PUERTO RICO: 10 Most Common Tourist MISTAKES (2023 Travel Guide) (San Juan + More)
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- Top 10 Most Common Tourist Mistakes to avoid in Puerto Rico in 2022. San Juan and More!
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Plz I want to go there plz what best part plz help me I want to get there
My father was born in San turca
Who is the guide and what's the name of the tour company ?
As a native, here are some things that you need to know if you visit our island. The government is totally inept, so don't expect to get anything done in a timely manner. Roads are a disaster, with potholes that can swallow your car, so drive 3-dimensionally. Drivers don't obey traffic laws, red lights are a suggestion, backing up on the highway is common, exit signs are AFTER the exit, etc. Sales tax is the highest in the nation! Power goes out constantly. Mosquitos will carry you away, so bring repellant! You can drink and drive! (not to be confused with driving while intoxicated) What I mean that if you are driving with your group soaking up the scenery, a nice cold Medalla in your hand is allowed. You can drink anywhere! Some of the best foods are in street side kiosks. Dingy wooden shacks along the roads almost everywhere. If you see a lot of cars parked along the road, usually indicates the food is good. Most of us speak or understand english, they may not be fluent, but can function. WARNING! Puertoricans tend to smile alot, especially when a tourist asks them something in english. DON'T misinterpret this as they are mentally challenged etc. This is just a natural reaction. If you don't treat them with respect, you will soon find out that they have a very short fuse, and you will also realize why Puerto Rico produces a lot of great boxers! Get to know the locals, we are a friendly bunch and will go out of our way to welcome you!
Thank you
what are some breath taking beach or river experiences that u recommend as a local? i’m a DR native and my favorite memories have been in places my family takes me to away from the usual tourist activities whenever i have visited!
Love ❤️ it so true 👍
Miguel Cotto, Tito Trinidad, Amanda Serrano, Wilfredo Benitez
uffff, are you done??🤣🤣🤣👍
The mistakes in a list for the lazy ppl like me :)
1. Not knowing Spanish
2. Not leaving the old San Juan bubble
3. Not renting a car
4. Driving Mistakes (chaotic roads)
5. Only visiting San Juan
6. Forgetting ear plugs (puerto ricans we loud)
7. Not budgeting
8. Not preparing for the weather
9. Thinking PR isn’t safe
10. Not adjusting to island time (we Puerto Ricans are late a lot we not that efficient)
Language is big issue for English speaking Americans visiting and for Puertoricans moving to the states. It had created a lot of confusion and division. The government should switch to English instruction only in schools. Poor puertoricans of color are the most affected by this.
I think Latinos in general are always late lol
@@patsymalpica6010 you right you right
Goat 🐐
A real one
Something else I would add is to watch out for inflated prices online!! My family and I were in La Parguera and happened to meet some tourists waiting in line for a night boat ride of the bioluminescent bay. They said their tickets were $40 each (they bought online) when in reality the tickets could be bought at the counter for $5 or $8 per person 🤧
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@justinwaters9177 there should be a counter off the pier by some gift shops. It's in La Parguera in Lajas, PR 😊
Omg! Ty this is the best tip ever. I almost bought tickets😢
@@againstallodds404 did you buy them in person? I'm scared they'll be sold out.
@@lenaiyahtyranea2305 wellla, We reserved it online then the tour called to say it's canceled not enough ppl signed up. Then they offered the kayak. I delayed but when I went to their website it was all booked up that was over spring break. So I called the tour directly and she was able to fit us in but I kayaker with another single rider since they weren't anymore kayaks left.
Helpful points about prepaying for car rentals and using their websites! Also trying the local food! It's a shame to visit PR and not trying the local cuisine and beverages, especially Puerto Rican coffee and rum. 😊
Puerto Rico is the best. We usually stay in Aguadilla on the main island. Great deals on weekly beachfront rentals. Also Vieques is fantastic. The people there are so great.
