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Discover Puerto Rico

Celebrate the birth of a US territory! See why people around the world commemorate the day Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico and how 4 million Americans honor their Puerto Rican heritage.

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San Juan

San Juan is known for its beautiful beaches -- but did you know that it’s also the second-oldest European city established in the Americas, second only to Santo Domingo?

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Beauty of Puerto Rico

The beauty of Puerto Rico spans natural and architectural wonders. Journey through the main island of Puerto Rico, as well as Vieques, Culebra and Mona, for the best beaches, landmarks and more.

Why We Love the Puerto Ricans

Check out photos of the wonderful reasons why we love Puerto Ricans, including the Puerto Rican national baseball team, Jennifer Lopez, tamales and Vieques' bioluminescent bay.

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