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Over 3.2 million people inhabit the island. The majority are Christian.
Currency: US Dollar
Language: Spanish & English
Visa: Some countries do require a visa and some are allowed 90 days visit without.
Power: 110 volts. Plug types A & B
Safety: Puerto Rico is generally a safe country, but as everywhere keep your valuables safe. The biggest risk in Puerto Rico is natural disasters ie hurricanes and earthquakes.
Van’s called Publico’s are the most common for getting around, followed by taxi’s and car/bike hire.
Three Kings Day – January
San Sebastian Street Festival – January
Ponce Carnival – February
Casal’s Festival – March
Saborea Puerto Rico – April/May
Noche de San Juan – June
Weather is predominantly tropical rainforest, temperatures range from warm to hot, 21C in the mountains and 29 at lower elevations.
Packing:
Lightweight summer clothes with a light cardigan / jumper for cooler days.
Accommodation:-
Dorms – 50 USD
Basic Double Beds with air cond – 100 USD
Mid range Double – 240 USD
Luxury – 350 USD and up, and up
Food:-
Local restaurants – 10 USD
Resort or similar – 30 USD
Transport:-
Scooter hire – 100 USD per day
Car hire – from 60 USD per day (yes, cheaper than scooter)
Mauritius Our last leg in this journey and not the best arrival. The plane was late but then on arrival the queue for visa
A week in the tiny French Island of Reunion Landing in Reunion we were surprised to find no outlets to buy sim cards – which
Far North and Islands Chris arrives in Tana and an early flight to Diego Surez for the start of the last leg in this
10 day’s around the island Starting with a 2 hour plane delay, again… Must be something about this side of the world where all
Dominican Republic A great start, late arriving plane in Kingston, Jamaica – then an other long wait (why we wonder as no announcement). Eventually
Home of Reggae Montego Bay – Great song. Staying in a lovely airbnb with lots of plants and bird. Colourful slug among other things
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