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Puerto Rico offers skyscrapers and surf, museums and nightclubs, rainforest and desert, all packed into a chunk of Caribbean territory smaller than Connecticut. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest city in the U.S. and its territories, San Juan offers five centuries of Spanish-influenced history, a colorful arts scene, and vibrant dining and nightlife. Yet many cruise passengers give the city – the Caribbean’s busiest embarkation point – and the island itself only a cursory look before climbing aboard their floating hotel, destined to more escapist fantasies. Stick around and you’ll discover one of the region’s liveliest destinations.
Beach bums, culture vultures, history buffs, and party animals all find plenty of lures in Puerto Rico. The island is also the best-connected Caribbean destination to the largest number of U.S. cities.
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