Backstreet Boys star Howie D embraces his Puerto Rican roots with “Coquí,” his first Spanish-language solo single.

Puerto Rico is paradise. Beaches, lush mountains, rich culture. But beneath the beauty—something is very wrong. In 2006, nearly 4 million people lived here. By 2100? It’ll be one million.

Take a super quick journey through Puerto Rico’s history, from the Taíno people and Spanish rule to the Spanish-American War, U.S. territorial status, and today’s cultural identity. Fast, informative, and easy to understand.

Bad Bunny and Jimmy turn Old San Juan in Puerto Rico into an epic parade route with a gigantic performance of "MIA."

Learn about the Puerto Rican origins of one of summer's best drinks.

Briscola is one of Italy's most popular games, together with Scopa and Tressette. A little-changed descendant of Brusquembille, the ancestor of briscan and bezique, Briscola is a Mediterranean trick-taking ace–ten card game for two to six players, played...

Tembleque is a traditional dessert from Puerto Rico. Tembleque, which means "wiggly," is a creamy coconut pudding traditionally served during the holidays in the island, but it's great for any occasion.

Puerto Rican Crested Anoles are a prime example of adaptation in action.

Why buy Goya seasonings when you can make your own? This video tutorial will show you how to make an indistinguishable replica of Goya's 3 most used seasoning blends: Adobo, Sazonador Total, and Sazon con Asafran.

43% of people in Puerto Rico live in poverty.

Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras? Or that these bloodsucking monsters only starting popping up 25 years ago? Sightings of el chupacabras, the “goatsucker,” began in Puerto Rico in 1994 for a very real reason—the unexplained deaths...

Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band that was formed in the 1970s by producer Edgardo Díaz, releasing their first album in 1977. The band achieved much success, especially during the 1980s, becoming the most popular Latin American teen musical group of the...

Stacey “la Gringa” learns some Boricua/Spanish slang words that are used everyday in Puerto Rico.

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