Aguadilla is my hometown ❤️ I’m blessed 😊
As someone who is Puerto Rican, I think this video is amazing. Emphasizing that visitors need to react CON CALMA is important. Shit is different, you're in the Caribbean, calm the fuck down and relax ❤
My husband and I visit Puerto Rico twice a year and have been doing this for years and one extra tip I can give is if you plan on driving outside of San Juan (which you should) in your rental, MAKE SURE to get the rental company's insurance. Some of the roads in PR are not that good and we ended up hitting a deep pothole that partly ripped the bumper off of the rental car and scraped up and dented the bumper. My husband went to auto zone and got some paint and new screws to put the bumper back on and cover the deep scratches. He had to take some boiling water and pour it on the dents to be able to pop them back out. The scratches were still noticeable as I said they were deep and it was a white car. We used our own insurance instead of paying the extra to use theirs. We were so afraid they were going to notice but it was Christmas season and the island gets extremely busy around that time so thankfully no one noticed. But you do NOT want to be in that position because it will ruin your trip. Its literally all we could think about was ' Omg they are going to see this and we are going to take a big hit on our insurance 'Just take their insurance in case anything happens. The best thing to do would be to rent an Suv if you plan on driving all around the island or even just leaving San Juan. There are some massive potholes. Even on the highway we hit a few decent size ones.
Lmao!! 🤣
Glad you guys did not get hurt...Thank you for the tips.
I thought most credit cards had rental car insurance coverage?
If you have American Express, you can enroll for free in their insurance program. Then when you rent the car on your card they charge you about $30 for the entire rental period up to 30 days. If you have an accident American Express acts as your insurance company and takes care of it. Way way cheaper then the daily insurance that the rental company adds on.
Thanks for the tips!
I visited there in may and let me tell you the people there are so nice. The culture is amazing and me being part of the lgbtq community I felt no discrimination what so ever and I met so many people. My best friend and my fiancé are both Boriqua and to just get a taste of the culture I couldn’t get enough. Can’t wait to go back in June of 2022!
From Ponce we welcome you!
@@sailsmi yeah Carolina too😁😎
Caguas, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Welcome!!
Beachesand seafood in the southwest are the best
Hope you visit again, mi casa tu casa!
Great list of mistakes to avoid. The one that spoke to me was the earplugs. You might not always need them, but I DEFINITELY see where they could come in handy. Whether it's roosters, dogs, cars, music, sirens, coquis, etc, a set of earplugs could really help. I used to work nights, and have experience using earplugs to sleep, so I know how beneficial they could be. Different areas of Puerto Rico will create different noise challenges, and earplugs could definitely help.
Yep we brought them!!
Something I miss from my country is the sounds. Being in the US mainland always felt like being in a cemetery. No sounds, no soul unless you live in the heart of a major city like NYC, Chicago or LA
@@mmmmmm8606 estando en EEUU se me hacía difícil dormir sin el canto del coquí, hasta que encontré un video en TH-cam de sonido de lluvia con coquíes cantando🙌🏽
@@alannateresaestrella4042 your English is good
FINALLY! Someone who actually recognizes us as an unincorporated US territory.
Still part of the states
@@billyjames9315 yeah by force. Nobody wants to be apart of this POS USA territory. We’re Puerto Ricans, not white Americans.
@@user-ub8uc8gq7r just white Americans live in the US? Also, everyone always have lip until taxes go out the door to support their country 😒
Ikr?
Undecided puertoricans need to make up their minds. Statehood or independence. No more commonwealth. Then Congress must act and do the right thing. Decolonize the island.
"You cant get that lost"...*laughs in mountain roads*
Laugh in Jayuya 💀
Ikr
For real hahahahaa se jodiooooo
Hahahahahaha sachoooo se van por las rutas rurales y no los encuentran como por un mes 🤣
@@samnielborreli607 jajajaja LITERAL. En el 2008 una vez me perdí en Utuado tanto que encontré un teléfono público. Dije "diablo...hasta en el tiempo y el espacio me perdi que encontré un teléfono PRT" jajajaja
Thank you Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 💓 I love ❤ you all. I was blessed to set foot on your island, and communicate with your people. The best! I love you
Great tips....I've been to PR over 25 times and always rent a car. A lot of the best things to do and places to see, you MUST have a car. Aguadilla, Cabo Rojo, Arecibo, Ponce are some of my fav areas to visit. I've driven the entire island and it's very beautiful. The tip about prepaying for the car is very important. Once we paid a deposit, got to PR and they gave our car away because someone else paid in prepaid in full.
