Puerto Rico, which is made up of smaller islands including Viegues, Culebra, and Mona, can be found in the Caribbean, relatively close to the Dominican Republic …show more content…
The only difference is that Puerto Rico does not vote for any presidential elections or senate/representative elections. Although, this is the case “Puerto Rico has authority over its internal affairs. United States controls: interstate trade, foreign relations and commerce, customs administration, control of air, land and sea, immigration and emigration, nationality and citizenship, currency, maritime laws, military service, military bases, army, navy and air force, declaration of war, constitutionality of laws, jurisdictions and legal procedures, treaties, radio and television--communications, agriculture, mining and minerals, highways, postal system; Social Security, and other areas generally controlled by the federal government in the United States. Puerto Rican institutions control internal affairs unless U.S. law is involved, as in matters of public health and …show more content…
Located in the northeastern part of Puerto Rico it is the only tropical national forest in the United States. El Yunque gets over 200 inches of rain every year! While visiting this national you will see magnificent crags and waterfalls and lush vegetation. The other interesting thing you will find is the Taíano petroglyphs. If you have never been to a rain forest make sure to stop and see this one while visiting Puerto Rico. Lastly, on our tour of Puerto Rico, Castillo San Cristóbal, which is also known as Fort San Cristóbal. Built by Spain to protect the city of San Juan against land attack it has become part of San Juan National Historic Site. The largest fortification built by the Spanish is Castillo San Cristóbal and was finished in 1783 and is accompanied by 27 ares of land. Such a beautiful building that you don’t want to miss while visiting the breathtaking Puerto