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43 Famous Landmarks in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

Updated April 16, 2026
Vanessa Ramos
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The author Vanessa Ramos, posing for a photo in front of the church in Plaza Cristóbal Colón

The best Puerto Rico landmarks are all about food, culture, nature, and history. Puerto Rico is a fairly small island, so whether you’re interested in black sand beaches or historical forts, getting to most (or all) of the top Puerto Rico sites during your visit is totally doable. I’m a Puerto Rico local, and I've explored the archipelago for years. In fact, I've even penned a Puerto Rico ebook! These are the 43 essential Puerto Rico landmarks you need to add to your next Puerto Rico trip.

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Vanessa Ramos is a lifestyle writer from Puerto Rico with a goal of traveling the world. She started traveling back in 2018 and so far, she’s done international work exchange, backpacking, and solo traveling in three continents. When she's not writing, she’s hunting airplane tickets for her next trip.