Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, but the island’sambiguous statusin relation to the United States has driven heated debate over the years between those who support its commonwealth status, those who favor full-fledged Puerto Rican statehood and those who want the island to be...
and the Puerta de Tierra government/business district in the eastern half. This once walled city is connected to the main island of Puerto Rico by bridges – 1 to the east and 2 in the southeastern corner.Old San Juanis the most popular tourist destination in Puerto Rico and the...
PUERTO RICAN ISLAND OF CULEBRA REMAINS LITTLE KNOWN TO TOURISTSSTEPHANIE AKIN
Puerto Rican relief is relatively low by continental standards, the island sits less than 100 miles (160 km) south of a precipitous depression in Earth’s crust: an extensive submarine feature of the Atlantic known as thePuerto Rico Trench, which descends to more than 5 miles (8 km) below...
Puerto Rican Prosperity; Island Nation Meets Global Challenges
Isla de Mona / Mona Island is one of the Islands of Puerto Rico. Guide to Tours, Nearby Hotels, Camping Information, Photos, and more. Come to Isla de Mona.
Puerto Rico - Economy, Tourism, Manufacturing: Puerto Rico’s economy, now based on services and manufacturing, was dominated by agriculture until the mid-20th century. Under Spanish colonial rule the island was largely neglected because of its limited m
mountainous central Puerto Rico region celebrated for its vibrant culture, traditional cuisine, and lively atmosphere. Known as the “Ruta del Lechón” or Pork Highway, Guavate is a culinary haven where visitors can indulge in delicious Puerto Rican roast pork and experience the island’s festive...
A self-help program of economic development and social welfare (called “Operation Bootstrap”) was forged in the 1940s by four-time governor Luis Muñoz Marín. In a little more than four decades, much of the island's crushing poverty was eliminated. This was done partly through the devel...
Culebra, a small island, stands as one of the last places in the Caribbean where beauty remains unspoiled by modern development. Culebra mostly attracts day trip visitors, leaving the rest of the coastline free of crowds to enjoy as if it is your own paradise for the day. Those that freque...