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Lección 5

EXPLORACIÓN

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Search the Internet to discover what Puerto Rico, also known as La isla del Encanto, has to offer its visitors.

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Culebra Vieques Puerto Rico
historical natural attractions
Isla Culebra Puerto Rico
Isla Vieques Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico attractions
scenary natural wonders Puerto Rico
The enchanted islands
welcome to meet Puerto Rico
Wildlife Nature Puerto Rico

  1. Name two sites and/or events that you could visit in or near the following cities in Puerto Rico.
    Camuy
    Fajardo
    Hatillo
    Mayagüez
    Quebradillas
    San Juan

    Note: To speed up your search, add Puerto Rico after each city’s name.



  2. Find information about these landmarks in Puerto Rico. What are they? Where are they located? What do they offer their visitors? Which one would you like to visit the most if you were on vacation in this country? Explain your choice.
    El Yunque
    Río Camuy Caves
    Las Cabezas de San Juan



  3. Now, discover two treasures off the coast of Puerto Rico: the islands of Culebra and Vieques.
    a) Why is Isla de Culebra appealing today?
    b) What does culebra mean?
    c) Would you like to spend some time on this island? If so, why, where in particular, for how long, and what would you do during your stay there? Is it the kind of place you would like to go back to over and over?
    d) Vieques is considered one of the best-kept vacation secrets. Do you agree? Is this island your kind of paradise? What are three of its main features?
    e) It seems that Vieques is not only sought after by tourists and nature lovers, but also by filmmakers. The 1954 novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, was made into a film here by director Peter Brook in 1963. Which beach served as the setting for this movie? What type of people would like this beach? What type of people wouldn’t like it? Would you like it?



  4. After all you have learned and seen, do you think Puerto Rico is a good place to go on vacation? Explain your reasons.



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