- Puerto Rico: where is the “rich port” located?
- How to get to Puerto Rico?
- Holidays in Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rican beaches
- Puerto Rican souvenirs
Wondering “Where is Puerto Rico?” First of all, you should keep in mind that it is not recommended to buy tours in Puerto Rico in June-November (hurricanes are raging). It is best to rest there during the high season, which covers the period from the first winter month to mid-spring.
Puerto Rico: where is the “rich port” located?
The location of Puerto Rico, with an area of 9100 square kilometers, is the island of the same name in the Caribbean, as well as small islands and reefs, in particular, Mona, Culebra, Vieques, Dececheo. The main mountain range is La Cordillera Central, home to the 1,338-meter Cerro de Punta mountain.
As for the El Yunque forest, the 1065-meter El Yunque peak has found its refuge there. The northeastern part of Puerto Rico is occupied by the Rio Camai Park, where everyone can see surreal limestone formations (a paradise for cavers). It is worth noting that Puerto Rico has 17 lakes (all of which are of artificial origin) and more than 50 rivers.
Puerto Rico, with its capital in San Juan, includes Mayaguez, Areciba, Cuamo, Aguada, San Herman, Sierra de Luquillo and other municipalities (there are 78 of them).
How to get to Puerto Rico?
Those traveling on the Moscow - San Juan flight will be offered to stop for a vacation in Madrid and Barcelona, which is why the duration of the trip will be 20 hours, in Miami and Zurich - 22 hours, in New York and Washington - 22.5 hours, in Madrid and Amsterdam - 20.5 hours, in Munich and Philadelphia - 21 hours.
Those who need to be in Ponce will have to fly through Madrid (the duration of the flight is 19 hours), and in Vieges - via San Juan and Houston (it will take 28.5 hours on the road) or via Philadelphia, Munich and San Juan (the air trip will end after 31.5 hours).
Holidays in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, San Juan should not be ignored (famous for the Castillo San Felipe del Morro castle, the 17th century fort of San Cristobal, the Alcaldia town hall, the Church of Saint Joseph built in 1523, buildings of the colonial period, some of which date back to 15-16 centuries, the park De las Palomas), the El Yunque national reserve (travelers will have a walk along the paths of the rainforest, admiring the waterfall, meeting with Amazonian parrots), Fajardo (snorkelers and divers who want to explore the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea flock here), Rio caves Kamuy (the cave complex with 17 entrances includes more than 200 caves, some of which are 180 m deep).
Puerto Rican beaches
- Playa Flamenco: is a large, popular and beautiful beach on the island of Culebra. Those who wish can stay with their tent in a nearby camping.
- Navio: This beach on Vieques Island, overlooking the open ocean, is the go-to for jumping on the waves.
- Playa Escambron: This San Juan beach offers palm trees and complimentary showers and toilets.
- Isla Verde: is a beach in the Old Town area of San Juan. Here vacationers will find a variety of dining establishments and numerous hotels. On Isla Verde you can sunbathe on the warm sand and play beach volleyball.
Puerto Rican souvenirs
Vacationers in Puerto Rico are advised to buy ceramic vases and candlesticks, a colorful hammock, miniature figurines depicting local saints, vejigante masks, crystal, porcelain, gold jewelry, coffee, rum, cheeses.