Where do you pay for the car?
@@leeorlandoj online when u reserve it, just pay it in full
Thank you for your tip. I am going for three days February 18-21. Do you recommend any particular places at Aguadilla
@@dani23dani85 Man out west you HAVE to go to the Camuy Caves, just amazing
How bad are the mosquitoes in August?
As a puertoriccan it’s nice to finally see a good guide about us. I can agree to this.
@@albertoortiz7205 May you please elaborate?
@@albertoortiz7205 I think the guy is annoying also. He's probably an LGBTQ fruitcake. He's just like trying to control my trip. It's like, bro, shut up and let me enjoy a beach.
Ok. But don't wear war plugs. Puerto Rico noises are an absolute blessing. Especially the coqui at night and the music coming from everywhere. Enjoy. Stop acting like it's annoying. Why come if you are not gonna enjoy the every day stuff. ? I hope that didn't sound weird, but I miss the coqui so much. And I am proud of our constant lovable talking. Lol.
@picisa
I’m not sure if it still exists but there used to be an App with a sleep timer that would lull you to sleep with the sounds of the Coqui frog. 🐸 💤
It's just that for some foreigners, the sounds cam make it difficult to sleep.
Some may be confused when they say "if you stay in the city". It's important to know that Old San Juan and San Juan are very different areas in the metro area, the Metro area has several other municipalities with their own cities. Really good advice though.
Is Condado okay ?
@lilly j
Yes! 100%, but be extra cautious about the currents in the ocean when entering the waters of Condado Beach - children MUST be accompanied. Many have died - look it up. Condado is a pretty area.
It's also worthy to note that San Juan is not the ONLY city. Saying it that way gives the impression that the rest of the island is one big jungle, which is far from the truth.
Puerto Rico has so many beautiful places Crystal blue waters, big cave systems, a literal rain forest, you don't need a passport if you are from the us, many people there actually speak English, yet so many Americans have never been. That... blows my mind.
Puerto Rican aren't Spanish and Hispanic and Latino until given back to Spain and getting independence only from Spain
I remember when we rented a car during our visit in Puerto Rico, They told us not to use our turn signals as drivers in Puerto Rico never use them and that if we use our turn signals, we can get marked as a tourist and get followed as they can do worst to us
It’s not Mexico 😂
@@JealousyIsADisease not sharp are you. . .
I was stationed in Puerto Rico after hurricane Maria for about 5 months.
We homebased in San Juan at the entrance to the strip right after that long bridge.
Duty roster had us working all over the island.
Traveled all over on leave days.
I fell in love with Puerto Rico, the people, and the laid back lifestyle.
I will return as a tourist!
First time hearing about restaurants opening late. Never in my 43 years living here had encounter that problem. About the waiting time if the establishment is super crowded maybe 35 to 45 minutes till you get your food, but needs to be full to the brims. I dislike San Juan for the most part, exception historical places, best places are further away from the capital, friendlier people, less expensive and sometimes less crowded. The island is beautiful and you will enjoy it here.
Since moving to Puerto Rico in February, I can vouch for this video 100%. This will be so helpful for newcomers and tourists alike! Gracias! ♥️
🙏🏻
Im also planning on moving to the island good to read this vid was super helpful ❤️
@@kiarapolanco3042 don't.. go to Florida carpet bagger
As a new yorker visiting PR, yeah that last tip helped me a lot.
Awesome video with you guys as always! And these are such key points that you made that normally people don’t even think about. I love it. I miss Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 everyday I’m not there. We did 14 days there in July of this year and we didn’t want to leave. Your absolutely right it’s good to leave and enjoy Puerto Rico outside of San Juan. We visited caguas, rincon, and Culebra.. so beautiful, great people and amazing food!
Try to go to Rincon West side leave Americans people for years and they got guest houses. They call that town Americans town.
Would love to visit Puerto Rico one day. Thank you for helping me live that dream vicariously!
