Puerto RicoPart of the United States since 1898, the exotic and beautiful Puerto Rico lies jewel-like in the warm Caribbean Sea, with the Atlantic on its north shore. This 8.768 sq km volcanic island is gently fanned by trade winds.
Old San Juan, Puero RicoA view from El Morro Dort of San Juan Cemetery, shoeing the jagged coast and San Cristobal Fort.
El Yunque Caribbean National ForestFirst protected by the Spanish, President Theodore Roosevelt declared this tropical rainforest the Luquillo Forest Reserve in 1903. Changed to the Caribbean National Forest in 1935, this nearly 28,000 acre reserve has an annual rainfall of 100 billion gallons, 8 major rivers, 4 different forest types and host numerous exotic plants and animals.
Ciencias Park, Bayamon
Castillo de San Felipe Del MorroSan Juan's main defense. Started in 1540, it took over 240 years to complete. It's walls rise 138 feet from the sea and has six levels of tunnels and dungeons.
Ponce Fire House
My 1st cards fom Puerto Rico. Thanks so much Marie for the swap!
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