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When Christopher Columbus stepped ashore here in 1493, he paved the way for 400 years of Spanish colonial influence on architecture, cuisine, language and religion. You’ll see that uniquely European spirit throughout the country today, as well as the cultural contributions of the indigenous Tainos people and a variety of African settlers. The United States has shaped Puerto Rico’s growth, too, in the 108 years since it claimed the island in the Spanish-American War.

The capital city of Puerto Rico, San Juan is known for its two distinct hubs of tourism: Old San Juan, where residents relish their Spanish colonial roots and the quaint, cobble-stoned streets they stroll each day, and New San Juan, flush with resorts, fine restaurants and casinos. Visitors can pair a tour of historic military strongholds with a round of Vegas-style gambling. Natural attractions also flourish in Puerto Rico, such as the 28,000-acre El Yunque rain forest.

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