Be Captivated by Nature
In terms of beauty, Puerto Rico is astonishingly diverse. With over 36 nature reserves, 19 state forests, and five wildlife refuges, traveling across the Island quickly brings the opportunity to enjoy the contrast of scenery and get back in touch with nature.
You can appreciate the marine life diversity across the nearly 300 beaches along the 272 miles of coastline. Each area has a distinctive quality and varied marine life with different characteristics – like colors, sand textures, and wave flow.
If you're seeking eco-friendly experiences like no other, Puerto Rico is the place to go. The Island has three of the world'sbioluminescent bays. The fluorescent waters result from a delicate ecosystem made up of single-cell organisms that release energy when agitated, giving the effect of "glow in the dark" water.Mosquito Bayin Vieques is currently the brightest bioluminescent ecosystem in the world, so – to make the most of your visit- be sure to avoid full moon nights.
Puerto Rico also hasEl Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. Forest Systemwhere it rains at least four times a day. Within its 28,000 acres, you can find over 240 species of plants, rare endangered fauna, several rivers, streams, and waterfalls. In addition, El Yunque is the most ancient area designated as a natural reserve in the Western Hemisphere.
The karstic zone or the northern karst region is one of the most precious non-renewable resources because of the unique ecosystems developed there. For example, you can find the largest riverine estuaries, fossil deposits, and an extensive cave system with over 2,000 caverns that house the world's second-largest river.
The beauty of Puerto Rico? You can enjoy all its diversity in a single day.
