Puerto Rico is a great place to visit; It’s full of history and sun, and while there are those who vacation here every year to learn more about the place, they never hear about the fun and quirky facts about Puerto Rico.
Did you know that Puerto Rico has more famous fast food restaurants per square mile than almost anywhere else in the world? The only country that beats us is China; You name one of the world’s most famous fast food restaurants and we’re bound to have it, which means everyone’s tastes are catered for.
Those who like to peek at the sentry boxes that are built into the El Morro and San Critobal fortresses may not know everything about their history. These sentry boxes were nicknamed ‘La Garita del Dablio’ which means ‘The Devil’s Sentry Box’ because it is reported that some of the Spanish soldiers who guarded the entrance to the port at night would simply disappear causing people to think something quite sinister. was going on; when in reality the soldiers had just met local girls and decided to elope with them!
If you’re a bit of a fan of science fiction and aliens, you might be interested to know that Puerto Rico is home to the only rainforest that ‘belongs’ to the United States, ‘El Yunque’ is home to a secret military base in the jungle. and no one can enter. Known as the ‘Area 51’ of the Caribbean, this base is surrounded by armed guards who threaten to shoot anyone who gets too close. This part of the world is known for its UFO activity and it is reported that a species of reptile-like creature known as Chupacabrahs has been seen time and time again in the forest surrounding the base.
For something a little less scary and a little more relaxing it’s the rum theme; Puerto Rico is known as the rum capital of the world because it produces more than one hundred thousand tons each year and San Juan is home to the largest rum distillery in the world. The rum is so good because every step of the rum-making process is overseen and governed by law, ensuring only the best rum is produced. You can have the pleasure of a tour of the factory and a taste of the rum itself – lovely!
Enjoy your stay in this historical and unique part of the world; be sure to take a look at the Puerto Rico hotels that you think will suit your tastes and book a room as soon as you can.