on what continent is puerto rico located in
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.