Puerto Rico is one of the biggest islands in the Caribbean, and is also a territory of the United States, so residents can easily travel here without needing a passport. Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest will no doubt draw visitors, but this island offers so much more!
Visitors will experience a vibrant culture and unique food, white-sand beaches with coral reefs for diving, caves to explore, mountains to hike, and championship golf courses. San Juan, the capital, is a large city that offers glamorous resorts, casinos, and world-class shopping.
The combination of natural beauty and urban attractions is why Puerto Rico is so popular but I bet you didn't know these fun facts about the island...
Puerto Rico is actually made up of several islands! The largest island, which has the same name, is where most travelers visit.
Emiliano Mercado del Toro, a Puerto Rico native, was once declared the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records - He died in 2007 at the age of 115! He claimed that the secret to his longevity of life was due to a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol.
The Arecibo Radio Telescope, built in Puerto Rico in 1963, is one of the world's largest radio telescopes and was used in the James Bond classic GoldenEye.
The tiny tree frog “coqui” is the national symbol of Puerto Rico. Legend claims it can only sing and survive on this island.
Puerto Rico claims to be the largest rum producer in the world.
Medalla Light is Puerto Rico’s award-winning local beer, and is only sold in 7-10 ounce sizes to ensure it is consumed before it gets warm.
El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico is the only tropical forest in the U.S.A. Forest Service system, and the smallest at only 28,000 acres.
The Puerto Rican rainforest has an average rainfall of 120 inches per year, which equals about 160 billion gallons of water. That is enough to supply the residents of the capital, San Juan, for more than two years.
Five winners in the Miss Universe pageant have been from Puerto Rico.
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