Puerto Rico vacations. People watching the sunset. Sunset lovers. Puerto Rico resorts

Translated from Spanish, its name means "rich port", and although it originally meant something completely different, today this name vividly explains Puerto Rico's popularity among tourists from all over the world. Resorts for every taste and perfect beach holiday is just the tip of the iceberg; Today we will tell you about the treasures of Puerto Rico - places that you can't help falling in love with.

The Caribbean is one of the most "tourist-oriented" areas of the world, and in many ways no other region can match them, no matter how attractive it is for travelers of all stripes. The Caribbean are closely connected with such significant names of world history as Christopher Columbus, Francis Drake, Henry Morgan or Van Dorn. Today, along with the rest of the islands of the Caribbean, among the tourists enjoy such a heavenly place as the "Commonwealth of Puerto Rico". Calling Puerto Rico an island is wrong. It is an archipelago like Hawaii, comprising 4 large islands and a dozen small ones. The main island is only 100 miles long and 35 miles wide.

Today, tropical and civilized Puerto Rico is one of the most important tourist centers of the Greater Antilles. Nature and wildlife here are unique; animals are found on the island and plants grow that cannot be found on the nearby islands. Here is the birthplace of about 250 species of plants, 15 species of birds, as well as about 40 amphibians, the habitat of which is only the island of Puerto Rico and the smaller islets surrounding it. The surface of the island is mostly mountainous and covered with dense forests, which are filled with more than 200 species of trees, hundreds of species of ferns and flowers. Among the flowers stands orchid, one of the most beautiful orchids in the world - Bracco Catlea Makai. On the island of Puerto Rico there are special reserves that support populations of endangered species of flora and fauna, preserving their original appearance.

To attract tourists on the island of Puerto Rico, there are specially equipped beaches and hotels on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. Here is very developed this type of tourism, as diving. Thanks to the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, the most beautiful reefs, diving on the island of Puerto Rico has gained recognition among tourists from around the world. In the north-western part of the island for those who like more active recreation a special center for surfing is equipped. October is the most favorable time of year for surfing in Puerto Rico, the waves at this time reach a height of more than 10-15 meters. For tourists who prefer safety, there are quiet bays on the island, such as San Juan and Guanica. Waves in these places do not exceed a height of five meters and do not have such a destructive force as in other places of the island.

Of course, the island with the picturesque name of Puerto Rico is of great interest for tourists due to the combination of its unique history and amazing nature and wildlife. Puerto Rico will also appeal to fans of white and clean sandy beaches, the blue sea, and in general thrill and outdoor enthusiasts.

Vieques and Culebra. These two strange words are the names of small satellite islands located east of Puerto Rico; you can reach them by ferry from Fajardo or fly a small plane from San Juan. On Culebra Island, there is Flamenco Beach, where old rusty tanks can be seen from the sand left here forty years ago - a surreal nature for memorable photos. And Zony beach was chosen by sea turtles crawling to lay eggs here. On the island of Vieques, you need to stay overnight and spend it in Mosquito Bay, a bay full of bioluminescent plankton that glows at night with bright neon light. In the afternoon, it is worth going to Sun Bay beach to watch wild horses. Both islands have beautiful beaches, hotels and restaurants, so you can stay there for a few days and arrange a vacation for yourself.

It is worth a little drive off from the beaches inland, and in front of you will open wild landscapes, striking in its beauty. The main natural attractions of Puerto Rico are the Camuy River Cave Park, which is an extensive cave with an underground river, the Parguera Nature Reserve with a complex system of coral reefs, and the El Yunque Rainforest. The island of Puerto Rico is relatively small, you can drive around it in a day in a car, which is why sightseeing tours are popular here, during which you can see caves, mangroves, coral reefs, manatees, Puerto Rican frogs rare birds.

Puerto Rico rum is the main ingredient in many local cocktails, including the famous Pinha Colada, which was invented here. Instead of the well-known Bacardi, be sure to try the local rum varieties that you can hardly find anywhere else, such as DonQ, Palo Viejo, Ron Llave or Ron del Barrilito. Who doesn't dream about a beach vacation?

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