Sandy beaches, sun, music, arts and folklore make Puerto Rico an ideal destination for vacations. The local population prides itself on its cultural diversity.
A year-round temperature of 75 to 85 degrees makes Puerto Rico a destination for all seasons. Even though temperatures can climb to around 90 degrees at noon, the cool breeze makes mornings and afternoons more comfortable than in many parts of the continental United States.
Puerto Rico is the most accessible island in the Caribbean and is also a major hub for air operations. Tourists flock to the island from mid-December to mid-April. The island’s low season runs from late spring to late fall, when temperatures around 90 degrees prevail in most of the region. Puerto Rican attractions remain strong and vibrant, even in the off-season.
Puerto Rico has special events throughout the year. The most popular acts are held during the Patron Saint Festivities or Fiestas Patronales, in honor of the patron saint of each municipality. They include religious processions that originated as a Catholic tradition. Usually held in the town square, these festivals are colorful displays of pride and joy, with parades, games, carnival rides, regional food, and live entertainment.
The La Casita Festival presents outstanding musicians and dance groups from Puerto Rico. Painters and sculptors display their work at Turismo de Puerto Rico’s “La Casita” Tourism Center in San Juan.
For art lovers, a visit to the Museo de Arte de Ponce with its excellent collection of European and Latin American art in the Caribbean is a must. The city of San Germán is known for its architectural beauty. San Germán is also the second Puerto Rican city to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Buildings, monuments and plazas fill a 36-acre historic zone in San Germán.
The island offers a wide variety of sports such as golf, tennis and hiking. Playa Dorado, Playa Cerromar and Palmas del Mar are the main centers for golf, tennis and beach life. For lovers of water sports, scuba diving, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing off the coast of Condado-Isla de San Juan can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Americans flock to Puerto Rico year-round due to its popularity as a pristine tourist destination.
