San Juan Cemetery. Below: boulder climbing in Puerto Rico
TOP REASONS TO VISIT PUERTO RICO
n THE BEACHES: With over 270 miles of coastline, Puerto Rico’s beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world, perfect for relaxing or enjoying watersports such as scuba diving, kayaking, and surfing. Flamenco Beach in Culebra and La Playuela in Cabo Rojo are two of the most stunning. Added attractions are bioluminescent bays, where the water glows bright blue at night.
n THE ADVENTURE: Puerto Rico’s lush green mountains play host to exhilarating adventures, including one of the longest single run ziplines in the world.
Get your adrenaline rush hiking, rock climbing or rappelling, before splashing the day away in a heavenly waterfall. Puerto Rico is also a surfing mecca, prime scuba destination and a mountain biking hot spot.
n THE ROMANCE: Puerto Rico is a stunning backdrop for a destination wedding or honeymoon. Couples can soak up the romance of the old city, tie the knot against an amazing backdrop, then start their honeymoon right away. It’s even possible to get married in a spectacular subterranean cavern or make vows while skydiving.