Puerto Rico

estimate population 3,949,200 - Capital: San Juan

Puerto Rico is rich in culture, the way the people live life to the fullest, folklore, and hospitality. Beautiful Puerto Rico lies at the eastern end of the major island chain of the Caribbean, the Greater Antilles. The hills, slopes, and mountains display the island's natural beauty.  Mountain Ranges like Cordillera Central, and Sierra de Luquillo are well known with the highest peak being Cerro de Punta.

If you enjoy visiting their bustling cities, you may like to try San Juan, Bayamon, Ponce, Carolina, Caguas, or Mayaguez. Spanish and English are both official languages and the US Dollar is their currency.

 

 

 

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