General Information on Puerto Rico

Capital:

San Juan

Population:

3,927, estimate)

Citizenship:

U.S.

Languages:

Spanish & English

Location Map:

To view a more detailed map of Puerto Rico go to our Puerto Rico general map

Other Symbols:

Seal

Distance to U.S. Cities
(by plane):

3 3/4 hours from Atlanta and New York; 2 1/2 hours from Miami; 4 hours from Boston; 4 3/4 hours from Chicago, Houston and Dallas; 8 hours from Los Angeles

Size:

100 by 35 miles (160 by 56 kilometers), roughly the size of the state of Connecticut.

Climate:

Tropical. Average annual temperature is 82° F (28° C) with constant mild easterly trade winds. The U.S. Weather Bureau  never recorded temperatures in San Juan below 64° F or higher than 97° F, 365 days a year, day or night.

Time Zone:

Atlantic Standard Time (AST). One hour later than U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) from October to April, and the same as Eastern Daylight Savings Time from April to October. For exact time, call .

Tipping:

A 15% to 20% tip is customary.

Area Codes:

(787) / (939)

Mail:

U.S. Postal Service rates and services. All major courier/express delivery companies, such as Federal Express and UPS, serve Puerto Rico.

Passport Information:

Passports are not necessary for U.S. citizens. Foreign nationals should have valid passports and required visas.
For more information, call the Puerto Rico State Department  at .

Electricity:

Voltage is the same as U.S. mainland, 110-220 volts, 60 Hz.

Liquor Laws:

The legal drinking age is 18. Municipal ordinance forbids alcohol consumption on the streets of Old San Juan.

Driving:

Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. A valid continental U.S. driver's license legally can be used in Puerto Rico for up to three months.