Sunday, August 26, 2012

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico



















Sunday, August 19, 2012

Holidays In Puerto Rico



The following are Holidays in Puerto Rico:


January 1, New Year's Day - Banks and stores are closed.

January 6, Three Kings Day - Banks and stores are closed.

January 11, Eugenio Maria de Hostos Birthday - Banks and stores are open.

January 18, Martin Luther King's Birthday - Banks are closed, stores are open.

February 15, Presidents Day - Banks are closed, stores are open.

March 22, Emancipation Day - Banks are closed, stores are open.

April 2, Good Friday - Banks and stores are closed.

April 4, Easter Day - Banks and stores are closed.

April 19, Jose de Diego's Birthday - Banks are closed, stores are open.
  
May 31, Memorial Day - Banks are closed, stores are open.

July 4, Independence Day - Banks are closed, stores are open.

July 19, Luis Munoz Rivera's Birthday - Banks and stores are open.

July 25, Constitution Day - Banks are closed, stores are open.

July 27, Jose Celso Barbosa's Birthday - Banks are closed, stores are open.

September 6, Labor Day - Banks are closed, stores are open.

October 12, Columbus Day - Banks closed, stores are open.

November 11, Veteran's Day - Banks are closed, stores are open.

November 19, Discovery of Puerto Rico Day - Banks are closed, stores are open.

November 25, Thanksgiving Day -  Banks and stores are closed.

December 25, Christmas Day - Banks and stores are closed.


It is best to check with the commercial establishment in Puerto Rico, for specific schedules.


                                                                  



                                

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Puerto Rico Facts


Name: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Capital: San Juan

Location of Puerto Rico: 1,000 miles southeast of Miami, Florida

Island Size: 100 x 35 miles

Population: 3,706,690

Currency: U.S. dollar

Official Languages: Spanish and English



Climate:

Average High Temperature(F): 90
Average Low Temperature(F) : 70


Driving: Driving is on the right hand side of the road. 

Electricity: 110-220 volts.

Drinking age: 18

Mail: U.S Postal Service rates and services are the same as in the U.S. mainland.

Passports: Foreign nationals should have valid passports and visas as required.  Passports are not necessary for American citizens.  American citizens planning to continue their travel to other islands after Puerto Rico, will need a passport.

Time Zone: Puerto Rico is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is one hour later than U.S. Eastern Standard Time(EST) from October through April,and the same as Eastern Daylight Saving time from April through October.

Tipping 15%-20% suggested.