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In Puerto Rico, Spanish and English are the official languages; most Puerto Ricans speak English. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and the U.S. dollar is the official currency; U.S. citizens don't need a passport or a currency converter! Our unofficial mascot is a tiny tree frog called the coquiÂ, which is found only in Puerto Rico; you'll hear its unique "ko-kee" melody all around the island. More than 70% of the rum sold in the U.S. comes from Puerto Rico; sample our favorite local brands and enjoy a tour of our rum distilleries. Puerto Rico houses the world's largest single-dish radio telescope, spanning almost 20 acres. It's the only radio telescope that can accurately predict when and where an asteroid might collide with Earth, and was responsible for the first asteroid images in history. Visitors can tour this incredible facility at Arecibo. El Yunque is the only subtropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest Service, a place so indescribable that it must be seen, heard and felt. It's one of our must-visit destinations. Puerto Rico's Mona Island, home to more than 100 endangered species, is known as the "Galapagos of the Caribbean." Our 300 beaches include eight beaches that have been listed under the prestigious Blue Flag Program, which awards sustainable efforts at maintaining high standards of water quality, environmental education and management, and safety. |
