These Puerto Rico travel resources include information about traveling, living and studying in Puerto Rico. Our Puerto Rico resources include links to travel articles. general information, getting to Puerto Rico, traveling around the country, weather information, hotels, restuarants, news and Puerto Rico culture.
Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement - Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
Jugo Especial - Lara Naaman Cooks up a Peruvian Recipe for Revenge
To abuela's house we go... - Ricardo Gonzales, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America, writes a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother
Peep, peep, peep - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
Hunger of Memory - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.
Tres Leches - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
Empanadas Cordobesas - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
Demographics, Hispanics and... YOUR Life! - Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
Top 5 Medical Spanish Programs - Looking for a medical Spanish course. Too many to choose from. Here are AmeriSpan's Top 5 SALUD Medical Spanish programs based on popularity and past participants' comments.
AmeriSpan Contest: Tips and Best Practices - It is not too late to win the race for one of the Kindles or to have a very good chance in the grand prize drawing. This article will show you what to do to take become a lead in 1 week. which includes an iPod Touch, Flip Video camera, study abroad programs, language learning aids and travel gear.
Spanish at Home - Bilingual America is the best option for those who can't study abroad to learn Spanish
Cesaria Evora - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
Before You Go, You Need To Know - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
The Fruit and the Root - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
The Power of Patterns - Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
Save Money by Volunteering Abroad - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.
Tips for Traveling Inexpensively - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
Get an Edge in the Job Market - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.
Language Travel Magazine Star Awards - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.
General Information
Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the country....just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on "Puerto Rico."
Passport Info. - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.
CIA Fact Book - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Fact Book on Puerto Rico.
AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.
Languages of Puerto Rico - The Ethnologue Database. Has information on Puerto Rico's many languages, including Dutch Creole, English, French, German, Standard Haitian, Creole French, Italian, Papiamentu, Puerto Rican Sign Language, and of course Spanish.
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Travel & Tourism
Carribean National Forest - Information on the forest, including Forest Attractions, Climate, contact information et cetera.
Moon Travel Handbooks-Caribbean - Travelers can search among 38 Caribbean islands for the
well-known spots as well as many not-so-famous island getaways.
