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+ | | image= Puerto Rico-CIA WFB Map (2004).png | ||
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+ | | imagetext= Puerto Rico | ||
+ | | flag= Flag of Puerto Rico.svg | ||
+ | | capital= San Juan | ||
+ | | language= Spanish, English | ||
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+ | | timezone= UTC-4 | ||
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+ | '''Puerto Rico''' consists of the main island of Puerto Rico and various smaller islands, including [[Vieques]], [[Culebra]], Mona, Desecheo, and Caja de Muertos. Of the latter five, only [[Culebra]] and [[Vieques]] are inhabited year-round. Mona is uninhabited most of the year except for employees of the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the [[United States]]. | ||
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- | + | Located in the tropics, Puerto Rico enjoys an average temperature of 82.4 °F (28 °C) throughout the year. The temperature does not change drastically with a change in season. The temperature in the south is usually a few degrees higher than the north and temperatures in the central interior mountains are always cooler than the rest of the island. Hurricane season spans June to November. | |
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- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | {{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}} | |
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- | + | * [[Spanish Virgins]] | |
+ | ** [[Culebra]] | ||
+ | ** [[Culebrita]] | ||
+ | ** [[Vieques]] | ||
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- | == | + | ==Communication== |
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | |
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- | === | + | ==Navigation== |
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- | + | There are a number of options and it is '''very important''' to check the latest options and procedures on the [http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/pleasure_boats/boats/pleasure_locations/pr_us_visland.xml Official Govt. Website] | |
- | ''' | + | ''Also see [[United States#Arrival/Departure procedures|United States]]''. |
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* [[Guanica]] (Port of entry) | * [[Guanica]] (Port of entry) | ||
* [[Mayaguez]] (Port of entry) | * [[Mayaguez]] (Port of entry) | ||
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List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Things to do ashore== |
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List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc. | List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc. | ||
- | == | + | ==Friends== |
- | + | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | |
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- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | List | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
- | * | + | * [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/puerto-rico.html Puerto Rico Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] |
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
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+ | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:56, 16 August 2018
Puerto Rico
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Capital | San Juan |
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Language | Spanish, English |
Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
Time zone | UTC-4 |
Calling code | +1 |
Puerto Rico consists of the main island of Puerto Rico and various smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, Mona, Desecheo, and Caja de Muertos. Of the latter five, only Culebra and Vieques are inhabited year-round. Mona is uninhabited most of the year except for employees of the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Located in the tropics, Puerto Rico enjoys an average temperature of 82.4 °F (28 °C) throughout the year. The temperature does not change drastically with a change in season. The temperature in the south is usually a few degrees higher than the north and temperatures in the central interior mountains are always cooler than the rest of the island. Hurricane season spans June to November.
Sources for weather forecast info:
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
There are a number of options and it is very important to check the latest options and procedures on the Official Govt. Website
Also see United States.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Submit Marina details.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Things to do ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Puerto Rico at the Wikipedia
- Puerto Rico at the Wikivoyage
References
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:
See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].
If you do not use the above link, please remove it.
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