You'll go one day. Start making a places you want to go. 🌺
My sister and I mostly stayed in my aunt's house in Hormigueros on vacation. San Juan is totally like another NYC because it's totally Americanized. If you're staying in the downtown San Juan area the food and drink is mostly expensive. My advice is to go to the local towns or pueblos for cheap eats.
DANIEL, THE ENTIRE ISLAND IS A GRINGO PLAY GROUND , THE ARE THE RULERS OF P.R BLAME THE CORRUPTED GOVERMENT FOR ACT # 22.
I’m going to PR in August, what towns or pueblos would you recommend?
The west side of PR is the best way to get relax and enjoy beautiful beaches. We live a lil bit more relax on this side.
Ahhh... I miss the Island Time. Growing up on the Island the day felt like it was more than 24 hrs!
There, at 4:36 when he says "it's way cheaper than being in the city". For everyone's information, Puerto Rico has 78 cities, San Juan is just one and it's not even the biggest. Also another piece of advice, don't go to La Perla, under any circumstances. It's a hot zone for crime and tourists have gotten hurt there.
I cant wait!!!! Im black but grew up with Puerto Ricans and feel like its part of my childhood❤❤❤I cant wait🎉🎉🎉
The reason we don't have card readers on the gas pumps is because the owner of the gas station want people to enter the small convenient store inside. They make more money from the sales inside the store than selling gas and diesel only.
Makes sense
Mainly because profit margins in selling gas is state-controlled all over the island. Selling goods makes the biz profitable.
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I watched this video before I visited PR, and I don't think I really understood until I was there. I came back to rewatch this video and it is definitely true 😆.
I am so glad we traveled San Juan, Aguadilla, Vieques, and Culebra. I cannot wait until I get to go back again!
next time go to Cabo Rojo and Gilligan's Island in Guanica
@@amercali I definitely plan on visiting other areas! It was hard to fit so much in our time there! Any recommendations of things in Cabo Rojo or Gilligan's island?
@@KenzLaw Cabo Rojo as many beaches that are great..Combate, Boqueron, Playa Sucia, Buye, etc and Gilligan has great snorkeling cause it has pool like green clear water. you have to go early to Gilligan cause you have to take a ferry to the island. and after a certain amount of people (capacity) they don't let anymore people on the island
Holy moly. Planning a trip to Puerto Rico and was surprised to see you made a video for it! Love your NYC vids
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@@HereBeBarr I'm in love with this Puerto Rican girl she doesn't know it I'm she comes to the US I can surprise her avoid getting banned in her twitch chat she'll see my face close
Coquis are miniature frogs which make a delightful unique sound.
Born and raise in Puerto Rico, the biggest tip I could give you.
Go to the west side, best beaches and places to eat.
San Juan is good, yeah it’s the capital blah blah blah. But the west side (aguadilla, Isabela, rincon, aguada) that’s where you want to go.
Thanks for the advice! Since this video is 2 years old - do you think Uber is more readily available? We don’t plan to rent a car….this is the first I’ve seen this advice.
I don't have a passport yet, so visiting PR by myself for 3 days hopefully will be relaxing and a unforgettable experience.
Great video!
I recommend going to cavernas del río camuy in lares. After hurricane maria, the water level reached extremely high in the cave. You can see the water line when you go far in. Unfortunately, almost half of the cave is unexplorzble and deemed unsafe because of it. It was very cool and there is souviners for tourists there!
What an amazing video! This is the first video I have seen in your channel and I am truly impressed with your professionalism and also with the tour guide. It was very interesting! I was born and raised there until the age of 16 and then I came to the mainland in 1990 and I can say that everything you said is true
Definitely visit the WEST side. Mayagüez, Cabo Rojo, Lajas, Rincón, Aguadilla, Isabela, etc... You"ll thank me later. 😎🌴✌🏻
West coast is the best part area of PR, also has the best beaches.
and Camuy
Pretty accurate, I agree. There is much more to see in PR than just San Juan, I forgot how crazy they drive in PR lol.
I was terrified driving my first night there and I've been through EVOC, professional driving, etc. By the time we got back stateside I missed driving like the locals in PR 😂. I don't miss the exit signs being after the exit though 😐
Dude Bro!
