This U.S. territory sits in the Greater Antilles between the Dominican Republic and Virgin Islands, where Taíno, Spanish and African heritage blends throughout the culture, cuisine and vibrant music scene spanning from traditional bomba and plena to modern salsa. 

This cultural richness comes alive in Old San Juan through UNESCO World Heritage colonial architecture and colourful buildings housing restaurants like Barrachina, birthplace of the famous piña colada. Beyond the capital, El Yunque National Forest offers the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System with ziplines and hiking trails.  

The island features several bioluminescent bays where tiny organisms glow when disturbed, with Mosquito Bay in Vieques ranking as the world's brightest. Offshore, Culebra's Flamenco Beach ranks repeatedly among the world's finest. 

Puerto Rican cuisine reflects this cultural blend through mofongo, lechón and tropical fruits, while the distinctive coquí frog creates the island's nighttime soundtrack.  

Discover Puerto Rico's unique blend of American ease and Caribbean soul with a vacation package. 

National language: Spanish and English.   

Currency: USD (US Dollar) 

Voltage: 120V