Puerto Rico
"The Pearl of the Caribbean"
Tourist attractions
El Yunque
Puerto Rico is home to the only remaining rain forest in the US National Forest System. With trails that lead through, showing all of the beautiful scenery nature could give!
Vieques
Otherwise known as "Mosquito Bay", Vieques is a 2 mile long stunning beach, that lights up as the sun goes down!
El Morro
A 400 year old fort standing at the entrance to the San Ovan Harbor, open to tourist from all over the world, the fprt is still standing tall!
Stay for the Food!
Along with it's beautiful attractions, Puerto Rico is known for its amazing cultural cuisine.
Empanadilla
A common breakfast meal, an empanadilla is a fritter with your choice of meat and/or cheese in a pastry crust. This dish is usually served with a side of tropical fruit.
Pastelon
This dish can be served as lunch or dinner. A sweet plantain strips fried and laid between layers of savory meat and cheese, usually served with rice and/or beans
Cuidado a bailar ?
Along with many other spanish-speaking countries, Puerto Rico takes pride in its music and festivals. Year round there is always some type of event occurring that that displays the cultural music that makes the cities of this beautiful country come to life!
Plena And Bomba
Following a call and response between singer and the chorus, Plena and Bomba are two fast paced music genres that both originated in Puerto Rico.
Salsa
Making it's way into cultures world-wide, Salsa is a known ballroom dance and is popular in the history of Puerto Rico. It includes a variety of upbeat, hispanic styled music.