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Puerto Rico, Discover a Magnificent and Unique Island, Full of Adventures and Experiences. Puerto Rico, officially known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico), is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. Aguas Buenas is known as La Ciudad de las Aguas Claras (city of clear waters), because of the purity of its fresh water springs, the name literally translates to "good waters". Originally named Aguabuena, a sector of Caguas, later in 1798, became Aguas Claras as residents started establishing houses near the area.
Vieques, along with the nearby island of Culebra, forms part of the Spanish Virgin Islands. Measuring 21 miles (34 km) in length and 3 miles (5 km) in width, Vieques spans an area of 52 square miles (135 square km). This island, annexed to Puerto Rico in 1854, derives its name from the Taino Indian term for a small island, "bieques."
On April 2, the Foraker Law, officially the Organic Act of 1900, is approved, establishing civil government and free commerce between the island and United States. The law was introduced into Congress by senator Joseph B. Foraker. Puerto Rico became U.S. first unincorporated territory. The new government had an American governor, with 5 Puerto ...
The San Juan Museum of Art and History was built in 1855 as a market and restored in 1979 as a cultural center, showcases Puerto Rico art and music, including concerts and festivals. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am - 4pm, 1-787-724-1875. The Pablo Casals Museum is the Spanish master's legacy to the people of Puerto Rico.
Hatillo, Puerto Rico. (ah-TEE-yo) Hatillo is known as "El Pueblo sin Sopa" (the town without soup). Hatillo was founded on June 30, 1823 by Agustín Ruiz Miranda. Hatillo is located on the northern coast of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean; north Lares and Utuado; east of Camuy; and west of Arecibo. Today, Hatillo is the mayor producer ...
Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. (PAIN-wai-lahs) Peñuelas known as "La Capital del Güiro" (güiro capital) and Valle de los Flamboyanes " (valley of the flame trees). Peñuelas was founded in 1793 by Diego de Alvarado. Peñuelas is located in the southern coast of the island, south of Adjuntas; east of Guayanilla; and west of Ponce.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) administers and delivers the mail in Puerto Rico. In 1963 the U.S. Postal Service numbered every American post office with a five-digit ZIP code. The first digit of a five-digit ZIP code divides the United States into 10 large groups of states numbered from 0 in the Northeast to 9 in the far West - 00601 for Adjuntas, Puerto Rico.
Juncos, Puerto Rico. (HOON-kos) Juncos is known as "Los Mulos del Valenciano". Juncos was founded on August 3, 1792. Juncos is located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Its rivers are: Gurabo and Valenciano.
Gurabo, Puerto Rico. (goo-RAH-bo) Gurabo is known as "La Ciudad de las Escaleras" (city of the stairs). Gurabo was founded in 1815 by Luis del Carmen Echevarría. The city is home the Universidad del Turabo (1972). Gurabo is located in the central eastern region, north of San Lorenzo; south of Trujillo Alto; east of Caguas; and west of Carolina ...
