Puerto Rico
These Salt Flats in Puerto Rico Are Cotton-Candy Pink
The distinct color of Las Salinas comes from a combination of algae, bacteria, salt and water
The Puerto Rican Island Where 1,500 Monkeys Rule
The Caribbean Primate Research Center on Monkey Island is one of the world’s top institutions for studying primate behavior
How a Network of Family-Owned Inns in Puerto Rico Is Preserving the Island's Culture
In beach towns and mountain villages, 'paradores' provide guests a truly authentic experience
A Brief History of Puerto Rico's Beloved Mofongo
And how you can make the hearty, 'crunchy-soft' meal
Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bays Are Brighter Than Ever
The nightly light shows have rebounded from Hurricane Maria's devastating blow
The Lure of Puerto Rico's Chinchorros
Eating, drinking and dancing between food stalls has become a popular way to experience the island
Puerto Rico Has the Highest Covid-19 Vaccination Rate Among the United States and Its Territories
Mass vaccination events and compliance with restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus helped control community transmission rates
Massive Arecibo Telescope Collapses in Puerto Rico
The radio telescope was once the largest in the world, and played a key role in many major astronomical discoveries over the last 50 years
After Suffering Irreparable Damage, It's Lights Out for the Arecibo Observatory's Iconic Telescope
The 1,000-foot telescope has been a pillar for astronomical research, leading to some of the cosmos' most exciting discoveries
In Puerto Rico, Women Won the Vote in a Bittersweet Game of Colonial Politics
Puertorriqueñas' fight for suffrage shaped by class, colonialism and racism—but even today, island residents cannot vote for president
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Damages Puerto Rican Museums
The Museo de la Massacre de Ponce and Casa Paoli were among the buildings affected by Saturday's tremors
Lin-Manuel Miranda Teams Up With Google to Digitize Puerto Rico's Art
The devastation of Hurricane Maria highlighted the importance of preserving the island's cultural treasures
Telling the History of the U.S. Through Its Territories
In "How to Hide an Empire," Daniel Immerwahr explores America far beyond the borders of the Lower 48
The Slow Recovery in Puerto Rico
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria approaches, Puerto Ricans feel not only devastated but abandoned
For More Than Five Decades, José Feliciano's Version of the National Anthem Has Given Voice to Immigrant Pride
The acclaimed musician offers a moving welcome to the newest U.S. citizens and donates his guitar
This Costa Rican Paradise Shelters Over 1,000 Stray Dogs
A photographer documents scenes from Territorio De Zaguates, a converted farm in the Santa Bárbara mountains that's giving abandoned dogs a second chance
Bringing Taíno Peoples Back Into History
An upcoming Smithsonian exhibition explores the legacy of Native peoples in the Greater Antilles and their contemporary heritage movement
Why Puerto Rico's Power Can't Come From Solar 'Microgrids' Alone
The island could benefit from on-site solar and battery backup, but the strategy isn't a cure-all for its energy woes
Archaeologists Date Pre-Hispanic Puerto Rican Rock Art for the First Time
A new analysis looks at the thousands of images found in caves on Mona Island, a spiritual hub for the Taino culture
