On the northern coast of Puerto Rico — about an hour’s drive west of San Juan, off a wisp of a road threaded through dense green foliage — there exists a long, empty beach that has haunted ...

The luscious green foliage that defines Puerto Rico disappeared. María’s 155-mile-per-hour winds scattered branches, leaves, and tree trunks across streets, sidewalks, and roads.

Puerto Rico checks those boxes and more. ... The lush tropical foliage, expansive beaches and ever-present island spirit ensure visitors know they’re in a special place.

Dense foliage in the El Yunque Rainforest, Puerto Rico. Tony Arruza/Getty Images Climate scientists are increasingly finding more evidence that protecting biodiversity is one of the most essential ...