Why Puerto Rico?
“Experience a one of a kind romantic destination… You and Puerto Rico: the perfect match!”
A trip to Puerto Rico is a great escape into a world of beautiful contrasts. Puerto Rican heritage boasts a culture that is 2,000 years old and steeped heavily in diversity.
Puerto Rico is an island getaway with something for everyone – stunning beaches, uncompromising luxury, adventurous outdoor activities and flavorful nightlife. Combining over 300 miles of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, a large Tropical Rain forest, a Cave System millions of years old, and a Dry Forest filled with Cactus… and with its charm and warm people, Puerto Rico embraces all visitors.
As one of the oldest and most diversified cultures in the world, Puerto Rico is a vibrant, modern, bilingual, multicultural society, one that has been molded by Spanish, African, Indian and U.S. influences.
The variety of exotic travel experiences the island offers is what makes it so appropriate… Whether you tie the knot in Puerto Rico or spend the first days of your marriage here, you will cherish the experience forever.
Getting There
Puerto Rico is the most accessible of the islands in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico has several airports, but Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan handles the majority of tourist traffic. American Airlines, in fact, uses San Juan as the nucleus for its Caribbean travel connecting U.S. flights to less accessible Caribbean islands. In addition, airlines like Delta, Jet Blue, United Airlines, and US Airways offer daily nonstop flights from the U.S. to Puerto Rico. Passengers from Europe can travel on Lufthansa, British Airways, and Iberia to San Juan.
Entry Requirements
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, so U.S. citizens do not need a passport or visa. Citizens of all other countries must provide a valid passport to gain entry.
Climate
Puerto Rico shares in the Caribbean wealth of wonderful weather; January temperatures range from 70 to 83 degrees, and July temperatures range from 76 to 88 (all in degrees Fahrenheit). Given the lush northern and eastern areas of the island, Puerto Rico experiences 52.3 inches of annual rainfall that support the El Yunque Rain Forest.
Geography
Puerto Rico’s geography is a reflection of their culture. Puerto Rico has breath-taking landscapes that cover the island. Northern Puerto Rico is a naturally beautiful region, which is hilly in formation and lush in view. The El Yunque Rain Forest, located in east Puerto Rico, has more than 400 species living within its confines. Listen for the croaks of the coqui, a frog which is considered to be the national mascot of the island, while visiting. While the northern and eastern regions are abundant in tropical vegetation, the southern region is more arid and rocky. Guanica Dry Forest is the opposite of the El Yunque Rain Forest, and is host to many indigenous species found only in this area. Puerto Rico is also home of hundreds of beautiful beaches, with many of the most breath-taking in San Juan.
Health/Safety
The water, like in most Caribbean islands, is potable and safe to drink. Those with more sensitive stomachs may prefer bottled water. It is best to take precautions when traveling in any foreign locale, and, indeed, petty crimes are a possibility in Puerto Rico. Using common sense, especially when traveling through small towns and narrow country roads, can help prevent purse-snatching and pick-pocketing.





