Puerto Rico has become quite the tourist destination since becoming a territory of the United States. Some of the different places that have been of interest to many tourists include natural wonders and some manmade structures. The old fort known as "El Morro" is hands down the most widely recognized fortress in Puerto Rico. It was declared a World Heritage site in 1983 by the United Nations. It was used by the Spanish to fend off attackers who came by sea. "El Morro's" sister fort known as "Fort San Cristobal" was built on the contrary to deal with attacks that came by land. Both are now sites that enjoy a great deal of popularity among those looking to see the Spanish's influence on Puerto Rican history.
The Arecibo observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico is the world's largest single dish radio telescope. It measures at about 305 meters in diameter or 1000 feet and is at its deepest point 167 feet deep. Scientific research is conducted here by scientists from around the world.
Another very popular tourist attraction is located in San Juan. Bacardi rum is a very well known brand and Puerto Rico is home to its largest rum distillery. Free tours are given to those visiting the so called "Cathedral of Rum". A museum is also dedicated to the history of Bacardi and can be found on site along with a gift shop that contains various hard to find bottles of rum.
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