This video was right on and accurate information as I’m a proud Puertorrican and everything both of you said was true right to the fact about the guys who ask for money to watch the car while you enjoy a tourist area.
Well done bro 👏🏽🤙🏽
The worst experience ever!!!! We just moved here from NYC December 2019. My husband was born and raised here in PR but I wasn't even though both my parents were. So when we got here I thought I was going to see the puerto rico that my parents spoke about but it was totally opposite. Where we ended up living in the town of Manati, we found our neighbors to be rude and very loud. They had no consideration for their neighbors what so ever. Pot holes everywhere. People here have absolutely no respect for lights. I couldn't count the times we almost got into car accidents due to them not stopping on red. There are homeless people everywhere especially in front of restaurants. You can't walk to your car without getting bombarded by people asking for money. The mosquitoes bit me daily and I caught an allergic reaction. The ants even went into the refrigerator and microwave, toaster...... they are everywhere. We threw out our new furniture of only 3 yrs cuz the ants got to it and ate up the wood. Ashley furniture, which is called Berrios on the Isla, sells bad furniture. I found out through an employee that their stock in actually on a ship in San juan. No wonder the furniture don't last. It's humid and salty there. The blackouts here are weekly. Just after 2 years my stove burned out. When the lights came back on the surge hit my stove strong and made the wires burn out. I complained about it to the light company called, Luma and they literally told me, ah, too bad, theres nothing we can do. I had to buy a camper stove and thats what ive been using since 2021. The owners of the house we rent were mean and treated us like garbage. This is just part of what we've been through. And I'm not even touching how corrupted the political people are. Its pathetic! There's puerto rico for you. Well by the end of this year we are moving back to NY. Honestly, I will miss nothing from this island. I'm glad I'm going back.
It wasn't a bad experience for you. You just aren't used to this kind of living. And if you go cheap then yea. Move to a big city do not live near the campo. And you will be much happier.
Everything you said about P.R. is true! You left out that the island is fairly expensive and the wages ARE THE LOWEST IN THE NATION!!!🤬 And even if you study something you still get paid the minimal wage!🤔 I was an x-ray tech and only got paid $7/hrs. and expected to work like a slave for those $7. I worked in factories and it's third world country work and conditions. Crime is at an all time high on this small island when I left for NY in 2012 there were like 1,000 murders a year!😭 I can't go on in reality there's too much wrong with this territory to write it here. Come to NY.🤝
Super helpful! I love that you brought a local in to give more credit to the value you are bringing to me and your audience! BRAVO! THANK YOU!
The best beaches are NOT in San Juan, Ocean Park is not the best beach, it’s only the closest. The best, beautiful and safe beaches are in Cabo Rojo, Vieques and Culebra. Now, the most beautiful and unique (but not safe, except for surfers, but still is your choice) are in Aguadilla, Rincón, Isabela, Manatí and few others.
Ponce, Aguadilla, Lares, San Sebastián, are just a few of the beautiful places that you can visit. The center of the island is breathtaking. If you really want to know PR, get out of San Juan and the “area metro”.
Yes, Puerto Rico is loud at nights, but nothing that can not be handled.
When going out at night, try to go with locals, they’ll tell you were is safe and were is not.
Hi, I am going to PR with my daughters next weekend. Can you recommend any beaches with calm, clear water please?
THAT BEACH , OCEAN PARK IS DUMP, THE PLACE IS IN A BAD HOOD.
Thanks for promoting my island! My wife and i had to move because we lost to many jobs there. Man i really miss Puerto Rico! Especially the west side
you mean there are no jobs in puerto rico now?
@@gemalacahayapurnamashanty1443 there are jobs but most are food related and other are Part time retail jobs that don’t pay well. My wife and i had to move due to many jobs being contractor or part time jobs for me i lost to many jobs so we left .
Thats one of the reasons I havent moved to PR. I want to be in my island but oppertunities are important for my age and is conviance. I live in Miami which is the closest I can get to PR weather while in the states and still have tbe oppertunities and conviances of a major city stateside. One day I hope to retire in PR.
