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Welcome to Puerto Rico, La Isla Encatadora! This is truly an enchanting island, one of many names and faces—to start with, Borinquen, Boricua, Querida Boricua, San Juan Bautista; whatever you call it, this island is sure to mean something a little different to anyone fortunate enough to tread upon its shores.

To many, Puerto Rico is the ideal beachside playground, a haven from bitter winters and daily routine. For others, this is the daily routine, a home rooted in centuries of mixed cultural heritage as well as modern influences evident in the heavily industrialized northern regions. To others yet, Puerto Rico is a question of political import and national identity; or a shining gateway to better earnings and better living; or simply a really great spot to surf.

The sure thing is that whatever you’re looking for in a trip here, be it nightlife or nature, culture or coral reef, you’re bound to find it—and Let’s Go can help. Let’s Go: Puerto Rico 2008 gives a revamped look at the hottest nightlife in San Juan, from discos to lounges to local bars, as well as expanded coverage of the island’s undiscovered northwest. The hidden gems of the Isabela and Jobos areas offer pristine beaches, off-season surf options, and proximity to the north’s stunning karstic landscapes.

Our introductory Life and Times section will fill you in on Puerto Rico’s history, while our Beyond Tourism chapter will guide you to short- or long-term study and volunteer opportunities all over the island, from guarding turtle eggs in Culebra to researching forest regeneration in North America’s only tropical rainforest. Be sure to check out the sidebar features, a selection of interviews, local news events, hidden deals, and first-hand accounts of budget travel. And, as usual, all our listings are selected with a mind toward budget travel that doesn’t skimp on the experience. However you choose to explore Puerto Rico, Let’s Go will help you figure out what the Isla Encantadora holds in store for you.