Puerto Rico - FAQ

1. Where is Puerto Rico located? 

Puerto Rico is an island in the Greater Antilles chain located approximately 1000 miles southeast of Miami, Florida or 2100 miles from Chicago, Illinois.

2. What is the best way to travel to Puerto Rico? 

All of the major U.S. airlines fly into San Juan, Puerto Rico. American Airlines has the most flights and the biggest presence. Flight time from Chicago, Illinois is approximately 4 1/2 hours. 

3. Are passports necessary? 

If you are a U.S. citizen, passports are not necessary for travel to and from Puerto Rico. If you are traveling to another location from Puerto Rico, a passport or birth certificate may be needed. It is always a good idea (required when flying) to carry some sort of picture ID when one travels. 

4. What is the weather like in Puerto Rico?

The weather in the winter (November-February) on the south (Caribbean) side of the island usually has daytime temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s F. Evenings are in the high 60s to low 70s. The north (Atlantic) side of the island (San Juan) can be 10 degrees cooler.

5. What language is spoken and what currency is used? 

Puerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking island, but English is the second language and many people, especially in the service industry, are bilingual. Puerto Rico is part of the U.S. as a Commonwealth and U.S. currency is in use. All Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. 

6. What types of food are available in Puerto Rico? 

Although the native food on the island is certainly worth trying, you will also find just about any type of food or restaurant that you would find stateside. 

7. Is it safe to drive in Puerto Rico? 

Puerto Ricans are very enthusiastic about their driving. It pays to be attentive. The road signs can be limiting in some areas and confusing in others; however, the route to our farm is well marked. All signage is in Spanish with mileage listed in kilometers and speed limits in miles per hour.