Puerto Rico Island Travel
Puerto Rico Overview
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island that is a self-governing commonwealth of the United States of America. It is located in the Caribbean Sea to the east of the Dominican Republic and west of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico has a tropical climate, which is mild and has little seasonal temperature variation. Visit is best from December to May to avoid the hurricane season.
Puerto Rico Main Attractions
The island of Puerto Rico is blessed with many natural attractions and great spots for sightseeing. The island invites you to go beyond the shore and explore it all. When you visit Puerto Rico you will find that in order for you to see all the attractions there are it will literally take you months to explore and visit them all. Whatever you are looking for in a vacation Puerto Rico has it; romance, adventure, relaxation, history, beauty, magical places and friendly locals that will make you feel right at home.
Puerto Rico is blessed with numerous rain forests that extend to the mountainous slopes. El Yunque El Yunque, Puerto Rico's rain forest is a must see. It spreads out over a mountain, so if you walk uphill from the road you're in an amazing rain forest. At any altitude you'll see numerous varieties of plant and animal life. If you're lucky you can catch a glimpse of the endangered Puerto Rican parrot & hear the song of the local Coqui tree frog.
Puerto Rico Activities
You won't run out of things to do while you visit the island of Puerto Rico; the star of the Caribbean. There are attractions and places to visit for every type of traveler. Activities are done in the range of the most energized sites from adventurous places to the most alluring and relaxing spots. Puerto Rico is very family friendly, attractions where time seems to stand still so you can build memories to last a lifetime.
Puerto Rico Accommodation & Dining
Finding a great place to stay in Puerto Rico is never a problem. There are over 12,000 hotel rooms in Puerto Rico and 50% are located in the San Juan area. All major international hotel chains have properties in Puerto Rico. You can expect a high level of service even in lower quality properties. If you want to eat like a local, there are roadside food stand at every corner when you get out of the cities. Deep-fried foods are the most common, but they serve everything from octopus salad to rum coconut. You might want to think twice and consult your stomach before choosing some items ń but do be willing to try new things.
Puerto Rico Shopping & Nightlife
Coming Soon! There are many bars just off the sidewalk that cater to those of age, especially in San Juan and Old San Juan. Puerto Rico is obviously famous for its rum and rum drinks, and is the birthplace of the world renowned PiŅa Colada. Puerto Rico offers a great chance to purchase signature shoes, clothes and bags in major shopping centre. The Condado section of San Juan is home to fine designer stores such as Cartier, Gucci, Ferragamo, Mont Blanc and Dior.
Getting To & Around Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's main airport is Luiz MuŅoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, near San Juan. Most U.S. and many international airlines offer direct flights from many cities to Puerto Rico. Flights are economical and numerous.
