The Domestic Caribbean

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Puerto Rico is an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea consisting of the main island, four small islands, and hundreds of cays and islets. The island territory is only 100 miles long and 35 miles wide (8,870 square kilometers). Still, it packs a fantastic diversity of sights, scenery, and culture.

The real charm of Puerto Rico is its people. The people of the Island are charismatic, hospitable, super joyful, and passionate. They will make you feel like you belong and will even invite you to dance with them. Boricuas, as we call the locals, are optimistic and energetic people, proud of their cultural heritage and history, which emerges from a mix of Taíno, Spanish, and African traditions.

You can experience the Island in an immersive way through its food, drinks, and music! Taste exotic infusions in dishes and cocktails, dance to the rhythms of salsa, reggaetón, and more, experience first-hand the pride of Puerto Ricans in exciting festivals. But there is so much more to explore in Puerto Rico. Do you dare to discover it?

Quick Facts

   •    U.S. travelers:
   •    No passport needed for entry
   •    Official language:
   •    Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States where the official languages are Spanish and English. You may come across people who speak a mixture of both, or “Spanglish,” given the influence of the U.S. on the Island.
   •    Official currency:
   •    U.S. dollar
   •    Climate:
   •    The climate in Puerto Rico is warm and tropical (i.e., expect an afternoon shower during the summer months). The temperature varies between 70- and 80-degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. It can go down to about 60 degrees in the central mountainous area during December and January.
   •    Phone plans
   •    American travelers do not need to opt for international plans to make calls since their phones will work perfectly in Puerto Rico.

Other Facts

   •    The legal age to consume alcoholic beverages in Puerto Rico is 18 years.
   •    The island has almost 300 miles of coastline and nearly the same number of beaches.
   •    Puerto Rico has the largest shopping center in the Caribbean, Plaza Las Américas, and the most extensive rum factory globally, Casa Bacardí.
   •    El Yunque is the only rainforest in the U.S. Forest System and is in Puerto Rico. The forest receives over 120 inches of rain every year.
   •    Although Puerto Rico is an American territory, it competes as an individual country in Miss Universe's contests and the Olympics.
   •    Flamenco beach, in Culebra, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Beaches in the world on multiple occasions.
   •    The piña colada was invented in Puerto Rico.

Tavel Guidelines

Travelers planning a vacation in 2022 should consider the United States territory of Puerto Rico, as visitors will not be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test before returning home. The Island is enforcing local measures developed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), alongside U.S. Travel Association (USTA) guidelines, such as social distancing, mandatory face coverings in public areas, and a variety of mandates for businesses – including, but not limited to, reduced capacities and high standards of cleanliness in accordance with CDC and EPA guidelines.

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