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Travelwise: The crossing of Puerto Rico’s cultures

By Suemedha Sood

A primer to visiting the Caribbean island, once founded by the Spanish and now a commonwealth of the United States. Read more…

In Puerto Rico, Culebra vs Vieques

By Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet

Culebra, an 11-sq-mile slice of sleepy eccentricity, is revered by tranquillity seekers, while 52-sq-mile Vieques caters to a wider variety of tastes, from families to night owls. Read more…

Puerto Rico’s contrasting eco-parks

By Ginger Adams Otis, Lonely Planet

As El Yunque soaked up most of the island’s abundant moisture, poor parched Guanica – on the Caribbean side – went without, transforming into a unique dry forest. Read more…

Puerto Rico’s underground caves

By Karina Martinez-Carter

A network of more than 220 subterranean caves stretches 286 acres below the bustle of the island’s heavily trafficked thoroughfares. Read more…

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Unexpected tastes at Heladería Lares

By Karina Martinez-Carter

Puerto Rico’s hottest ice cream shop scoops more than 50 flavours a day, ranging from chocolate to garlic to sweet potato sprinkled with cinnamon. Read more…

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