<strong>Island escape:</strong> Puerto Rico recently relaxed its travel requirements.
Island escape: Puerto Rico recently relaxed its travel requirements.
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<strong>City celebration:</strong> Old San Juan is still celebrating after marking its 500th anniversary in 2021.
City celebration: Old San Juan is still celebrating after marking its 500th anniversary in 2021.
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<strong>Old San Juan: </strong>The historic district is known for its pastel-colored colonial architecture.
Old San Juan: The historic district is known for its pastel-colored colonial architecture.
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<strong>Isla Verde: </strong>This resort area east of San Juan near the international airport is popular with visitors.
Isla Verde: This resort area east of San Juan near the international airport is popular with visitors.
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<strong>Bomba:</strong> Music and dance is part of <em>bomba</em>, an expression of Puerto Rican culture.<br />
Bomba: Music and dance is part of bomba, an expression of Puerto Rican culture.
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<strong>Island cuisine: </strong>Plantains are a common element of many meals in Puerto Rico.
Island cuisine: Plantains are a common element of many meals in Puerto Rico.
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<strong>Buyé beach:</strong> In Cabo Rojo on Puerto Rico's southwest coast, Buyé beach is one of several enticing stretches of sand.
Buyé beach: In Cabo Rojo on Puerto Rico's southwest coast, Buyé beach is one of several enticing stretches of sand.
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<strong>Fresh produce:</strong> A market in Mayagüez, on Puerto Rico's west coast, brims with local fruits and vegetables.
Fresh produce: A market in Mayagüez, on Puerto Rico's west coast, brims with local fruits and vegetables.
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<strong>Ponce: </strong>The city of Ponce, on Puerto Rico's southern coast, was founded in 1692.
Ponce: The city of Ponce, on Puerto Rico's southern coast, was founded in 1692.
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<strong>Bioluminescent bay by day: </strong>This bay in the southern town of Lajas is one of three bays in Puerto Rico that glows in the dark.
Bioluminescent bay by day: This bay in the southern town of Lajas is one of three bays in Puerto Rico that glows in the dark.
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