Culebra is located 27 km (17 miles) east of Puerto Rico and 19 km (12 miles) west to Saint Thomas, its dimensions are about 11 km (7 miles) long and 5 km (3.5 miles) wide. Culebra …

Located in driest area of Puerto Rico, temperatures in the forest are, on average, around 80 °F (27 °C) in shaded areas and 100 °F (38 °C) in exposed areas. The dry forest has 700 plant …

The island is located between Puerto Rico and St. Thomas (USVI), and is separated from the southeast coast of Puerto Rico by approximately 8 miles of sea, although if you are taking a …

Las Piedras known as "La Ciudad de los Artesanos" (artesian city). Las Piedras was founded in 1773. Las Piedras is located in the center region of the island, north of Yabucoa; south of …

Its original name was "Cayey de Muesas", in honor of Miguel de Muesas, the governor of Puerto Rico at the time. Cayey is famous for its two twin peaks known as "Las Tetas de Cayey ," (the …

Maricao is known as "El Pueblo de las Indieras" (town of indian settlements). Maricao was founded on April 10, 1874 by Bernardo Collado, Julián Ayala, Francisco M. Sojo Napoleón …

Located in the southwest corner of Puerto Rico, Cabo Rojo is surrounded by miles and miles of beaches. It also stands at the mouth of the Boqueron bay, one of Puerto Rico's deepest and …

Jayuya is known as "La Capital Indigena" (the indigenous capital) because of it many Taino Indian sites. Jayuya was founded in 1883 but made an independent municipality on March 9, 1911.

Medalla Light, Puerto Rico's top-selling light beer, won first prize in 2005 for light beer in Brussels awarded by Monde Selection. Produced by Cervecera de Puerto Rico, a family-owned …

Puerto Ricans welcome the New Year surrounded by family and friends. Traditional food is served: arroz con gandules, roasted pig, pasteles, coquito, pitorro, rice pudding or tembleque. …