r/PuertoRicoTravel

Hello friends, we are visiting in June with our son and his girlfriend. I need some advice on how to keep belongings safe while we enjoy your beaches. It's been a long time since I was on a beach that I didn't get to by a boat or walk to from a cottage, so I'm rusty. I would appreciate any advice you can give to us, especially for my 20 year old kids who don't have a ton of street smarts.
I did buy a waterproof satchel thing for our hotel keys, cards and my phone, but do we all need one? Thank you and we are looking forward to enjoying your beautiful islands.
Edit to add: the place we are staying is a stone's throw to both Isla Verde beaches but does not have a "private" beach of its own.

Edit: to the putas who asked about street smarts, there are all kinds of global situations where you don't know the best practices and that's why we ask our fellow brethren to help us learn.

We’ve been to San Juan 2 other times on a cruise ship. I went with my buddies in nov and rented a car. Taking the family on Saturday for a week but it looks like next week weather won’t be good.

I’m bummed because I got to experience bioluminescence in La parguera. It was so amazing. I didn’t realize u can do it after 1/4 moon. So I don’t think we will be able to go.

So now on the list is chuelatta can can.

El yunque on the day it doesn’t rain. I heard the place could be a wash out if it is raining.

We’ve been to the fort twice already so might skip that.

Will be taking them to try roast pork at La Ruta del lechon

If the weather is going to be bad what else would you all recommend? We are staying at Hilton in San Juan and have a car. Any hopes on a bioluminescence tour somewhere else or do you all think I’m SOL? We are a family of 5. Kids are all teenagers.

Muchas gracias!!!

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Para dejarlo "short and sweet", mi novia me viene a visitar y le quiero dar una experiencia bien linda de la isla.

Ya tengo varias cosas planeadas y pa donde llevarla, pero también me gustaría que aprendiera (y yo también un poco más porque casi nunca salgo de casa si no es pa trabajar o pal gym) sobre nuestra historia también.

Hay algún museo que recomienden? Otras actividades sugeridas también serían agradecidas, gracias!

Hola hola!

I’m bringing my husband to PR for the first time. I’ve been several times but as a minor. I love dancing and early drinking. He loves trying new foods and practicing his Spanish.

Where should we go for a fun night out with people around our age around San Juan/Condado/Isla Verde?

recent moved to san juan. i resigned from my senior software developer position back in the states in 2023. the only 2 job opportunities i’ve had in the 4 months i’ve been in san juan max out at $10 an hour. i underestimated the importance of speaking the language however i’m now focused on finding a remote developer position in san juan for a company based in the states. does anyone have any better ideas for me to find a developer gig in san juan? hell does anyone have any idea how i can earn at least $20 an hour down here?

Hello! Does anyone know if the sargassum is affecting Seven Seas beach in Fajardo? I tried the tracking map but no data was available for that area. Thanks for any insight!

Im gonna be driving all around the island trying to see every city I possibly can. I would like to get off highways and main roads as much as possible. Is it generally okay to drive a sedan outside of the coastal cities ? Or should I rent a 4wd vehicle. Also can anyone recommend some rental companies , do you think target, Charlie’s and coqui aqui are okay options ? Thank you 🙂

hey everyone, i’m going on a one week trip to puerto rico and wondering if they ID in puerto rico for cigarettes? none of us are over 21 but do store owners really check?

I understand we have to go through various inspections. Is allowing 2 hours before the flight long enough? This is for a Friday midday flight.

Me and my boyfriend will be staying in this town on my birthday. I was wondering what there is to do? Is there any places that does something special for your birthday? Like how Krispy Kreme gives out of a free doughnut.
Or is there any events going on between the 17th through the 19th of July?

40F Planning to visit PR with another 40F for about 4 days. Which cities/towns are safe for us to travel by ourselves without a tour guide?

My fiance and i are planning on going to puerto rico next month and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as first time visitors! We are shooting to not spend more than 3 grand on the hotel stays. Any recommendations for good places to stay/activities would be greatly appreciated🙏

Hi! I (33F) am going to PR solo from May 23rd-27th if anyone is going solo or just wants to make a new friend 😄

So we booked La Concha for memorial day weekend for a mother/daughter birthday trip. I am a bit concerned after reading the mixed reviews, what are your thoughts on it? Has anyone here stayed at La Concha recently and how did you like it?

Haven't been there in years. Checked prices online, seeing $200-$300 per person. Seems a little high but then again, haven't gone in a long time. Anyone know of there is better pricing and with who?

Thanks

i’m a 20 year old planning on going to puerto rico soon but every car rental place i’ve looked at is either 21+ or insanely expensive for people under 21. any recommendations? :)

My two friends and I just booked a flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico to celebrate our recent graduation. We originally planned to stay in an Air BnB, but I’ve been reading about the ethical implications of that and now I’m reconsidering. I’d be ok to stay at a hotel, but I don’t want to support some massive chain instead of the local people. Does anyone have any thoughts on the best type of place to stay? Or does anyone know any locally owned places in San Juan we could stay at?

hii! I’m traveling to San Juan in July and I already have a list of places I want to visit and things I want to do. but since I’ll be staying more around the city center, I’d also love to experience a bit of the local lifestyle while I’m there.

my English isn’t fluent, but I can definitely get by. I can also manage a little in spanish, but I’m not fluent either. still, I’m willing to put myself out there and meet people from different countries. I’m sure I’ll figure it out lol

so, is anyone here (local or not) going to be in San Juan in july and interested in making a new friend?maybe we could go out to a restaurant, bar, shopping or do something fun together. I’m a 19-year-old woman, so I’d feel more comfortable hanging out with people around my age :)

Also if you know any solid beach front options drop it

I’m going to San Juan from the 23rd-30th of this month and was wondering if there’s any wrestling events anyone knows of. I’m a big wrestling fan and know it’s pretty popular on the island, thanks!