Puerto Rico is a mountainous island in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, San Juan, is named after San Juan Bautista. It is part of the territory of the United States. This Spanish-speaking nation is famous for its tropical climate. The hurricane season, which is between June and November, brings a lot of rain to the island. The island boasts of high mountains, sandy beaches, small rivers and fertile plains, and is part of the Greater Antilles.

It is part of the territory of the United States and therefore its travel requirements are similar to those of the United States. The main airport is in San Juan with many flights to Puerto Rico from different parts of the world. In addition to the popular JetBlue Airlines, US Airways and Air Canada have numerous cheap flights to Puerto Rico from the United States and Canada.

The island has a strategic location and is blessed with a natural harbor. The Spanish settlers made good use of this. The many forts and colonial buildings are testimony to this. Look for cheap tickets to Puerto Rico to explore this beautiful island.

The mighty El Morro fortress is one of the most famous sites on the island. It is a formidable experience to explore the fort with its walls and dungeons that give an idea of ​​the colonial era.

Another place to visit with cheap tickets is the Castillo San Cristóbal. The fort is the largest ever built by the Spanish and also has a beautiful statue of La Rogativa in homage to those who died in the war.

The archaeological site of Tibes dates back to AD 25, with excavations revealing ball courts leading to the belief that ball games were played as sport and also in religious ceremonies.

To the south of the island is the Serralles Castle. This place boasts of beautiful gardens and museums. There is a huge cross called Vigia Cross instead of an older one, which was used to mark the ships passing through the harbor.

Another engineering marvel is the functional water turbine at the Hacienda Buena Vista coffee plantation. Some other things to do when you are in are to visit the bioluminescent bay, either in a kayak or on a boat. The waters are full of tiny microorganisms that glow when they move. Outdoor adventures include horseback riding, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The island is also gaining popularity for its casinos. Cheap airline flights will help you spend the extra money saved on airfare at casinos! The island is full of coffee, sugar cane and tobacco plantations, and one of them is worth visiting.

Meals are typically pork and bananas served with rice and the nation is also famous for its rum. Your shopping cart from here should include local art, rum, and handmade cigars, to name a few.