Puerto Rico
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Americas · Caribbean
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Bad Bunny
musician
He is a globally successful singer and rapper who helped popularize Latin urban music.
Local Delicacy
Mofongo
A savory dish made from mashed fried plantains, often served with meat or seafood.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
El Yunque National Forest
It is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
Agriculture & Produce
Plantains are among Puerto Rico's most important food crops and a major farm commodity.
Pineapple is one of Puerto Rico's best-known tropical fruits and has long commercial importance.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The Puerto Rican cuatro is the island's signature string instrument and a symbol of jíbaro music.
Bongos are widely used in Puerto Rican salsa and other Afro-Caribbean popular styles.
The güiro provides a defining scraping rhythm in jíbaro, salsa, and many Puerto Rican genres.
Handheld frame drums are essential in bomba and plena performance traditions.
Conga drums are central to Puerto Rican dance music and Afro-Caribbean ensemble playing.