Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" [literally, English: "Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"]), is a semi-autonomous territory of the United States located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. The territory 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. The main island of Puerto Rico is the smallest by land area but third largest by population among the four Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico).
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Island of Delights- Travelogue
Puerto Rico is a place of many pleasures: miles of Caribbean coastline, rugged mountains, cities and towns of irrestible charm.
Puerto Rico Online Magazine - Entertainment and travel guide to Puerto Rico. Provides sections on shopping, restaurants, real estate, nightlife, casinos, and music.
Guide to Airports and Tourism - Includes travel information about airports in San Juan and Ponce, plus country maps.
Some of Puerto Rico's more popular beaches.
Puerto Rico has more than 300 miles/480 kilometers of coastline, and there are several public beaches on the island. The Condado Beach in San Juan is extremely popular for watching and catching up on the latest trends in swimwear. The beach at Isla Verde is another great beach to visit.
If surfing is what you're looking for, the beaches along most of the west coast - particularly around Rincon - are known for their great waves.
All public beaches are closed on Mondays. For more information about public beaches, contact the island's Department of Recreation and Sports at 787-722-1551.
Popular Puerto Rico Destinations:
El Yunque National Forest
Mayaguez