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Search 23 islands by vibe, season, language, or sustainability.

Eco-luxurySailing hubsFrench CaribbeanLow hurricane riskOff the grid
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Puerto Rico

Northern Caribbean

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Guadeloupe

Leeward Islands

Side-by-side comparison of logistics, sustainability, seasonal intelligence, and vibes.

Why Puerto Rico?

No passport needed — Old San Juan, bioluminescent bays, and the Caribbean's best food scene.

Why Guadeloupe?

A butterfly-shaped archipelago — volcano hikes, Creole kitchens, and Cousteau's favorite reef.

Eco Rating

3/5

4 green initiatives

4/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Puerto Rico

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Guadeloupe

moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

NightlifeCultural HeritageFoodieAdventureFamily FriendlyRemote Work FriendlyFestivals
AdventureEco ConsciousFoodieCultural HeritageOff The Beaten PathDiving Snorkeling

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
CapitalSan JuanBasse-Terre
Population3222K396K
Area9104 km²1628 km²
Sub-regionNorthern CaribbeanLeeward Islands
CurrencyUSD (USD accepted)EUR
Driving sideRight (US-style)Right (US-style)
PowerType A/B · 120VType C/E · 220V
Emergency911112
LanguagesSpanish, EnglishFrench, Guadeloupean Creole
AirportsSJU, BQNPTP
Coral reefat riskprotected

Green Initiatives

●El Yunque National Forest — only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System
●Vieques bioluminescent bay — one of the brightest in the world
●Culebra National Wildlife Refuge
●Caño Tiburones wetland restoration
●Guadeloupe National Park — UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
●Réserve Cousteau underwater park
●Mangrove conservation in Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
●La Soufrière volcano monitoring

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