There are 17 varieties of coquí alone, and the rest of the native amphibian and reptile world of Puerto Rico is abundant. Puerto Rico’s first inhabitants were the Taínos, a group of indigenous people that lived on the island for hundreds of years prior to the arrival of the Spanish. There are few wild mammals on the island of Puerto Rico, and the only native one is the bat, but that does not mean the fauna is uninteresting. Puerto Rico Places to Visit Section There are many interesting places to visit in Puerto Rico for a native cultural experience. Etymology.

You will find historical sites, museums, cultural and heritage centers, archaeology sites, libraries, national parks and monuments. Spanish is the most popular language spoken in Puerto Rico. Columbus landed in Puerto Rico in 1493 accompanied by Spaniard Ponce de Leon, who later became the island's first governor and quelled an uprising by the native … Location: Las Piedras. Puerto Ricans often call the island Borinquén – a derivation of Borikén, its indigenous Taíno name, which means "Land of the Valiant Lord". English and Spanish are the two most widely spoken languages in Puerto Rico, a US territory with a literacy rate of 99%.

Native Orchids of Puerto Rico Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Pleurothallid Lover, Feb 19, 2012. Before Spanish occupation of Puerto Rico, the languages spoken in the country were of Taino descent. Even though Puerto Rico is the smallest island of the Greater Antilles, its rich in orchid diversity for such a small island. Organized in small clans and villages led by caciques (chiefs), they survived by fishing, hunting, and basic agriculture. Pleurothallid Lover Member. Messages: 50 Likes Received: 8. Columbus landed in Puerto Rico in 1493 accompanied by Spaniard Ponce de León, who later became the island’s first governor and quelled an uprising by the native … Columbus landed in Puerto Rico in 1493 accompanied by Spaniard Ponce de Leon, who later became the island's first governor and quelled an uprising by the native … The average Puerto Rican individual carries 12% Native American, 65% West Eurasian (Mediterranean, Northern European and/or Middle Eastern) and 20% Sub-Saharan African DNA. Feb 19, 2012 #1. Powwows and Special Events.

The terms boricua and borincano derive from Borikén and Borinquen respectively, and are commonly used to identify someone of Puerto Rican heritage. Puerto Rico is Spanish for "rich port".