When you're traveling to Puerto Rico, it's always best to arm yourself with a basic understanding of the country, its culture, and the people that populate the tiny Caribbean country. With some Puerto Rico vacations, such a level of familiarity is unnecessary. Where instead of walking the warm and pillowy beaches of the Rio Grande or kite sailing in Rincon, you may, instead, find yourself at a hotel in Puerto Rico that is littered with screeching children and congested buffet lines; neither of which are why you planned a Puerto Rico vacation in the first place.
Avoiding the latter is fairly straight-forward—do a little research and book smart. But to truly experience Puerto Rico, one must visit the place not advertising in TV commercials. Resist temptation, veer clear of the bargain-bin all-inclusive vacations. We suggest the timeless settings imbued by Rio Grande or Old San Juan; however, that's the last bit of advice we have to offer. Instead, what we are bringing to the table are all of the odd facts—Puerto Rico's eccentricities—that make it the Caribbean's most unique and beautiful, isle
Things you won't learn in Puerto Rico, or by experiencing Puerto Rico on the Web:
• The late Pope John Paul II only consume Puerto Rican coffee. That's not to say that he never ate solid food, but that his drink of choice was derived from the aromatic coffee bean of Puerto Rico.
• The island, among other things, is known for its Puerto Rico resorts, as they offer some of the best blends of extreme luxury and service, and the qualities inherent to their natural surroundings.
• Puerto Rico has received the crown, five times, at the Miss Universe beauty pageant.
• The Coquil frog only exists in Puerto Rico and serves as a symbol for the country. However, in recent years, they have become something of a nuisance to residents.
• The Caribbean's largest beach festival is held in Manati, Puerto Rico during the summer.
• Puerto Rico's San Juan is the second oldest city in the Americas.
• The Puerto Rico Trench is the second deepest in the world, and the deepest in point in the Atlantic Ocean.
