Featuring the work of Paris Permenter and John Bigley, a husband-wife team of writers whose work has included 26 guidebooks, over 2500 magazine articles and a network of niche content websites.
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Featuring the work of Paris Permenter and John Bigley, a husband-wife team of writers whose work has included 26 guidebooks, over 2500 magazine articles and a network of niche content websites. |
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Puerto Rico History buffs should start their visit at Old San Juan,
a district rich with the character of Spanish explorers. Take a self-guided
walk along the historic streets, and enjoy the city's best shopping. Old
San Juan's most recognized site is San Felipe del Morro or El Morro, a
fort built in 1539 to protect the harbor. Nearby, Casa Blanca remembers
San Juan's best known citizen: Ponce de Leon. This 1520s home served as
the city's first fortress. If your interests run toward eco-tourism, travel to El
Yunque National Forest, the only U.S. tropical rainforest. Forty-five
minutes east of San Juan, the rainforest blooms with orchids and ferns.
Puerto Rico is nicknamed "the Scotland of the Caribbean" because of its many golf courses. Fast Facts: Language: Spanish and English Population: 3.9 million Recommended for: ecotourism, families, shopping, historic
sites, casinos, golf, pre- or post-trip with a cruise (many Caribbean
cruises depart from San Juan) Information: Puerto Rico Tourism Company, www.gotopuertorico.com
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