What the best part I can go plz
Prepaid car rental is recomenmedarion at any country Counter prices are always higher
It was a good list but honestly, number 5 was a bit unnecessary, when I go to other places I don't expect to people be "quiet" or anything cause it's not my place I'm just visiting seems kinda stupid, the sounds here are pretty basic other states I have visited where worst in sound
Plus, the real locals don't use plugs...
I had a friend that came from the States and wanted to get a tan. I told her to use sunblock and she refused because she was used to it. She got so sunburned the first day that she spend the rest of the vacation in a dark room.
That happened with a friend of mine on the Greek island of Mykonos, where my sister lives. She likes to lay out all day and tan. We told her several times to use sunblock and like your friend, she refused. She got so burned on her back that she was bright red, like a lobster. 🦞 I felt bad for her, but it was so funny that her front and back were 2 different shades.
There used to be a Puerta Rican resteurant in Cleveland Ohio that i loved. I probably ate there a hundered times. The first time I ate there I was like whats taking so long. I learned to adapt, it was well worth the time. Come back Lozada's i miss you so much...!
Soy de hatillo, Guajataca was the bee's knees in the 80s and 90s and there were monkey's in the trees.
Beautiful Juan !! I will know Puerto Rico because if you my family where there a few years ago and came happy!!!!
I'm glad you mentioned the gas stations b/c that threw me for a loop the first time I visited. The one thing I have to point out though is that my phone did not work there. Verizon acted like I was out of the country even though I wasn't. Thankfully I had a work cell, which was a lifesaver for the GPS. Apparently depends on what kind of plan you are on in the mainland.
This is a very charming place, I hope I can visit again sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!
puerto rico may be small on the map and you may think that it's small because it's like 110 long and 50 miles wide but what you don't see is that puerto rico has a lot of mountains
I mean big mountains some of the mountains are so high that they have clouds.
Thanks for all the great advice. Even though I’m an avid traveler, I still love to see videos like this that are overall extremely helpful.
Absolutely gorgeous place to visit! I was in love! Unless it is windy it is humid!
1. Know Spanish - Yep. This is very good advice. Having some basic understanding of spanish will greatly help you in Puerto Rico
Jon you taught me about the do's and don't for when I visit Puerto Rico.
Interesting information and helpful to take in if compelled to visit Puerto Rico. Any travel abroad will have challenges and a degree of awareness. The want to experience the scenic unfolding of landscapes and communities of the local cultures and culinary would out weigh the trepidation’s. Not for the faint of heart😉😀
I live in Puerto Rico and this are nice tips to visiting the Island, BTW I used your videos like a guide in my trip to NYC
Puerto Rican here. Puerto Rico is probably more expensive than any other state (excluding Hawaii)
YES, TO F>>>>>> EXPENSIVE, THE RICAN PEOPLE ARE POOR , BUT THEY LIKE THE GOOD LIFE.
Try Camuy, north shore. Beautiful beaches! Many Airbnb Villa Baneres is right on the ocean!
I’m going to PR in august with my sister and I’ve been thinking about renting a car bc I would love to explore outside of San Juan, I want to explore all around. Can anyone please tell me where I can rent a car that it’s really good and what I need in order to rent one? And if it’s expensive for 1 week? I was thinking of Ubering but I keep seeing that it’s also expensive🥲🥲
If is your first time in Puerto Rico and don't have any references it is best to make plan with a guide. Then you can come solo.
So i need cristian travel guide co info please
As soneone who was born and raised in Puerto Rico I can vouch for all this. PR is extremely expensive, specially in. The tourist area. A beer can cost $1.25 at a local bar but in a tourist area can be up to $5 for the exact same beer; same thing with food and even hotels. Try to book your hotel outside of the tourist area (San Juan, Isla Verde, Condado). Also PR ised US currency, no need to change your dollar. The most important update right now is tge use of facemasks EVERYWHERE. There is a new law that obligates everyone to use a facemask everywhere and bring your covid vaccine proof; if not, you won't be leaving your hotel. You can get a fine for walking around without a mask so wear your mask of the police is going to stop you, give you a fine and you could even end up in prision for this.
PR is pretty cheap in my opinion , just don't live in the metro area.
