Welcome to your complete guide to Puerto Rico!
Located in the Caribbean, part of the U.S., and Boricua at heart, La Isla del Encanto boasts a rainforest, glowing bays, five centuries of history, pristine beaches, and cuisine worth the trip. This always updated guide is for everyone who wants to explore the island, move to it, work from it, or invest in it.
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While only 100 miles by 35 miles, Puerto Rico offers a lot of island for its small size, including experiences you can’t find anywhere else in the U.S.
Marvel at Vieques’s Mosquito Bay which glows brighter than any bioluminescent bay on Earth – best on a dark, moonless night.
Hike through El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. forest system, featuring waterfalls and trails, and free to enter.
Walk down the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, established in 1521, to experience history, culture and colonial color.
Visit the El Morro and the San Cristóbal forts, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and learn about the more than 500 years of history on the island.
Take a plane or ferry to the islands of Vieques or Culebra and you’ll find wild horses, empty sand, and Flamenco Beach, along with a slower island rhythm.
Indulge in the cuisine of Puerto Rico, cocina criollo, which is rooted in the Taíno people, and features Spanish and African influences – mofongo, lechon, and more.
Move to the music, which is pure Boricua – bomba and plena, salsa and reggaetón.
Visit coffee haciendas and rum producers for tours and tastings
Participate in patron-saint festivals, and the longest Christmas season.