalina)
La Fortaleza (Palacio de Santa Catalina) The Wedgwood blue and white Santa Catalina Palace was built in 1533 and makes an impressive sight as you approach through a narrow Old San Juan street. While the building exudes an air of calm authority, it occupies a site that was long one of the most cont
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El Yunque Rainforest
El Yunque Rainforest El Yunque Rainforest is the only tropical rainforest under the protection of the US Forest Service and also the largest nature reserve in densely-populated Puerto Rico. It is situated in the mist-wreathed Luquillo Mountains where year-round precipitation ensures lush, green la
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Shopping in Puerto Rico's Old San Juan
Blue cobblestoned streets are common in Old San Juan. Photo © Steven Gaertner.
People love to shop in Old San Juan because it offers the widest variety of unique shopping options in one pedestrian-friendly place. This is the place to go for fine jewelry, imported clothing and furnishings, cigars,
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Puerto Rican Nightlife in Old San Juan
The Red Monkey in Old San Juan is as colorful as its name.Photo by Paul Sableman licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
There are two sides to Old San Juan’s nightlife. On the southern end near the cruise ship docks are the more commercial and chain establishments like Señor Frog’s. Bu
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Festivals in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Ricans love a good festival. These elaborate carnival costumes are a sight to behold.Photo © Luis Fernandez.
San Juan loves a festival. It seems as though there’s one going on every weekend. Some have traditional origins, and others are products of the local tourism department, but they all
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Gay Puerto Rico: Clubs and Accommodations in San Juan
Rainbow Pride Flag photo by Kevin Wong licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Long before Columbus arrived in Puerto Rico, native Taíno men used to beseech the moon to send them wives with a ceremonial dance in which they wore female garb. Legend has it that when the colonists witnessed the ritual
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Tour Operators in Puerto Rico
Raices fountain Old San Juan at the tip of Paseo de La Princesa.
Puerto Rico has a slew of tour operators offering a variety of adventures that span the spectrum from guided city walks to deep-sea dives to mountain-climbing hikes. All tour companies require reservations.
Historical Walking Tours
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Puerto Rico's Best Beaches for Sun, Surf, Snorkle
Beach at Isabela, one of Puerto Rico’s top surfing spots. Photo © Mary Simpson.
No two beaches are alike in Puerto Rico. Balnearios are large, government-maintained beaches with bathroom and shower facilities, picnic tables, and snack bars. Some have lounge-chair rentals, lifeguards, and cam
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Visiting Coamo and the Coamo Hot Springs
View of the southern mountains along the road at Coamo. Photo © Elizabeth Aguilar, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
The town of Coamo is a modest little village in the hilly terrain just south of the island’s majestic Cordillera Central mountain range. The compelling reason to
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Puerto Rico, the Island of Enchantment
These limestone caves are easy to explore at Las Cavernas del Río Camuy park. Photo by Tyler S. Miller licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Puerto Rico’s nickname, Island of Enchantment, is a fitting sobriquet. Sandy beaches, palm trees, and tropical breezes make it a favorite get
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The Climate & Geography of Puerto Rico
Mountains in Puerto Rico. Photo © Patricia Mangual, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Puerto Rico is a rectangular island, situated roughly in the middle of the Antilles, a chain of islands that stretches from Florida to Venezuela and forms the dividing line between the Atlantic Ocean and the
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Romantic Escapes in Puerto Rico
Culebra’s beaches are perfect for late afternoon walks. Photo © Jirka Matousek, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
It’s no wonder Puerto Rico is such a popular destination for honeymooners. The beautiful beaches, balmy breezes, and lush tropical foliage provide a perfect backdrop to a ro
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Environmental Issues in Puerto Rico
Endangered Puerto Rican parrot ceremonially released at the new flight cage of the flight cages at the Iguaca Aviary. Photo © Tom MacKenzie/USFWS, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Because Puerto Rico is part of the United States, local industry is subject to the same federal environmental re
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Puerto Rican Identity, Gender Roles, & Religion
La Rogativa by Lindsay Daen depicts the 1797 religious procession that allegedly scared off an invading British fleet that mistook the group for military reinforcements. Photo © Paul Sableman, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Today more Puerto Ricans live on the U.S. mainland than in Puerto
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Visiting the Bustling Seaside Town of Fajardo
Balneario Seven Seas is a great beach for swimming and snorkeling. Photo © Jason Ross/123rf.
East CoastFajardo is a bustling little seaside town notable for its marinas and water sports enthusiasts. It’s also an excellent seaborne transportation hub to Caribbean points east, where you can cat
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Celebrating America’s Melting Pot
A Fourth of July celebration on St. Helena Island, 1939.Public domain photo by Marion Post Wolcott courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA/OWI Collection, LC-USF33- 030417-M1.
On July 4, we celebrate not only the birth of our nation, but the birth of the ideals
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4-Day Travel Itinerary: Cordillera Central
As enticing as Puerto Rico’s beaches are, there are plenty of reasons to spend time in the Cordillera Central, the island’s interior mountain range. Gorgeous tropical jungle, hiking trails, natural pools, and indigenous culture are just some of the attractions.
Jardín Botánico y Cultural de Caguas
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