Puerto Rico has been my home for as long as I can remember, and my love for it only grows deeper with time.
When we call ourselves Boricua, it’s not just the fact that we were born here—it’s the very fabric of life in this beautiful place. To visit Puerto Rico is to Live Boricua, and when you show love for our Island, our Island will love you back.
To love Puerto Rico is to know our story, our language… it’s to immerse yourself in our rich culture passed down through generations and in the pride we carry for our Island and our people, who are bright, passionate, and full of life.
Every inch of this land tells a story, and as Boricuas, we love, cherish, honor, and protect it. And it’s the responsibility of every visitor we share it with to do the same.
To love Puerto Rico is to support our people—local businesses, artisans, and stays that preserve and celebrate our culture. Their passion is the heartbeat of this Island, reflected in everything they create. To love Puerto Rico is to carry this gratitude and respect, creating a meaningful and lasting impact on the Island and its people.
To love Puerto Rico is to embrace our uniquely local customs through a culinary adventure, honoring the skilled hands of our farmers and the unmistakable Boricua touch of our chefs preparing that perfect mofongo or arroz con pollo or the irresistible lechón you’ll taste in the mountains. To love Puerto Rico is to choose restaurants that celebrate locally grown produce, ensuring every bite sustains our traditions and supports our fincas.
To love Puerto Rico is to dance to the sounds and rhythms that are uniquely ours. Salsa, bomba, and plena flow through our veins like lifeblood.
To love Puerto Rico is to let your feet take you off the beaten path, discovering hidden gems and helping to preserve the beauty of our most treasured places.
To love Puerto Rico is to connect with El Yunque, the sun-kissed shores of our breathtaking beaches, and the ethereal glow of the bioluminescent bays that are a masterpiece of nature.
These places are more than just landscapes—they are the essence of who we are. To love Puerto Rico is to protect fiercely and do our part to maintain our natural resources, knowing they are gifts we share with the world and a legacy for generations to come.
To discover Puerto Rico is a story, a connection, an experience that will stay with you forever. To love Puerto Rico is to carry our spirit in your heart, knowing there’s no other place like this in the world.
With love, Amaury
Love Letter from Puerto Rico- In a heartfelt love letter to the Island, proud Boricua actor and producer Amaury Nolasco reminds us that love goes beyond admiration—it’s about respect.