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Articles about Puerto Rico

Get your visa for Puerto Rico

How to get a visa for Puerto Rico - Travel Information

by Visagov | December 22, 2025
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States with self-government: Puerto Rico has local institutions and a Constitution for internal administration. Even so, the political and legal framework remains subject to the authority of...
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Puerto Rican Flag

Do you need a passport to go to Puerto Rico? Full guide

by Catherine Carey | May 3, 2023
Puerto Rico is an island blessed with sunny weather and dreamy landscapes of blue waters and shiny beaches. It also has a very rich culture influenced by the island’s indigenous Taino population and strong Spanish and...
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How to get around in Puerto Rico and get a panoramic view of Puerto Rico

A guide on how to get around in Puerto Rico and tips

by Visagov | February 13, 2023
Imagine this. You wake up on a gorgeous morning to the sound of tropical birds chirping in the palm trees in front of your comfortable bungalow. The sun is filtering through your bedroom window, and you...
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map of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico entry requirements: Essential travel guide

by Visagov | January 30, 2023
Nestled between the Caribbean sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Puerto Rico is blessed with sunny weather and dreamy landscapes. A rich culture influenced by the island’s indigenous Taíno population and strong Spanish and African heritage combined...
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blue house on a cliff in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico status: Is Puerto Rico part of the US?

by Juan José Herranz | October 19, 2020
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island located to the east of the Dominican Republic, which has an area of approximately 9000 km2 and a population of fewer than 4 million inhabitants. Even so, this island has...
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