People enjoy a sunny day at the Isla Verde Beach, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Jan. 24, 2013. A good tip for all Puerto Rican beaches is to go early in the morning when the water is calm and there are no crowds. Otherwise, go to Vieques, which has spectacular beaches and that are secluded even in the high season. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)
Tourists walk near the 16th century Spanish fort called El Morro in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 24, 2013. There's an entrance fee to enter the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, but the best way to enjoy this U.S. National Historic Site requires no money at all. The fort that towers over San Juan Bay, known universally as just ìEl Morro,î is a great place to stroll, especially at sunset. The massive rolling expanse of grass at the foot of the fort has spectacular views in any direction. It's a popular place to picnic and fly a kite, sold by nearby street vendors.(AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)
Tourists walk near the 16th century Spanish fort called El Morro in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 24, 2013. There's an entrance fee to enter the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, but the best way to enjoy this U.S. National Historic Site requires no money at all. The fort that towers over San Juan Bay, known universally as just ìEl Morro,î is a great place to stroll, especially at sunset. The massive rolling expanse of grass at the foot of the fort has spectacular views in any direction. It's a popular place to picnic and fly a kite, sold by nearby street vendors. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)
People enjoy a sunny day at the Isla Verde Beach, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Jan. 24, 2013. A good tip for all Puerto Rican beaches is to go early in the morning when the water is calm and there are no crowds. Otherwise, go to Vieques, which has spectacular beaches and that are secluded even in the high season. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — There may have been a time when Puerto Rico was a cheap getaway, but those days are long gone. Puerto Rico is heavily dependent on imported goods and fuel, and that’s reflected in prices from a taxi ride from the …