Caribbean Puerto Rico tourism ascending, and increased emphasis has been put on family, food & resort travel, and ecotourism.
In this guide the surfing mecca of Rincon has a thriving expat community and winter whale-watching Cavernas del Rio Camuy is the third largest cave network in the world. Carnival in historic Ponce, in February, is among the Western Hemisphere´s most outrageous.
Rum is the unofficial national drink the island, a US commonwealth since 1951, is sometimes called the 51st state.

Bask on the dazzling white sands of Playa Flamenco. Forge through lush jungle in El Yunque. Wind your way through the cobblestone maze of Old San Juan to sizzling salsa joints that don´t quit until dawn. Our best-selling guide helps you find the authentic Puerto Rico, with detailed regional coverage for the perfect getaway.

EXPLORE FURTHER - discover Vieques´ glowing bay, Culebra´s wildlife sanctuary, the Río Camuy caves and the romantic colonial town of Ponce

CATCH THE BEAT with our dedicated music and dance chapter, tips on where to take salsa lessons and reviews of the island´s hottest clubs

ENJOY LOCAL FLAVORS - from roadside friquitines to the hottest SoFo restaurants, dining options for every taste and budget

GET ACTIVE - special outdoors chapter reveals the best spots to surf, dive, hike, sail and swim

TALK THE TALK - handy language chapter includes Spanish basics and regional variations