Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the designation of commonwealth. Located about 1,000 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic in the Greater Antilles and the U.S. …
Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the designation of commonwealth. Located about 1,000 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic in the Greater Antilles and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles, it consists of the eponymous main island and numerous smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. With approximately 3.2 million residents, it is divided into 78 municipalities, of which the most populous is the capital municipality of San Juan, followed by those within the San Juan metropolitan area. Spanish and English are the official languages of the government, though Spanish predominates.
Sovereign state: United States
Before annexation: Captaincy General of Puerto Rico
Cession from Spain: 10 December 1898
Current constitution: 25 July 1952
Capital: San Juan
Largest city: San Juan–Caguas–Guaynabo metropolitan area
Common languages: 94.3% Spanish · 5.5% English · 0.2% other
Ad5-Star Rated OldSanJuan Tickets, Trips and Activities! Book Top Tours on Viator. Quick & Easy Purchase Process! Full Refund Available up to 24 Hours Before Your Tour Date
Verified Reviews · Over 300,000 Experiences · Reserve Now, & Pay Later
The most venerable and polished of the tour-and-activity sites. – BBC
AdFull refund available up to 24 Hours before your tour date. Quick & easy purchase process. Experience the culture of PuertoRico. Read reviews & book today.
Book with Confidence · Telephone Support · Secure Payments · Guaranteed Low Price