Fun facts about Puerto Rico

10 facts about Puerto Rico: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

  1. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory known for its beautiful beaches
  2. The capital city of Puerto Rico is San Juan
  3. Puerto Rico is home to the El Yunque National Forest, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S.
  4. The official languages of Puerto Rico are Spanish and English
  5. Puerto Rico hosts the annual San Sebastian Street Festival in Old San Juan
  6. The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was one of the world's largest radio telescopes
  7. Puerto Rican cuisine includes dishes like mofongo and arroz con gandules
  8. The island features historic Spanish colonial architecture
  9. Puerto Rico is known for its vibrant music and dance, including salsa and reggaeton
  10. The coqui, a small tree frog, is a national symbol of Puerto Rico

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