The Amateur Traveler talks to Casey about a recent trip to Puerto Rico. Here about Caribbean National Forest (El Yunque), Beaches, San Juan, Old San Juan, Aricebo, getting around and why this island is very close to the U.S. but still has its own identity. Also here Chris’ recommendation for a side trip to Vieques and its Bioluminescent Bay.

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Show Notes

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Puerto Rico on the map
Puerto Rico
Caribbean National Forest (El Yunque)
Plaza Las Americas
Que Pasa Magazine
Arecibo Observatory (official page)
Arecibo Observatory
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Northern Puerto Rico Travel Guide (pdf)
Vieques, Bioluminescent Bay
Puerto Rico Getaways

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