Discovery of Puerto Rico Day
Celebrate the birth of a US territory! See how people around the world commemorate the day Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico.
Locals celebrate the National Puerto Rico Day Parade in New York City.
The beautiful beach of San Juan.
Colors of the rainbow brighten the downtown streets of San Juan.
A gorgeous view of the El Morro coast in Old San Juan.
Tostones, or twice-fried plantains, are a popular Puerto Rican side dish.
A wide shot of the capitol in Puerto Rico.
Empanadas are a delicious favorite in Puerto Rico and South America.
An aerial view of San Felipe Fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo is a great escape from busy San Juan.
A favorite Puerto Rican dish is Bacalaito, a codfish fritter.
The Casa de Espana, a beautiful home not open to the public, hosts many events and is a photographers' favorite.
Several traditional Puerto Rican dishes are made with taro root.