Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico's capital is San Juan

(Pronounced pwer-tuh ree-koh and san hwahn)

To remember the capital of Puerto Rico, use the following mnemonic:

The port reeks (Puerto Rico) and the sandwich had to wander (San Juan) off.

Interesting facts about San Juan:

- Historic Citadel: San Juan is home to El Morro and San Cristóbal, massive sixteenth-century Spanish fortifications designed to protect the strategic harbour from sea invasions.

- Walled City: The capital is one of the few remaining walled cities in the Caribbean, featuring centuries-old stone ramparts that wrap around the historic coastline.

- Old Town Charm: The city’s historic district, Viejo San Juan, is famous for its charming cobblestone streets made from ballast stones and rows of brightly coloured colonial buildings.