@@LaPlaga88 mortgage and rent are cheap. Utilities are 3x more expensive, groceries are more expensive (1 carton of eggs is almost $4, 1 gallon of milk is almost $7, etc)
no wayy... even walking outside?! it doesn't even make any sense :( going there in 2 weeks
@@JK-nd4iy how was it because I leave in 2 months and hope I don't need a vaccine or neg covid test to enter places
Thank you for this! I’m planning a trip to PR for the first time around august, would you say it’s safe for a solo trip?
“Vamos a calmarnos”… there are some places worst to drive in mainland USA than PR, for example Atlanta 🤣. And Santurce is in San Juan
Yeah, when they were talking about rough traffic I thought, ok like driving in Houston lol
#7 Driving Mistakes: Also the big huge holes in the roads, I would make fun of it tho, because as a Mexican I am used to that, That actually reminded me of my Country😃
Hi I live in Puerto Rico , Otis beautiful, as a hint don’t miss the balneario of Boqueron and its poblado , at cabo rojo is a paradise !!
1. Rent the smallest car and enjoy the mountains outside most mayor city's because the roads are small. 2. Drive like a local turn signal most of the time will not be used. I live in Philadelphia and still drive like a Puerto Rican lane change no signal most of the time. 3.;Night life is amazing but try to be with a local. Do no say anything disrespectful to anyone or you will get hurt. If you're a bad drunk stay in your hotel bar. If a happy drunk you're safe. 4. Enjoy the food amazing and tasty. Forget fast food. 5. Stay on the main land if you want McDonald's. 6. Enjoy your visit you are still in America.
Get ready for crazy driving fellas! And STAY AWAY FROM LA PERLA!
It’s better to give a few dollars to be on the locals hood side and have them “watch your back” than to brush them off and have your trip ruined dealing with insurance claims.
This goes for at the hotel, beaches, bars etc. just budget it into your trip expenses.
Me, a local, watching what not to do as a tourist in my own island.
Me too
I went to PR on a cruise. I ended up going to the rum factory there. And yes just walking around the port (because I was by myself & dark). But I do want to go back b/c I feel a few hours wasn't long enough to explore a little. And like all the other islands (Jamaica, Bahamas, St Thomas, etc) they are definitely on "Island Time" - 😎🌞⛱
Yes the Bacardi factory is across the Bay from El Morro, it has a Billion Dollar view and the free samples are nice
Great video and your cinematography is amazing!
I would love to go to see the water glow bio illuminascent looks stunning
Visited Puerto Rico back in November. I spent 4 nights in Aguada followed by 4 nights in San Juan. I definitely second the idea of spending time on both sides of the island.
All in all, it was absolutely amazing and now I want to move there. Lol
Hello would you mind telling me how was the weather in November when you went?
@@sheluvgreenzx6216 It couldn't have been any better. 80 degrees all day and night and hardly any rain
"we're lazy, we steal, we extort, we're violent and also welcoming and we cant drive unselfishly".....sounds dope.
Okay, I’m a local. For GPS, stick to google maps or waze. Apple maps is wayyyyy to outdated and its not accurate most times.
I’m going for 3 days in September and looking for the beautiful calm beaches we see on pictures. Where should I go?
As a local I would recommend if you are in the San Juan Metro area I would try to stay only in the Tourist area because the crime rate is really bad there, especially at night. If you go to the the North west side like Quebradillas, Isabela, Aguadilla, Cabo Rojo, Lajas area this is a really safe there. Much cheaper, less traffic, great beaches and food to eat plus you have the Ramey Airport in Aguadilla nearby.
Not sure why you are saying this, I lived in Florida for 12 years and didn’t feel safer there than here in PR. Try to ask for help if you run a flat tire in the USA. Here someone will stop to help you.
I find your comment exaggerating. More than 95% of the crimes here are within their own gangs( same as Philadelphia, LA, Chicago, NY, Detroit, Washington DC and the list goes on…)
@@ericpizarro3084 It looks like you do not see the local PR news, 95% of all the car jackings, drive buy shootings and robberies are within the San Juan area. I live in Northwest Isabela area for more the 40 years and I can you this is really safe area. In San Juan everyone lives with gates in thier homes.
