Determining Puerto Rico's charm is a no-brainer. Less than a three-hour flight from Miami,
this island is a U.S. territory (in case you didn't recall from high
school history). So when you're shopping in San Juan, you can pay for
your souvenirs with American bills. But don't be mistaken: This isn't
quite a home away from home. Puerto Rico has both 20-foot waves for
surfers and calm, clear waters for families. It's a stroll back through
time (El Morro) and an up-close look at the contemporary (Calle del Cristo). It's an exhilarating mix of landscapes, from the serpentine jungle of El Yunque to the corkscrew caves of Parque de las Cavernas del Río Camuy.
And if you want to get away from civilization entirely, you can ferry
over to the secluded -- not to mention jaw-droppingly gorgeous --
islands of Vieques and Culebra. Convinced?
If not, we can drive a few further points home. When other Caribbean
isles put a premium on wintertime at the beach, Puerto Rico offers
year-round affordable packages to relax along its blanched sands. And
while other regional spots like to advertise exciting nightlife, the
capital city of San Juan actually delivers. Follow a pulsating beat to
the dance clubs in the Santurce neighborhood, catch some live music in a
Ponce lounge, or grab a casual drink at a San Sebastián bar.
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