Explore Puerto Rico

Arts & Culture

EXPLORE PUERTO RICO

Art, Culture, History & Music

Puerto Rico is a cultural hub with nearly every type of art represented.

Puerto Rico is world-renowned for its pristine beaches, lush tropical forests, and breathtaking skies. Its stunning architecture ranges from 16th century Spanish fortresses to baroque, neoclassical, and art deco buildings, as well as cutting-edge bridges, highways and other public works.

These treasures are well documented in tourism magazines, travel news reports, films, video and advertising. Less well known is the depth and scope of the island’s vibrant and diverse art and culture, nurtured by 500 years (and counting!) of multiculturalism and world heritage.

Arts and culture are ingrained in Puerto Rico’s DNA. They define Puerto Rican identity (puertorriqueñidad, Puertor Rican-ness) across the centuries and propel it into the future. They are the result of a unique blend of history, events, people of multiple colors, races, religions, languages and cultures. When combined with the island’s tropical surroundings, these influences have led to a unique way of life and creativity with endless sources of inspiration.

Throughout Puerto Rico there are almost 80 museums that cover art, design, history, anthropology, and science. On top of museums, Puerto Rico is home to amazing music and culinary festivals, galleries, ballets and contemporary dance, theater, and public art, like sculptures and street art. Furthermore, Puerto Rico's arts and cultural scenes last through the night with live music, dancing, and parties throughout the Island almost every day of the week.

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