@@midiaz1319 entonces múdate de PR. Yo viví en Fl los últimos 12 años en la Fl. Regresé en Enero y no veo ninguna diferencia. Eres una(o) paranoica exagera(o). Que no aportas al futuro de este bendito lugar.
Whenever I go back home to PR, my brain switches to PR-time as soon as I step out of the plane because I know that EVERYTHING is going to be different than the US.
Good video. Headed there the first week of Jan. Hope it’s not too busy. Looking forward to do Survivor beach hike. I want to compare this island to Oahu.
You shouldn't make those comparisons, just because they are islands. That is the only thing they have in common. You need to go there with the attitude of experiencing a culture, food, people, topography and ambiance like no other. Open your mind.
@@brendahavlicak5247 Exactly, we go to Hawaii a lot from Florida. Puerto Rico is much closer. We love the culture of the Hawaiian islands so now we want to see the culture and hospitality of PR. Check out the Hawaii videos and the upcoming Puerto Rico ones. Thanks for sharing and watching.
Only Aguadilla i lived there for a year and a half my heart stayed there
I loved the place and I did not have any issues. I want to go back and see the west side of the Island.
Thank you so much for this video…I’m 39 American Puerto Rican… born and raised in nyc youngest of 3 and I’ve never been to my homeland… both sides of my family were born in Puerto Rico….I never visited due to #2…. Thinking it’s too dangerous to visit… yea I’m from nyc been thru my share of violence out here…but ALL of my cousins that lived over then came to the states to live… they all say the same thing… DONT GO alone…don’t go at all… they will kill u out there…they told me they can recognize a new yorker real quick and don’t like us PR’s born outside PR…. But I’m rolling the dice this year and I’m going!!!!! Aguadilla here I come… or prolly keep it safe and spend 2 weeks in San Juan… probably look up family while I’m there believe it or not like 80% of my family lives in PR and I’ve never met them once.
Ridículo,si tienes miedo quédate en US
@@hildeguivas9652 gracias.
On the renta car part, " in case they over book " is an understatement, lol. They always over book and is hell to get a car.
Wow great video guys. Thank you! 😮
Thank you for this it’s very helpful I can’t wait to go to San Juan
What not to do: don't disrespect the laws, and the people who live here. Many people here are bilingual so they will help you. But don't be rude.
Yes yes and yes, also don’t treat us as something less cause we won’t answer you back in English, we will do so in Spanish 💀
@King Of Crunk Well if you drive better you can set an example and keep yourself safe. Because if something happens to you here your family is going to have a terrible time trying to get your body back. 💖 So just stay safe and follow the laws.
@@johns9927 Puerto Rican aren't Spanish and Hispanic and Latino until given back to Spain and getting independence only from Spain your Americans now speak English
Thanks for promoting tourism. I hope you're doing well.
God bless + take care :)
Hi, at 5:32 it is now at least a $400 ticket in towns like Aquada and Rincon for playing loud music from an auto.
In Quebec Canada, it's $1,75 a litre. P.R. gas is cheap ! Our Sales tax is 14.975%.
Idk why I am watching this when I’m Puerto Rican and my parents been living here all there life
Im native to Puerto Rico im just watching this cause of homesickness tbh.
Yes, I go to rincon and everything takes for ever it drives me nuts 😅 it’s just like DR they take their sweet time. I haven’t being to that part of aguadilla it looks beautiful
Fun fact: If you're driving down the road and you see the vehicle in front of you stopped, talking to the person in the car that is stopped in the opposite direction, Don't get out of your vehicle, Don't honk the horn, and don't get mad? Just sit there and wait until the conversation is over, because if you try to address the situation it might be the last vacation that you take. There's a lot of cowboys in P. R.
Also let the road rage go and don't flip the bird. That's an invitation to get shot.
One thing shown in this video is the area of Santurce beware if traveling to this part of Puerto Rico as a Rican who lived there it is a high crime area not mention in this video. Beware in general when traveling to Puerto Rico crime is real and it happens more of what the locals would want to admit. Be safe.