Frommer's Portable Puerto Rico
Chapter One
The Best of
Puerto Rico
It's only the size of Connecticut, but Puerto Rico pulsates
with more life than any other island in the Caribbean. Whether
it's the beat of bomba y plena, salsa, or reggaeton, there's a party going
on here 24/7.
Puerto Rico is blessed with towering mountains, rainforests, white
sandy beaches along Caribbean shores, and a vibrant culture forged
from a mix of Caribbean, Hispanic, African, and U.S. influences.
History buffs will get more ancient buildings and monuments here
than anywhere else in the Caribbean, many of them dating back some
500 years to the Spanish conquistadors. Add some of the best golf
and tennis in the West Indies, posh beach resorts, tranquil country
inns or guesthouses, and a great nightlife, and you've got a formidable
attraction.
Here are our picks for the best Puerto Rico has to offer.
1 THE BEST BEACHES
White sandy beaches put Puerto Rico and its offshore islands on tourist
maps in the first place ... read full excerpt from Frommer's Portable Puerto Rico (Frommer's Portable #225) ebook
