Hispanic Culture

Baseball arrived in Puerto Rico in the late 19th century before Puerto Rico became an American territory. Cuban players along with Puerto Ricans who had played baseball in America introduced it...

Salsa dance was created by Spanish-speaking natives of the Caribbean. It mixes dance influences from Africa and Europe. Salsa means "sauce" in Spanish and suggests a spicy flavor.

Puerto Rico is considered a commonwealth of the United States. This means it has its own government and does not take part in the democratic process of the United States. With few natural...

Puerto Rican celebrations and festivals are often considered to be a semi Spanish approach to festivities familiar in the United States. This discounts almost completely the depth of Puerto Rican...

The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, a former Spanish colony, designed its flag in the image of the Cuban flag more than 100 years ago. Since then, many changes have taken place in Puerto Rico's...

The beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has a very vibrant and lively nightlife culture, with a many popular clubs, especially in the capital city of San Juan. Most people think of the...

Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean that belongs to the United States. Its citizens are U.S. citizens. Even though the island was originally inhabited by Arawak Indians, this tribe was...

Puerto Rico is an island commonwealth of the United States with an elected governor and a legislative body. It was under Spanish rule for centuries after its discovery, and gained its independence...

Puerto Rico, just 1,000 miles southeast of Florida, is a commonwealth of the United States, so American citizens don't need passports to visit. When you go, Puerto Rico has a wide variety of...

Puerto Rico is a tropical island in the northeast part of the Caribbean. Blessed with warm temperatures that stay in the 80-degree range year round, it is a major vacation destination. Puerto Rico...

Puerto Rico, a small island nation in the northeast Caribbean that is smaller than the state of Connecticut and has had many famous people associated with it. From sports stars to scientists, from...

Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States that lies in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. Smaller than the state of Connecticut, Puerto Rico is a mountainous island with coastal plains. Many...