Feel the Caribbean rhythm, explore the historical treasures or tropical rainforests of Puerto Rico, or simply enjoy the fascinating white-sand beaches and the frequent sunshine in tropical Caribbean settings. You can travel to the island of Puerto Rico for beach holidays or try the island's good facilities for golf, outdoor activities, water sports or nightlife.
The capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan is a vibrant Caribbean city, and thanks to its internationally appreciated historical old town, also a showroom of architectural treasures dating from four different centuries. Additionally the city is home to enjoyable beaches, and a popular destination for shopping and entertainment activities. In another words, San Juan is a city with tempting Caribbean Rhythms and a suitable destination to all those who want to feel the heart beat of Puerto Rico.
Beach resorts. Whereas San Juan is a versatile destination, Luquillo´s charm is based on more traditional holiday attractions such as Caribbean Sea views and white-sand beaches with palm trees, and with enjoyable 30 degree temperatures available throughout the year. More than that, this small seaside town in northeast Puerto Rico offers also an easy access to the surrounding rainforest of El Yunque, filled with unimaginable natural wonders of the tropical Caribbean nature. The smaller islands of Culebra and Vieques east of Puerto Rico also offer excellent surroundings for beach holidays, while the bioluminescent bays close to Fajardo should not be missed, either.
Traveling to Puerto Rico is easy through the efficient international airport of San Juan, which offers also good connections to many domestic destinations.
White-sand beaches and historical treasures: Attractions of Puerto Rico
Varied and fascinating nature of Puerto Rico offers lots of things to be discovered. There are wild rivers flowing down from the mountainous inland, and the rainforests of Puerto Rico are home to precious tropical flora and fauna. Furthermore, also the coral reefs, sandy beaches and underwater world of the Puerto Rican coast attract many. Not to mention the human-built wonders in Puerto Rico including the colonial architecture of San Juan and the world’s biggest radio telescope in Arecibo.The capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan is a vibrant Caribbean city, and thanks to its internationally appreciated historical old town, also a showroom of architectural treasures dating from four different centuries. Additionally the city is home to enjoyable beaches, and a popular destination for shopping and entertainment activities. In another words, San Juan is a city with tempting Caribbean Rhythms and a suitable destination to all those who want to feel the heart beat of Puerto Rico.
Beach resorts. Whereas San Juan is a versatile destination, Luquillo´s charm is based on more traditional holiday attractions such as Caribbean Sea views and white-sand beaches with palm trees, and with enjoyable 30 degree temperatures available throughout the year. More than that, this small seaside town in northeast Puerto Rico offers also an easy access to the surrounding rainforest of El Yunque, filled with unimaginable natural wonders of the tropical Caribbean nature. The smaller islands of Culebra and Vieques east of Puerto Rico also offer excellent surroundings for beach holidays, while the bioluminescent bays close to Fajardo should not be missed, either.
Practical information for your trip to Puerto Rico
Adding the attractiveness of Puerto Rico, this Caribbean island region that is a self-governing part of the USA has a friendly and warm weather with little seasonal variation in temperatures, which daily reach 25-30 degrees of Celsius no matter which time you travel to Puerto Rico. However, as most Caribbean countries, also Puerto Rico suffers from occasional hurricanes, which in Puerto Rico produce storms and daily showers between June and November.Traveling to Puerto Rico is easy through the efficient international airport of San Juan, which offers also good connections to many domestic destinations.
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You can also travel to Puerto Rico by ferry from the neighboring Dominican Republic. Rental cars are the most popular alternative for moving around the island. Bus and train connections in Puerto Rico are unreliable. However, taxis and shared taxis are also available in Puerto Rico. The main roads on the island are in quite good conditions.
Safety. One of the things disturbing Puerto Rico's rise as a tourist destination is crime. Therefore, you need to exercise caution while staying in Puerto Rico. However, if you stay in one of the main touristic areas of Puerto Rico, you will be quite safe due to the frequent control by local police. However, you should follow common safety procedures such as staying away from suspicious neighborhoods after dark and keeping your valuables hidden. As not all Puerto Ricans speak English, learning some phrases in Spanish is recommended for independent visitors.
Spanish and American influences: Puerto Rico's history in brief
Like Cuba and Dominican Republic, also Puerto Rico has its roots in the Spanish culture of the explorers who first set their feet on its ground in the late 15th century. After the long Spanish period, Puerto Rico got under the United States rule in the end of the 20th century after the Spanish-American war. Today, Puerto Rico enjoys a status of a self-governing commonwealth within the United States. Many Puerto Ricans have moved into the US to work there.hint See also these nearby destinations: San Juan, Luquillo, Punta Cana, U.S. Virgin Islands
