Why Puerto Rico

Why  would anyone want to visit Puerto Rico?  First, for Americans, although an island, Puerto Rico is basically American.  The island has:

Over 500 years of European culture which is preserved in architecture and some really nice musems spread throughout the island particularly in San Juan.  The walled city of Old San Juan is a slice of old Spain and looks a lot like the old historic quarters of Toledo, Sevilla or Cordoba complete with cobble stone streets, castle-like fortifications, museums and many historic sites. OSJ has the second oldest church in the western hemisphere and fortifications that were started in the early 16th century.

Puerto Rico has vibrant culture evident in its architecture, dance, music, food and language representing a synthesis of Spanish, African, native Indian and even American influences.

Puerto Rico has thousands of miles of fairly good paved roads and limited access divided highways that make travel by car relatively easy.  Rental cars are very affordable and the best method to get around the island.

Puerto Rico is a United States territory which provides stability and many of the conveniences that Americans and Canadians are accustomed to.

In addition, there are a plethora of interesting activities all over the island. A few examples:

1.  3 bioluminescent bays (rare in the entire world)

2.  Camuy Cavern. The 3rd largest cave system formed by water in the world.

3.  The Arecibo Radiotelescope.  The largest in the world, a SETI site and where among other things, quasars were discovered.  It is huge, built into the mountains.

4.  Flamenco Beach consistently voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world.

5.  Vieques Island. What the Caribbean used to be like 50 years ago.  Barely developed with the largest wildlife nature preserve in the Caribbean completed with beautiful white sand beaches and wild horses.

6.  El Yunque rainforest. It's one of the first national parks created in the world and the only rainforest in the U.S. park system.

7.  Ziplining. A popular tourist attraction.  Toro Verde Zipline has the 2nd double longest zipline in the world between 2 mountains.

8.  Horseback riding on the beach.

9.  Catamaran snorkeling tours from Fajardo.

10.  Rincon Puerto Rico, on the west coast is the surfing capital of the Caribbean.

11.  Whale watching (winter months)

12.  Turtle watching.

13.  Many quaint historic mountain towns like San German (the third oldest in PR) with the 3rd oldest church in the western hemisphere.

14.  Puerto Rico is home of salsa music and there are live bands that play in many of the hotels.

And just too much more!

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