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Above: Port
of Puerto Rico Island in the Caribbean. |
About the island
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Capital: San Juan
Location: Puerto Rico is a Caribbean, island between
the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican
Republic.
Size: 9,104 square miles (23,579 square km), slightly
larger than Washington, DC
Population: 3,916,632
Language: Spanish, English
Climate: Tropical marine, mild; little seasonal temperature
variation
Terrain: Mostly mountains with coastal plain belt
in north; mountains precipitous to sea on west coast; sandy beaches
along most coastal areas. The highest point on the island is Cerro
de Punta at 4,389 feet (1,338 meters).
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Tourism info: Call at (800) 866-7827
Getting there from Miami: Puerto Rico is located
1031 miles (1660 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the
Island is to fly.
Travel Requirement:
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting Puerto Rico to
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
Getting around.
Puerto Rico Airport is located ...
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary
by island, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and
scooters are also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
Rental cars are also available. You can use your home driver’s
license but you'll need to purchase a temporary Anguilla driver's
license for $20. Remember, when you take to the road, British rules
apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians should remember
to look right before crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to Puerto Rico.
United State diplomatic representation
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Web links
Puerto Rico
- Official Site
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- Wikipedia
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