Puerto Rico Vacation

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    • Country: Puerto Rico
    • Language: Spanish and English
    • Country Code: 787
    • Population: Nearly 3.9 millionMeet Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Tid Bits
    • Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
    • Country code: +1
    • Time zone: AST
    • Area: 3,515 sq mi
    • Nickname: Isle of Enchantment
    • Temperature: 82 degrees FMeet Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Tid Bits

  • Puerto Rico (officially known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) is a self-governing, unincorporated U.S. territory. Thus, travelers from the United States are not required to show a passport. Puerto Rico’s main island and its smaller islands and keys are located in the northeastern Caribbean. Spain ceded Puerto Rico to America after the Spanish-American War of 1898. Puerto Rico’s Spanish and Caribbean influences, along with modern American conveniences, make it a unique travel destination. Explore the abundant rain forests, walk the pristine beaches or take a tour back in time by visiting Old San Juan. For more information also see Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Hotels and Puerto Rico Restaurants.

  • Attractions

    1. The Historic District of Old San Juan: Enclosed by walls dating from the 1600s, Old San Juan features approximately 400 dated and restored buildings.Frommers: Puerto Rico Old San Juan was declared a U.S. National Historic Zone in 1950.
    2. Castillo de San Felipe del Morro: Located in Old San Juan and given the nickname El Morro, this fort was built in 1540 to guard the bay into San Juan.Frommers: Puerto Rico
    3. The Historic District of Ponce: Nearly as historical as Old San Juan, the historic district of Ponce features Ponce Creole and Art Deco architecture from the 1890s to the 1930s.Frommers: Puerto Rico The city was renovated in 1996 in commemoration of its 300th anniversary.
    4. Museo de Arte de Ponce: Containing the most impressive collection of European and [[Latin American art in the Caribbean, the museum was designed by the same man, Edward Durrell Stone, who designed the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.Frommers: Puerto Rico Renaissance and baroque artwork from Italy is on display alongside more modern Puerto Rican paintings.
    5. Tropical Agriculture Research Station: Attracting botanists from around the world, the site houses one of the largest collections of tropical species for practical use.Frommers: Puerto Rico Among them are cacao, fruit trees, spices, and timbers.
    6. The City of San Germ: Founded in 1512, this is Puerto Rico's second oldest city and contains many historic buildings.Frommers: Puerto Rico
    7. Iglesia Porta Coeli: Located in San Germán, visitors come to see this church, which is reportedly the oldest in the New World. Frommers: Puerto Rico It was built in 1606 by Dominican friars.

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    If planning a trip, please see Puerto Rico Hotels, Puerto Rico Restaurants and Puerto Rico Tours.

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