Puerto Rico on the Northeastern Caribbean
Puerto Rico is a self governing unincorporated territory of the United States located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico is composed of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands and keys, the largest of which are Vieques, Culebra, and Mona.
Hello Puerto Rico
By Eddy Tuchman
When families, couples or singles start to plan a vacation in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico comes to mind in the first place.
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Puerto Rico, a friendly island on the Eastern Caribbean, appeals to travelers for many reasons. Being a USA territory, it does not require passport of visa for US citizens. All others may arrive to the island as if they were arriving to any US Port.
Getting there
Puerto Rico is the most visited island in the Caribbean, and also the easiest one to get to. Flights arrive to San Juan, the lovely capital, from all over the United States, Canada, Europe, as well as from Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands.
Weather
The weather in Puerto Rico is tropical, so it is never cold. I would say that is also not so hot, because the constant breezes alleviate the hot temperatures by several degrees. The rains are tropical, so it rains and stops soon; you can continue with your plans for visits and beach days.
Attractions
One of the most important attractions is the spectacular beaches that line the coast around the island.
But, different than the smaller islands in Puerto Rico you will find much more than just beaches. You will be able to go to the beach in the morning, to a rainforest in the afternoon and enjoy the impressive nightlife of San Juan including spectacular shows and casino.
To mention a few of the great beaches of Puerto Rico, I would like to start with Luquillo Beach, in my opinion the most important of them all. Located on the northeastern coast of the island about 1 hour drive from San Juan this beach is adored by locals and tourists alike. You will find here not only a great white sand with crystal clear waters, but also lots of shade under the coconut palm trees and all the facilities required for a great day at the beach like Showers, bathrooms, food stands, drinks and more.
The other area of beaches that have become a must for visitors is the west coast called Porta del Sol. Here the main attraction is the beaches of Rincon where the waters of the Caribbean meeting the Atlantic are rough and idyllic for Surfing. This area has been called by many magazines the Maui of the Caribbean. Surfers from all over the world flock to Porta del Sol for the greatest surfing in the Caribbean.
The towns on the Central Mountains
As mentioned, the visit of Puerto Rico is not only for beach lovers and great resorts that abound there. A visit to the interior of the island will be a great experience due to the beauty of the land which is awe inspiring. The central mountains are populated by small towns where you may find attractions from Sugar Cane Plantations to Coffee growers as well as intricate subterranean caves.
In the towns you will experience the 400 years of Spanish heritage seen in the architecture and the beautiful Town Plazas that you can find in each town without exceptions.
Old San Juan
And last but not least, Old San Juan, the flagrant walled city that has been maintained and refurbished to look exactly as it was built by the Spanish, the British and others that left their mark on this beautiful city.
Old San Juan is a peninsula and to get there you have to border the Atlantic Ocean, which by itself is a great experience. But once you arrive to Plaza Colon with the old Tapia Theater across the street and start strolling along up Fortaleza Street is when you realize you have arrived to one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the Americas.
There are endless of possibilities for accommodation in Puerto Rico. You will find anything you like or your budget allows, from the inexpensive Guest House to the most luxurious resorts like El Conquistador or the Ritz Carlton.
I hope you will enjoy your stay in Puerto Rico. My stay there was for 28 years, before we moved to Florida. Those were the most beautiful years of my life together with my wife and children.
Eddy Tuchman loves to share his Caribbean travel tips on his website le-caribbean-islands.com. Visit le-caribbean-islands.com to learn more about great island getaways.
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