Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico consists of a main island of Puerto Rico and various smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, Mona, Desecheo, and Caja de Muertos. Of the latter five, only Culebra and Vieques are inhabited year-round. Mona is uninhabited through large parts of the year except for employees of the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources. There are also many other even smaller islands including Monito and "La Isleta de San Juan" known as Old San Juan.

The mainland measures some 100 miles by 35 nautical miles (170 km by 60 km). It is mostly mountainous with large coastal areas in the north and south regions of the island. The main mountainous range is called "La Cordillera Central" (The Central Range). The highest elevation point of Puerto Rico, Cerro de Punta (4,390 feet; 1,338 m), is located in this range. Another important peak is El Yunque, located in the Sierra de Luquillo at the El Yunque National Forest, with a maximum elevation of 3,494 feet (1,065 m). The capital, San Juan, is located on the main island's north coast. Because of its small size and rich, fertile soil, Puerto Rico has one of the high densification rates in the Americas!

Located in the tropics, Puerto Rico enjoys an average temperature of 82.4 °F (28 °C) throughout the year. The seasons do not change very drastically. The temperature in the south is usually a few degrees higher than the north and temperatures in the central interior mountains are always cooler than the rest of the island. The hurricane season spans between June and November.

Our Favorite Puerto Rico Resort Hotel:  El Conquistador



This phenomenal property is located on a cliff with unsurpassed ocean views. The hotel service is superb and the restaurants are "top notch". Recreation at the hotel also includes a casino, multiple shops, outdoor pools and many smaller restaurants for quick and tasty meals. The funicular entertained our children and provides lovely ocean views (it takes passengers from the hotel to the marina). It is important to mention that there is a kids camp for children ages 4 and up (must be potty trained).  Exciting news to share is that the hotel is in the process of building a state of the art water park. More slides!! The water park will be completed in early 2008.

Experience this vibrant Puerto Rico resort for yourself, complete with outstanding accommodations, attentive service, and a magnificent setting:

• Located on the northeastern tip of Puerto Rico, near El Yunque Rain Forest
• Four miles from the stores and attractions of downtown Fajardo and Fajardo
• Easy access to world-class golf, wind surfing, scuba diving, and fishing
• A 12-minute boat ride from our private Palomino Island
• 31 miles from San Juan and Luis MuÑoz Marin International Airport (SJU)