"Welcome to Puerto Rico" Puerto Rico by PrincessK

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Puerto Rico is under the U.S. customs jurisdiction. Borders are open between P.R. and the U.S., allowing for free movement of people and merchandise.

The climate is Tropical Marine with regular temperature (80°F). Puerto Rico enjoys warm and sunny days most of the year. Lightweight clothing is appropriate year-round. In the interior, high grounds the temperature fluctuates between 73°F and 78°F.

Puerto Rico has one of the most dynamic economies in the Caribbean region. Plantation sugar production dominated Puerto Rico's economy until the 1940s. Industry has surpassed agriculture as the primary sector of economic activity and income. Encouraged by duty free access to the U.S. and by tax incentives, U.S. firms have invested heavily in Puerto Rico since the 1950s (U.S. minimum wage laws apply). As a result, Puerto Rico's export and import has prospered, nearly doubled between fiscal years 1987 and 1997.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful weather, great people, great food, always something fun to do
Cons:Heavy rain when it does rain
In a nutshell:Proud to be a Puerto Rican

Last visit to Puerto Rico: Jul 1995
Intro Updated Feb 21, 2006
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Old SAN JUAN Things to Do (5)

At night Old San Juan comes alive like few other places in Puerto Rico, shedding some of its daytime decorum to make way... more travel advice

Luquillo Things to Do (5)

For generations families have made the trek from San Juan and all over the eastern region for a day at Luquillo Beach. A... more travel advice

Food Local Customs (7)

Lunch and dinner generally begin with sizzling-hot appetizers such as bacalaitos, crunchy cod fritters; surullitos,... more travel advice

A great place to stay Hotels (1)

BEAUTIFUL... many things to do... everyone there is very nice to you and this includes the wait staff and the hotel... more travel advice

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Written Feb 21, 2006

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dlandt Feb 13, 2010 at 11:57 AM

Your food tips just rock. I'm so putting them to use next month. You don't mention them, but I also want to try some dark rums.
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TravelCool Dec 13, 2004 at 5:24 PM

I've never been to Puerto Rico, but at least someday they might have a CD of my harmonica music.