It was inaugurated as Monastery of Our Lady Carmen of San José in 1651, which was fitting because it sits right across the ...

Between the 16th and 20th centuries, a series of defensive structures was built at this strategic point in the Caribbean Sea to protect the city and the Bay of San Juan. They represent a fine display ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Many visitors flock to Old San Juan for nightlife, but you'll find more locals in La Placita de Santurce, a farmer's market by day that hums with music, dancing, dining, and ...

Jose Rodrigo Madera's images capture the pain of the Puerto Rico-born photographer as he surveyed the island Hurricane Maria upended. The Category 5 storm cut across Puerto Rico like a buzz saw on ...

Editor’s note: "Where to Retire: Puerto Rico" is part of an ongoing series on retiring abroad. To see all the articles in the series, jump to the end. U.S. retirees looking to make their ...

Pastor Nilka Marrero will slam her hand on the table, raise her voice and, if needed, shake her parishioners while playing ...

I visited Puerto Rico for the first time in April 2018, seven months after Hurricane Maria tormented the island. During the two years that I edited New York’s travel section and especially since ...