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The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a commonwealth associated
with the United States. It is a volcanic Caribbean island, located
between the Caribbean Sea and the N. Atlantic Ocean , and east
of the Dominican Republic.
The capital, San Juan , is also a major harbour in the Caribbean
and situated on the shipping routes to the Panama Canal.
Travel Insurance for Puerto Rico:
Area: Worldwide inc. USA / Canada *
Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for the USA
The island was inhabited by native people until the island
was claimed by the Spanish in 1493. Hundreds of years of colonisation
decimated much of the native population who were replaced mainly
by African slave labour. Following the Spanish-American war Puerto
Rico became a part of the U.S. Puerto Ricans have United States
citizenship but are not able to vote in U.S. elections. The island
was granted self-government 1952. The population is mainly white
with Spanish origin, and the main religion is Catholicism. The
official languages are Spanish and English.
The capital, San Juan is a very modern city, much like a U.S.
city, but retaining its cultural Hispanic atmosphere as well
as aspects of many other cultures. It offers museums, cathedrals,
parks, forts and many other cultural places of interest.
Puerto Rico is a popular destination for visitors who are seeking
great beaches and lots of sunshine. Surfing is world famous at
certain beaches and there are all manner of water activities,
such as fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling the coral reefs,
kayaking, windsurfing, fishing etc. For a break from the beach,
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Puerto Rico has some of the most wonderful beaches in the world.
There are miles of coastline with beaches to suit any taste,
from gorgeous white sand to sand dunes or and black volcanic
sands.
There are many cultural places to visit to learn about the
rich and varied heritage of the island. Puerto Rico is unique
in that the island contains many different types of terrain.
There are mountainous areas, areas of thick vegetation, arid
areas and as the island is not huge it is possible to visit and
experience all the different terrains that Puerto Rico has to
offer. For nature lovers there is lots of interesting fauna and
flora, and there are many trails to be walked or hiked.
At the end of the day San Juan is the place to be for nightlife,
with its great dining, clubs, bars and casinos. There is also
great entertainment to be found on many other parts of the island,
from fine dining to rustic places on the beach. It is a real
tropical island paradise.
Climate
/ Weather
The climate for Puerto Rico is regarded as tropical marine with
insignificant season change. The climate is excellent year-round,
with average temperatures in winter of 82F and 86F in summer.
There is some welcome cooling effect in the coastal areas, however,
from the trade winds. Also the mountainous areas typically have
cooler temperatures.
Disclaimer: While we have tried to ensure this information
is correct we do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.
* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not available in countries for which the F.C.O. advise against travel to.
** At the time of writing, the F.C.O. advised against travel to countries, or areas thereof, marked thus at the time of writing. Travel Insurance is not available in areas where the F.C.O. advise against travel to.
You are strongly advised to visit the F.C.O. web site for up to date information and general travel advice before you travel.
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