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Travel Information on Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico (PR)
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| Continent: |
North America |
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| Area: |
8.959 km² |
| Population: |
3.912.054 |
| Capital city: |
San Juan |
ISO code: |
PR |
| National language: |
Spanish, English |
International dialling code: |
+1787 |
| Currency: |
US-Dollar |
License plate number: |
USA |
| Flight routes from Puerto Rico: |
227 |
Flight routes to Puerto Rico: |
345 |
| Popular airports: |
Aguadilla (BQN),
San Juan Isla Grand (SIG),
San Juan (Puerto Rico) (SJU),
Mayaguez (MAZ),
Ponce (PSE),
Fajardo (FAJ),
Vieques (VQS),
Culebra (CPX)
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| Large cities: |
San Juan,
Bayamón Gardens,
Bayamón,
Carolina,
Ponce,
Caguas,
Guaynabo,
Mayagüez,
Trujillo Alto,
Arecibo,
Arecibo Gardens,
Fajardo,
Levittown,
Vega Baja,
Cataño
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| Airlines based in Puerto Rico: |
San Juan Airlines/West Isle Air
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Travelguide Puerto Rico (North America)
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The free state of Puerto Rico is a USA territory in the Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the British Virgin Islands. The territory of Puerto Rico also includes several small offshore islands that together form the most easterly of the Greater Antilles.
Geography: the island has a central mountain chain covered in dense rainforest forming fertile plains, deserts and beaches towards the coast.
Mountains and rivers: the highest mountain is the Cerro La Punta with an altitude of 1,338 m (4,389 ft). The Rio de la Plata measures 97 km (approximately 60 miles) in length and is Puerto Rico’s longest river.
Climate and best time to visit: the climate on the archipelago is subtropical and hot throughout the year with an average daytime temperature of around 28° C. the north and the central highland enjoy the most precipitation, the south on the other hand is dry.
Language and communication: the official and national language is Spanish.
Health and vaccinations: vaccination against hepatitis A, typhoid, diphtheria, polio and tetanus is recommended. Long clothing should be worn to provide protection against mosquitoes and other insects, and a locally purchased insect repellent should also be used. Please seek advice from your GP on effective anti-malaria medication before travelling. Medical care is good in all larger cities and tourist resorts, visitors are nevertheless advised to take out comprehensive medical and travel insurance that covers repatriation costs. A first aid kit should be packed and fruit and vegetables peeled or boiled before being eaten.
Entry requirements: please consult a USA Embassy for information on visa and entry requirements before booking a flight to Puerto Rico.
Arrival: Puerto Rico is served by many scheduled airlines including Lufthansa (LH), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) and Iberia (IB).
Capital city. The capital San Juan is on the north coast and consists of an old town and a new town. The old town, founded in 1521, has meanwhile been restored in the original Spanish colonial style and is now a listed monument. The old town wall, erected by the Spanish in 1630, is worth a visit. The wall follows the contours of the island and provides the visitor with wonderful views of San Juan and the Caribbean Sea. The Iglesia de San José, the second oldest church in America, the Botanical Gardens and the Ethnological Museum should definitely not be missed. A boat trip in the harbour gives a good overall impression and beautiful views of the city. Tourists should also visit the Bacardi Rum Distillery west of the old town on the banks of the San Juan Bay near Cataño. Tours are free and a visit to the bottle filling halls gives visitors an insight into production methods of this drink.
Places of interest and beaches: on the south coast is the wonderful town of Ponce, which is linked to the capital via a tolled motorway. More than half a million dollars was invested into restoring the grand colonial buildings in the old historic centre of town. There are also plenty of beautiful beaches as well as the Indian Ceremonial Park with the 800-year-old cult site of the Taino-Indios. The northeast region is also very beautiful with white sandy beaches, emerald green water and coconut palms swinging in the gentle breeze. The American administration declared it a national park. An attraction on the south coast is the glowing sea in Phosphorescent Bay near La Parguera. The many microscopic small ocean creatures that are disturbed by the movements of fish or boats stage a spectacular lightshow that is particularly attractive on moonless, wind still nights.
Religion: more than 85% of the inhabitants of Puerto Rico are followers of the Catholic Church; there are also minorities of the Protestant and Jewish faiths.
Major Cities and accommodation: San Juan, Bayamon, Carolina, Ponce, Caguas, Guaynaibo and Mayaguez.
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Favorite flights and cheap flights from and to Puerto Rico / PR
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Flight New York San Juan (Puerto Rico) (JFK SJU) 140 Flights per week with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane, Japan Airlines
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Flight Dusseldorf San Juan (Puerto Rico) (DUS SJU)
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Flight Washington DC San Juan (Puerto Rico) (IAD SJU) 21 Flights per week with United Airlines, US Airways, American Airlines
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Flight Newark San Juan (Puerto Rico) (EWR SJU) 77 Flights per week with Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
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Flight New York San Juan (Puerto Rico) (LGA SJU) 7 Flights per week with Spirit Airlines, US Airways
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Flight Biloxi San Juan (Puerto Rico) (GPT SJU)
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Flight Orlando San Juan (Puerto Rico) (MCO SJU) 49 Flights per week with Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways
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Flight Miami San Juan (Puerto Rico) (MIA SJU) 93 Flights per week with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Mexicana de Aviacion, British Airways
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Flight Madrid San Juan (Puerto Rico) (MAD SJU) 6 Flights per week with American Airlines, IBERIA
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Flight Paris Aguadilla (PAR BQN)
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