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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
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
Chirps of Coqui Frogs May Be Getting Shorter and Higher Pitched As Climate Warms
The shift in duration and pitch could impede females’ ability to pick up on mating signals, researchers say
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
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