About this book
Discover a land of lush jungles and dazzling white sand with The Rough Guide to Puerto Rico. The full-colour introduction will inspire you with stunning photography of the "things not to miss" from the cosmopolitan city of San Juan to the exotic flora and fauna of the Caribbean National Forest. Dozens of user-friendly maps will guide you to our recommended accommodation and there are hundreds of restaurant reviews for gourmet eateries and local food stalls across the island. Covering all must-sees such as the Río Camuy caves and the romantic colonial town of Ponce, the guide also features full-colour inserts on Festivals dedicated to fruits and flowers, and Food, including independent gourmet coffee producers and regional specialties. The guide features in-depth sections on Mayagüez, La Cordillera, Vieques and Culebra, as well as all the practical information you'd expect from a Rough Guide. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Puerto Rico.
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Table of contents
- Colour section 1
- Contents 3
- Introduction 4
- Where to go 6
- When to go 9
- Things not to miss 11
- Basics 17
- Getting there 19
- Getting around 21
- Accommodation 24
- Food and drink 27
- Festivals and public holidays 30
- Sports and outdoor activities 32
- Culture and etiquette 36
- Travel essentials 37
- Guide 43
- 1 San Juan and around 46
- 2 El Yunque and the east coast 91
- 3 Vieques and Culebra 119
- 4 The north coast and karst country 149
- 5 Porta del Sol 167
- 6 Porta Caribe 207
- 7 La Ruta Panorámica 235
- Contexts 259
- History 261
- Art and culture 273
- Film 277
- Books 279
- Language 283
- Pronunciation 285
- Spanish language basics 286
- Puerto Rican menu reader 288
- Glossary 292
- Small print & Index 293
