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After a month that continued for a lifetime, there was never a better time to escape for an escape in the sun.
And with beautiful Caribbean beaches, rich Spanish colonial history and lush rain forests, there is no place to escape than Puerto Rico.
As an added bonus, American citizens don’t even need a passport to visit! It’s no wonder Puerto Rico breaks tourist records of all time.
A record year
It has just been announced that in 2024 Puerto Rico broke all previous tourist records and welcomed 6.6 million air passengers and 1.4 million cruise passengers.
This is the 4one Years in a row the island has broken its tourist records, with a record number of air and cruise passengers, question question and even jobs created in the tourism sector.
The CEO of the tourist administration of Puerto Rico, Leah Chandler, called it a “milestone year”.
The great thing about Puerto Rico is that it has something to offer for everyone.
If you want the convenience of island hopping, it is a popular destination for cruise travelers. And those looking for the exotic excitement of the Caribbean without the hassle of applying for a passport can fly directly to the capital of San Juan.
Increased flight connections
Going to Puerto Rico is so simple and you can fly non -stop to the island from cities in the US.
Spirit Airlines has added a new non -stop flight from San Antonio International Airport to San Juan, which will be launched in March. In October, Jet Blue has added non -stop flights To San Juan from Providence and Westchester County.
In May alone there are direct flights to San Juan from 28 different American cities.
The cheapest of these are New York, Miami and Boston, with return flights from a very affordable $ 92 per person.
Special events
2025 is a great year to visit Puerto Rico, thanks to the many special events on the island.
For the first time, the island will organize its own Puerto Rico Wine and Food Festival. The inaugural event takes place in San Juan from 3-6 April.
This will be a great opportunity to celebrate collaborations between local chefs, worldwide talent, valued wineries and expert mixologists, while the rich traditions of Puerto Rico honor.
Music fans must also make a Puerto Rican capital, because rapper Bad Bunny will record a residence with 21 shows in the Coliseo de Puerto José Miguelot in San Juan in San Juan this summer.
The first nine shows will be exclusively devoted to the locals, but tourists will be welcome to attend the remaining shows, which start on August 1.
More interested in cultural festivals? Then you have to get involved in the riot of color of carnival! Ponce carnival is one of the oldest and one of the most exciting parties in Puerto Rico, with the first celebration that takes place in 1858.
This year the event will take place from February 21 to March 4. Lively costumes, incredible music and masked figures inspired by African and Spanish folklore make this one of the most exciting events on the island’s calendar.
Explore Puerto Rico
There are so many reasons to visit Puerto Rico. The most obvious is the chance to relax on the white sandy beaches of the island. If you are a beach bum, then Luquillo, Seven Seas and Playa Escondido are all beautiful beaches with quiet water perfect for swimming.
Away from the beaches is the landscape of the island both diverse and spectacular. You can walk in the tropical rainforest or even enjoy a view of the mountains.
If you are a history fanatic or just want to suck up a local culture, go straight to El Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
This is on the coast of the old San Juan and is one of the most iconic fortifications built by the Spaniards in the region. It is now a world heritage and part of an impressive national park.
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