Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, tropical air, Puerto Rico. Exotic flowers, rhythmic beats, mouth-watering cuisine, Puerto Rico. This enchanting island is nestled in the middle of the Caribbean and is truly a natural beauty. Just east of the Dominican Republic and southeast of Miami, Florida the island ranks in with a land area comparable to [...]
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San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
Founded in 1509, San Juan became a walled city protected by multiple forts. It guarded an important entrance into the Spanish Main, and withstood multiple attacks by the British and Dutch (some partially successful). It was considered the Gibraltar of the West Indies. Due to its military significance, the government kept the growing population within [...]