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Climate

The climate of Puerto Rico is tropical, hot all year round, with a hotter and muggy season from May to October, and a relatively cool season from December to March. On the south coast, in winter the temperature is slightly higher, because the prevailing winds, the northeast trade winds, come from the interior; for example, in Ponce the maximum temperature in January and February is 30 °C (86 °F). At higher altitudes, the temperature is slightly lower: for example, in Adjuntas, at 500 metres (1,600 feet) above sea level, highs range from 25 °C (77 °F) in winter, to 29 °C (77 to 84 °F) in summer, while on Cerro Maravilla, the fourth highest peak on the island, at 1,200 metres (3,900 feet), highs range from 20 °C (68 °F) in winter, to 23 °C (73 °F) in summer. 

As regards the rains, in Puerto Rico there is a rainy season from April to November, with a first rainy peak in May, a relative decrease in June and July, and a second stronger peak from August In October. 
The north-east trade winds, which blow all year round, but especially in the cool season, starting from November, discharge moisture, which has been picked up in the sea, in the form of rain, especially on the northern side, which therefore is rainier than the southern side.

The best time to visit Puerto Rico, in general, is the coolest and least rainy period from December to March, which is also outside of the hurricane season; more in particular, the best time is February-March along the north and east coasts, and from December to March along the south and west coast, because they are generally the least rainy periods. In April there is a certain increase in rainfall, especially in inland areas, while the rains on the southern coast are still quite rare. 

Getting Here

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CAR
Renting your own vehicle is a great way to ensure you get to experience the best of what Puerto Rico has to offer, and you’ll easily find many car rental agencies online and onsite. With prices varying from one agency to another, it is recommended to research the available options online before committing to an agency, to make sure you are getting the best deal. Some car rental companies also provide maps or the island, which is a necessary item to possess when navigating around Puerto Rico. Cards can also often be purchased at the nearest town or petrol station.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
San Juan’s network of urban trains and buses offer a very efficient and budget-friendly way to explore the capital’s many points of interests, with fares starting as low as $0.75 per trip. And if you wish to mingle with the locals and know enough Spanish to get by, make use of the publico, a cheap transport system with pre-set routes used by the locals, and available in most towns.

TROLLEY
This free transport takes visitors from one touristy site to the next in Old San Juan, and is a great stress-free way to get acquainted with the city upon your arrival on the island.

BIKE
Those wanting to opt for a more active option will enjoy being able to rent a bike from the many agencies found around the island. Whether you choose to ride along the endless coastline or explore the hidden treasures of the city, cycling in Puerto Rico is a great way to embrace all the stunning sites and vistas on offer, with the freedom of stopping and taking it all in at any time. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy cycling around the beautiful islands of Vieques and Culebra.

FERRY
A great way to explore the many beauties of the Puerto Rico archipelago is to hop on a ferry, taking you from one island to the next. From Old San Juan, a ferry takes you to Catano, where you can enjoy a tour of the famous Bacardi distillery. To escape the tourist crowds, take a 45 minutes drive east of San Juan to the port of Fajardo, where you can catch a ferry to Vieques and Culebra. On the southern coast of the island, a ferry takes you for a day trip from the town of Ponce to the nature reserve of Caja de Muerto. For a day of swimming, snorkeling and relaxing at Gilligan’s island, also known as Cayo Aurora, catch a ferry from the western town of Guanica.

History of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s first known settlers were the Ortoiroid people, a group of Amerindian hunters and fishermen who traveled from the South American continent and arrived on the island around 4,000 years ago. In 1990, the remains of a man dating from 2,000 years ago were found at an archaeological site in Vieques.

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