Best Travel Destinations - Puerto Rico
No trip to Puerto Rico is complete without a visit to the majestic El Yunque National Forest. The only tropical rainforest in the United States Forest System, El Yunque is a 28,000-acre abundance of biodiversity ready for you to explore. Situated in the northeast corner of Puerto Rico, El Yunque’s rainforests are located in the Loquillo Mountains, about an hour drive from San Juan. Home to over 240 species of trees (23 of which are unique to El Yunque), 50 species of birds (including the rare and endangered Puerto Rican Parrot), and over 1200 species of insects, El Yunque rainforest was recognized as an official UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1976. Owing to its stunning forests, wealth of fresh water and the variety of species it ...
Even if you only have a few hours to visit as a cruise ship passenger, or if you’ve only got days to spare, walking the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico is a must for any visitor who wants to explore the island’s wonderful history. Spanning a mere seven square blocks, the walled city of Old San Juan offers an abundant selection of shops, galleries, restaurants, bars and discos, set among its Spanish Colonial buildings and World Heritage sites. Along the way visitors will view an array of pastel coloured buildings, wrought iron balconies teeming with flowers, and those beautiful winding cobblestone streets. An Old San Juan walking tour starts at Plaza de la Darsena, which is to the left of the ...
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