The Adventure Guide to Puerto Rico

Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience.

Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations.

Visit the land of sizzling salsa music, Spanish ruins and tropical rain forest. Explores archaeological sites & preserves. Old San Juan, El Yunque, the Caribbean National Forest, Palmas del Mar, Ponce, Guanica, Mayaguez, Mona Island, Vieques, Arecibo and San German are but a few of the destinations. Practical travel tips, including how to use the local buses and safety for women. Island culture, history, geography, religion. Color photos and maps.

Harry Pariser crams a lot of useful information into a portable, attractive book, making his Guide to Puerto Rico both practical and user-friendly. There are hotels, restaurants, and how to get around, history, sea life, hurricanes and religion, festivals, music, and an A-Z of Puerto Rican food. The quality of his descriptions invite you to visit, and the quantity of details lets you enjoy it once you're there.