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Introducing Puerto Rico (64)
Puerto Rico is a fascinating destination with a proud heritage that celebrates the Indian, Spanish, African, and American people who have helped shape it. Explore the island's rich history, from its origins as a Spanish military outpost to its present status as a U.S. Commonwealth.

Planning Your Trip (37)
Don't leave home without the basics! Do you need a passport to go to Puerto Rico? Should you fly or take a cruise? Do you know when hurricane season hits? Get the facts before you travel.

The Best of Puerto Rico (21)
Not sure what to do once you get here? Want to know where to eat, stay, and play? You've come to the right place.

Where to Stay (43)
Don't know where you want to stay? Need budget accommodations? Or maybe you're interested in finding the best hotel for your kids ... you'll find the hotel that suits your holiday here.

San Juan (94)
San Juan is the largest city in the Caribbean and the center of culture, art, and history in Puerto Rico. With romantic and historic Old San Juan, dazzling beaches, resort casinos, and ancient monuments, the city offers something for everyone. It's no wonder that this is where people come to explore, to experience, and to play.

El Yunque (6)
Puerto Rico's verdant treasure, El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System. It's also a beautiful, unspoiled destination steeped in island lore, natural splendor and off-the-beaten path attractions.

Historic Ponce (6)
Ponce, the second largest city in Puerto Rico, goes by many names. "City of Lions," some call it, for its lineage (it was founded by Juan Ponce de León's great-grandson. "The majestic city," say others, for its architecture. Finally, it is known as the "Pearl of the South." Find out why ...

Vieques (10)
Vieques, one of Puerto Rico's two most visited islands, is a natural wonderland known for its quiet island vibe. People who come here learn to leave their blackberries in the suitcase. They come to beach-hop and discover their favorite stretch of sand and surf. And they come to glow in the night in a miraculous biobay.

Culebra (13)
Culebra is a short plane ride from San Juan and a world away from Puerto Rico. This tiny, rustic island has minimal infrastructure, limited lodging and dining options, and one of the world's best beaches. It is also home to a wildlife refuge and some of the finest dive spots in Puerto Rico.

Porta Del Sol (8)
Porta Del Sol, or Sun Gate, is the name given to Puerto Rico's idyllic western coast. Home to beaches known for surfing, snorkeling and diving, this region presents a different side of the island.

Events and Holidays (17)
Puerto Ricans know how to party, and there is always something to party about. Whether it's a demon-mask carnival, a parade in honor of a patron saint, or the most influential classical music event in the Caribbean, you'll find it's all happening somewhere on the island.

Puerto Rico Activities (55)
A full listing of activities in Puerto Rico, from sports and fun beneath the water, to aerial adventures above the rainforest, to the quiet exploration of a rare natural phenomenon. This island has a little bit of everything.

The Rustic Experience (11)
Puerto Rico is home to lavish resorts, tourist-driven cities and top-class amenities. But there is another side of the island that exudes a humble, countryside charm. If you're willing to explore, you'll soon discover there is much more to this destination than its monuments, casinos and beaches.

Puerto Rico for Lovers (14)
It's no surprise that this island is a popular destination for romance. Check out what the island can do for you if you're planning a destination wedding, honeymoon, special weekend, or one heck of a first date.

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