Puerto Rico, with its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, has much to offer visitors. Its infrastructure is as sophisticated as it is extensive, with more than 13,300 hotel rooms, excellent transportation and far-reaching support services. Featuring a diverse culture, molded by Spanish, African, Indian and U.S. influences, the Island offers a central location where North American, Caribbean, Latin American and European visitors will feel equally at home.
Only 100 miles (160 km) long and 35 miles (56 km) wide, the Island is home to almost 4 million people, including 1.5 million residing in San Juan. Other major urban areas include Ponce, Mayagüez, Caguas and Bayamón. Puerto Rico’s average temperature is 82° F (28°C). Trade winds keep costal towns cool and the temperature decreases as you travel higher into the mountains.
And, as a U.S. Commonwealth, no passports or visas are required for U.S. visitors; foreign nationals should have valid passports and visas as required. We also use U.S. currency, phone and mail services and both English and Spanish are official languages.
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