National GeographicJul 9The essential guide to visiting Puerto RicoCenturies-old forts, lush rainforests, glowing bioluminescent bays, and a vibrant culinary scene reveal an island where history, nature, and culture converge.taste Puerto Rican rums30 things in this storyDistrito T-MobileSightsite of Spanish-language New Year's countdownCarnaval PonceñoFestivalFebruary celebration with vejigante masksCasa Museo del VejiganteMuseumlearn about and make vejigante masksRoyal IsabelaHotelworld-famous golf coursePara La NaturalezaPlacenonprofit managing public landsRio Camuy Cave ParkSightthird-largest cavern system in the worldTanama RiverSightgo tubing and see Taino petroglyphsFinca El GirasolSightsunflower farm in GuanicaCathedral of San Juan BautistaMuseumsecond-oldest church in Western HemisphereCastillo San Felipe del MorroMuseumhistoric fort, good for kite flyingCastillo San CristóbalAttractionpart of San Juan National Historic SiteLa Casita de RonesRestauranttaste Puerto Rican rumsEl YunqueParkPuerto Rico’s tropical rainforestEl PortalSightvisitor's center with welcome videoLa Coca FallsSightwaterfall guests pass on driveYokahú TowerViewpointlookout tower with ocean viewsPaseo de La PrincesaTrailtree-lined walkway with bay viewsOld San JuanNeighborhoodhistoric district, UNESCO World Heritage SiteFiestas de la Calle San SebastianFestivalCharco El HippieSightCharco AzulSightLas PaylasAttractionLas TinajasAttractionJardín BotánicoParkLonganiza TrailTrailLechón TrailTrailHacienda MuñozSightHacienda San PedroCaféMosquito BaySightPGA TourPlaceRead the full piece at National Geographic →