What should I know about traveling to Puerto Rico?

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Anonymous wrote:uses dollars, they speak English in most places, friendly people, GREAT FOOD!, passports not required, beaches have great variety- there are many, island easy to get around drive on the right, has 3 airports for commercial flights..ur not chained to in and out of San Juan, somewhat inexpensive but other parts may make you say the opposite ( islands cost a bit more), news about economy or crime has very little to do with you as a tourist, zika threat over but wear repellent, wear lots of sunscreen or you will burn, bring back some rum and coffee, do all sides of the island if you have time as a loop

We were there over spring break. This is all excellent advice.

Second the recommendations for Luquillo Beach, the kiosks in Luquillo, and El Yunque rainforest. We also loved visiting the forts in old San Juan. Also, the food is excellent.

All this and if you are going with kids, go to pigeon park in Old San Juan. We loved it.

Forgot to mention none of us got any mosquito bites. I did buy those repellent bracelets but I didn't really notice any around and mosquitoes LOVE LOVE LOVE me.
Came home and got a dozen bites at the DC zoo though.

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Cell phones work too! Coverage can be a little slow when not in OSJ but definitely adequate.