Even though Puerto Rico has one of the largest Jewish communities in the Caribbean, the Jewish community did not flourish initially because Judaism was prohibited by the Spanish inquisition. The Jewish immigration began in the... Read More »
Puerto Rico
- Established:
- 1508
- Capital:
- San Juan
- Population:
- 3,706,690
- Currency:
- The US Dollar
- Language:
- Spanish and English
- Leader:
- Luis Fortuño
Description
Despite Puerto Rico‘s current status as a territory of the United States, this archipelago was actually conquered by the Spanish and ruled by them for 400 years. The Spanish ceded Puerto Rico to America after the Spanish-America War ended in 1898, but its influence on culture and language remain prevalent. In a linguistic twist, back in the day the island now known as Puerto Rico used to be called San Juan, and the current city of San Juan was called Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico is well known for its music, which is influenced by musical styles and instruments from all over the world but has a sound all of its own. Many other social and tourist activities revolve around Puerto Rico’s natural beauty, which features mountains and hundreds of miles of beaches.
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San Juan has several different types of bars whether you’re looking for a sports bar or a dive bar. Some of the areas can be shady though so make sure to research the area before venturing out of the hotel. Also—the... Read More »
San Juan is full of lots of different stores for every type of shopper. Old San Juan has lots of small boutiques and Candado is full of luxury stores. When planning your shopping schedule keep in mind that regular stores in... Read More »
Puerto Rico has everything a tourist is looking for romance, adventure and relaxation. There's something for everyone here. Here are a few must-see suggestions.
Don't miss out on El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in... Read More »