Puerto Rico is a veritable paradise with a long and storied history. This beautiful island nation is both part of the US, while still enjoying a level of autonomy as well. One of the first Spanish colonies in the new world, Puerto Rico has an amazingly rich heritage comprised of a melange of different types of people that have come, gone and stayed on this island oasis for thousands of years. Part Caribbean, Part Hispanic, and Part American, Puerto Rico offers lucky visitors the best of all