Globe Trekker: Puerto Rico

Roving Globe Trekker host Zay Harding ventures to the heart of the Caribbean and discovers sun-kissed beaches, dramatic mountains, a rich colonial history, and great music. Welcome to the island of Puerto Rico!

Join Zay on an incredible adventure to the "island of enchantment." Beginning in Puerto Rico s capital San Juan, learn about the 16th century Spanish conquest, sample the vibrant nightlife and try the national drink, Piña Colada. In the east, Zay visits the El Yunque National Forest, home of the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot and visits a breeding project to help save them. On the small island of Vieques, he admires the beautiful coastline on horseback, before heading west to Camuy River Caves National Park to explore its impressive sinkholes and caves. In Arecibo, Zay checks out the world s largest radio telescope, then samples the world famous coffee in Maricao, before finishing up at the annual festival of the indigenous islanders in Jayuya.