The beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a self-governing U.S. territory in the Greater Antilles off the southeastern coast of mainland U.S.A. It is part of a chain of islands that includes Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Puerto Rico has a warm tropical climate, which is appealing to vacationers year round. Introduction to Puerto Rico - Overview & Culture - Location & Orientation - Currency - Tipping - Casinos - Liquor Law - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Old (Viejo) San Juan - Condado - El Yunque National Forest & El Portal Tropical Forest Center - Vieques - Culebra - Casa Don Q - La Aduana de Ponce - El Arsenal - Castillo de San Cristobal - Casa Blanca - Botanical Gardens - Hacienda Buena Vista - Observatorio de Arecibo - Beaches (Balnearios) - Nightclubs - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places to Shop