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Is the Ocean Dangerous in Puerto Rico? What Swimmers Need to Know

Is the Ocean Dangerous in Puerto Rico? What Swimmers Need to Know

The short answer: it depends entirely on which coast and which beach you're on. Puerto Rico's geography creates dramatically different ocean conditions on its various coasts, and the island has a meaningful number of drowning incidents every year — ...

Puerto Rico's Jungle: El Yunque, and Are There Venomous Snakes or Spiders?

Puerto Rico's Jungle: El Yunque, and Are There Venomous Snakes or Spiders?

Puerto Rico is not just beaches. The northeastern corner of the island is covered by El Yunque National Forest — the only tropical rainforest in the entire United States National Forest system. It receives up to 200 inches of rain per year, suppo...

Should You Rent a Car in Puerto Rico? An Honest Guide

Should You Rent a Car in Puerto Rico? An Honest Guide

The question of whether to rent a car in Puerto Rico is genuinely context-dependent. Get the answer wrong and you'll either miss most of the island or spend your San Juan days frustrated by traffic and parking. Here's the honest breakdown. Rent a ...