Puerto Rico

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It’s not just a place to surf or discover the perfect piña colada. Puerto Rico has a history of pirate inhabitants and hosts international art fairs within the colonial town of San Juan.

Checking out some of Matador’s articles on Puerto Rico will illuminate scenic drives around the Caribbean island, safety tips in the capital city, and green guides for traveling throughout the country.

Surf →

Hundreds of surfers staged a memorial paddle-out in Puerto Rico today for Andy Irons, the...

Green Guides →

The smallest island in the Greater Antilles is also the most environmentally challenged:...

Food →

Hollywood, Grammys, Emmys – whatever. Only chefs, “celebrity” or otherwise, can...

Narrative →

And what it means for tourism and travelers elsewhere.

World Events →

Violence in Puerto Rico gives us cause to think about the way we hurt one another.

Drink →

This is this is your basic illegal distilled moonshine, made from sugarcane. Straight...

Book Reviews →

As part of the Matador Twitter contest, we will be spotlighting cool gear we'll be giving...

By the Numbers →

Matador's managing editor sends in a by the numbers while working on a guidebook...

Trip Planning →

Unlike many other Latin American countries, Puerto Rico has a limited inter-city...

Sports + Adventure →

Bring a backpack and boots, and leave the snorkel at home.