quarantine. 1  a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease. 2  a period, originally 40 days, of detention or isolation imposed upon ships, persons, animals, or plants on arrival at a port or place, when suspected of carrying some infectious or contagious disease.
With lush rain forests, dazzling beaches and shimmering city, Puerto Rico has something for everyone. Dive through coral reefs, trek through jungles to spy rare birds and plants, surf Caribbean waves, or simply sprawl on the sand and sunbathe.ld San Juan. Old San Juan is the oldest settlement within Puerto Rico, and it is the historic colonial section of San Juan, PR. The small, narrow island lies in the north coast of Puerto Rico, and 3 bridges connect the island to the mainland. unknown.
Confidence votes 4.1K. Puerto Rico is an island... Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island that is part of the US, however the Caribbean Islands are grouped together with the mainland of North America.So Puerto Rico is part of North America both physically and politically.t's an island East of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Sea, of the Atlantic Ocean, between North and South America. 6 people found this useful. Edit. Share to: 1  5 Nightlife Destinations in Puerto Rico For many travelers, Puerto Rico is the ideal vacation spot for its beaches, food, and historic landmarks.