The Most Beautiful Corners Of Puerto Rico

The most beautiful corners of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is one of those islands that has it all : impressive natural landscapes, an interesting and rich culture, exquisite cuisine and a nightlife and culture that has little to envy the great cities of the world . Join us on this journey through the most beautiful corners of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico: beauty and flavor

Beach County

Condado Beach in Puerto Rico
Condado Beach – Aneta Waberska

This beautiful place, located in front of the sea, is one of the most popular and visited spots, both by local and foreign tourists. It is in the historic center of San Juan, one of the most central places on the island.

Near Condado Beach you can have access to a myriad of tourist attractions . You can find some of the most beautiful beaches in this area, as well as hotels, restaurants, shops, casinos and nightclubs… in Condado Beach the fun never ends!

San Juan National Historic Site

Castillo de San Cristóbal in Puerto Rico
Castle of San Cristóbal – jiawangkun

If you travel to Puerto Rico, one of the obligatory stops you must make is at the San Juan National Historic Site. This place was created in 1949 in order to protect the old fortresses that are nearby. In 1983 it was incorporated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

The historical value of this place is incalculable. If you visit it, you will be able to see the castle of San Cristobal, the Fortress, the wall of Old San Juan, the castle of San Felipe del Morro and the fortress of San Juan de la Cruz.

Rio Camuy Caverns National Park

Camuy Caverns in Puerto Rico
Caverns of Camuy -blanes_jm

This impressive park is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere  and, if this was not impressive enough, it is also one of the possessors of the largest cave systems in the entire world.

These natural caves were discovered in 1958 and since then they have become one of the main tourist attractions on the island. The caverns are part of the network of limestone caves and groundwater created by the Camuy River, which holds the title of being the third largest underground river in the world.

Old San Juan

San Juan of Puerto Rico
Saint John – Gary Ives

As its name suggests, Old San Juan is the historic center of Puerto Rico. Walking the streets of Old San Juan is to learn more about the interesting history of this wonderful island, it is to discover its ancient architecture and move back many years in time.

In Old San Juan there are a large number of museums, restaurants, shops and perfectly preserved and preserved historical places that allow us to connect with the heart of this community.

The old churches and public squares are also part of this interesting tour. The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Juan is one of the most emblematic and visited places, where the body of the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León rests. Like La Fortaleza, old San Juan was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983.

The most beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico

Virgin islands

Virgin Islands in Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands – Sean Pavone

You may not have visited Puerto Rico, but you have surely heard of the Virgin Islands. There are three groups of Virgin Islands, the first belongs to the United Kingdom, a second group belongs to the United States and a third group, which belongs to Puerto Rico.

The Spanish Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico constitute a true earthly paradise. The beaches look like something out of a movie where the intense turquoise blue is the protagonist next to the fine white sand. This territory has an area of ​​approximately 165 square kilometers and is one of the most popular places among tourists and, definitely, it is not hard for us to imagine why.

6. Key Luis Peña

Luis Peña Key in Puerto Rico
Luis Peña Key – Chad Zuber

This small island is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the sun, especially since it is not very popular with tourists and therefore it is usually much more private than other beaches.

Culebrita

Culebrita Island in Puerto Rico
Culebrita – Chad Zuber

This small island belongs to the archipelago of the Culebra municipality. There you can find one of the oldest lighthouses in the Caribbean and some of the most beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico. This impressive archipelago has beautiful natural pools with marine life.

Puerto Rico is one of the most beautiful and charming islands in the Caribbean, and would you like to get to know Puerto Rico?

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