When Puerto Rico is nearby, you can feel it in your soul. The sounds our Island makes are distinctly Puerto Rican.
Sounds like Puerto Rico
When Puerto Rico is nearby, you can feel it in your soul!
The sounds and language you'll hear are distinct to the Island, but what do they mean?
Through this video series, you'll go on a journey with hosts José and Davelyn to discover and understand the Island's jargon and its origins. We'll take you deep into the rainforest so that you can learn all about el coquí and its peculiar song. Next, we'll roam through the mountainside of the Island and learn how to order coffee like a local; catch some waves on the west coast like you've lived there your whole life, and even move to the beat of reggaetón as you hear Puerto Rico's essence and learn the lingo.
This is "Sounds like Puerto Rico!"
DISCOVER THE SOUNDS
Here's a stunning aerial view of El Yunque National Forest, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest Service.
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The best surfing on the Island is around the northwest coast, from Isabela to Rincón.
(Let's Surf!)
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The Puerto Rican parrot (called "Iguaca" by the Taínos) is found only in Puerto Rico.
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Still today, Puerto Rico is the country from where most reggaetón artists have emerged.
(Drop the Beat)
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A taste of locally grown coffee will give you a new appreciation for the quality of Puerto Rico’s beans.
(Coffee, please.)
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The famous coquí frog is one of the hundreds of native plant and animal species found at El Yunque National Forest.
The Sounds of the Coquí Explained!
There's a reason they call it the loudest amphibian.
Reggaetón is the child of Jamaican reggae and hip-hop.
Learn Reggaetón Lingo
You’ll hear it all around Puerto Rico… but do you know what it means?
Learn the difference between café puya and café con leche.
Order Your Coffee like a Local in Puerto Rico
Learn the difference between café puya and café con leche.
Escambrón Beach in San Juan.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Surf Beaches in Puerto Rico
Ride some waves in the Island's most pristine surf locations.
How Much Does It Rain in El Yunque?
Tropical doesn't always mean hot!
Reggaetón has evolved significantly in the last two decades.
Reggaetón in the Movies
When you feel the beat, you can't help but dance, even if it is in a movie.
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