Historical Facts About Puerto Rico. Puerto rico, originally known as borikén (land of the brave lord), was originally inhabited by the taino tribe. History in 1993, puerto rico celebrated the 500th anniversary of its discovery by colombus.

Territory—it’s been a territory of the united states since 1898, since it was ceded to the u.s. History in 1993, puerto rico celebrated the 500th anniversary of its discovery by colombus. Interesting facts about puerto rico.