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Is It Safe to Visit Puerto Rico Right Now? Here’s What Travelers Should Know
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Is It Safe to Visit Puerto Rico Right Now? Here’s What Travelers Should Know

Travel + Leisure | Travel Reviews, News, Guides and Tips·@MichaelCappetta·2 months ago
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The Paseo de la Princesa, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Credit: Sean Pavone/Adobe Stock From the beautiful beaches to the tropical rainforests, it’s easy to see why Puerto Rico remains a popular tourist destination for millions of travelers annually. However, with ongoing safety concerns and alerts around the world, some travelers may be hesitant to book a trip right now. As Puerto Rico is a United States territory, it does not receive a specific travel advisory from the State Department. Consulting the Government of Canada's travel advisory, the territory is at its lowest tier of risk, which simply encourages travelers to “take normal security precautions.” The Canadian agency does not have any urgent security warning or flag for travelers to the region. Additionally Puerto Rico's Governor Jenniffer González Colón touted “a historic reduction in crime in practically all categories of violent crime,” per the San Juan Daily Star last year.…

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