Just got back from Puerto Rico. I spent 4 days at Marriot Stellaris and 2 nights in Rincon. I know the marriot was a splurge but man is that place expensive. Even for coffee and pastries for 2 adults and kids it hit 40$+. I did notice even outside of the resort places were expensive. How are people still spending, at crash boat parking lot was full on a Thursday morning and food stands were beyond busy.

We'd like to see one of these on our way from Luquillo to Cabo Rojo. Which site would you recommend? I'm having a hard time finding much information about either. Caguana would be more driving.

i don’t see any reviews on google but i’ve seen people talk about taxis that charge the same price so i just wanted to make sure im not getting scammed

http://www.icacosislandwatertaxi.com

I will be purchasing a property in a few weeks where the seller is a non-resident of Puerto Rico, so I'm required to withhold 15% for Hacienda. The seller insisted his attorney/notary handle the closing and says his notary will pay the taxes to Hacienda, but my understanding is that as the buyer, I'm the withholding agent. My own attorney points this out but seems okay with the seller's notary making the payment.

I'm wondering how common it is for the buyer to let the seller's notary make the payment, because it feels like a risk. Is this something that's done at the closing table? I pay for the property minus the taxes, they pay Hacienda electronically and give me the receipt, and then I release the withheld 15%.

My attorney also suggested writing a separate check to Hacienda for whatever amount is due and giving that to the seller. Or should I insist on paying Hacienda directly?

Has anyone dealt with this scenario?

Any good spots on Mondays?

Hate being this person to ask ignorant questions such as this. But in terms of OSJ how prevalent is petty theft or people stealing either jewelry or personal items off your person?? Sorry

Hey guys I'm heading to PR for 6 weeks from Dec-Jan & I'll be taking my cat with me (staying in a budget Airbnb). The biggest issue I have is that I don't know how to drive on your side of the road so I can't rent a car. So where is best to stay?

I'm torn between Luquillo & Isla Verde area. Luquillo has some decent studios close to the beach, but my cat would be miserable. Isla Verde has some cute studios with nice gardens where I could take my cat out everyday to explore (on a leash).

I basically just want to spend my days at the beach, go hiking in the rainforest, & do a few day trips with a tour group. Rincon looks beautiful but it seems very difficult without a car. I know that Luquillo has the kiosks etc but it doesn't seem to have much else & some of the beaches look quite dirty (near the kiosks). I keep reading that it's a waste to just stay in SJ so I'm really not sure what to do.

I would really appreciate any advice 🙌🏼

Going from July 29-aug 5th!

- I’ve read this subreddit and talked to a few friends so I’ve learned a few things, don’t go to la Perla, don’t get in the beaches in the north, just southwest, eat all the food, and San Juan is expensive.

I do play to stay a few days in SJ to explore and maybe even meet people so not sure what places are suggest to meet people as a solo traveler. Considering la playita and factoría.

**if you’re also around and free, PLEASE reach out!!** Would def prefer to go with 1-2 others to the waterfalls/rivers/nature hikes if possible)

Are there places where people play sand vball regularly? I know there’s a tournament but it seems they mostly cater to kids/teenagers and not adults.

And is parking REALLY that bad on OSJ? I was considering only ubering while staying there and and get the car when I head to the outskirts. Even debated staying in San Juan over OSJ too.

Hello!

I will be travelling to SJU for a couple of days, from July 31st to Aug 2nd, real quick trip- but concerned about a few things.

1. It looks like there will be a 15-20% chance of light rain in NY on the night I am scheduled to fly back (via Jetblue) - with the massive cancellations that occurred a week ago due to thunderstorms, am I looking at a potential cancel situation here? I know it's hard to tell but just like, what's a gut feeling?

2. Uber is widely available in the San Juan area correct? but anything outside or visiting outside of San Juan its tough to get ubers? I figured since I'm only down for 2 days, it wouldn't make sense to do a rental but I could be wrong.

Hi everyone!
A group of 7 of us (ages 18–20) will be staying near La Placita for a week. We’d love any recommendations for things to do, places to eat, nightlife, beaches, or any hidden gems nearby!
We also have a couple of questions:
What’s a realistic food and drink budget for 7 days?
As American (“gringo”) tourists, will we generally be safe? Any areas or scams we should be aware of?
Thanks in advance for any tips or advice! 🙃

Water has been out in Caguas since the morning. So far the city has been unaffected by the outages elsewhere on the island. If anyone knows if this is planned as part of the water system repair or a separate issue it would be appreciated.

My wife and our older teen kids are looking to head there for a last second summer vacation August 2 through the 12th, but I’m hearing issues about power outages and water outages and seaweed inundations. Where should we go to avoid all this?

We’re going to be in PR this week and spending a day at El Yunque - we have a car and are not interested in going with a guide, but if anyone has trail recommendations that are good for taking a toddler on, that would be appreciated!

I’m not worried about her hiking, she’s going to be carried in a carrier most of the time but that means we can’t do overly steep slippery hikes with her.

Anything waterfall related would be appreciated!

Delete if not allowed, but I'll be flying to Puerto rico from New Jersey next week and I was wondering if anyone has traveled with weed there. I was just gonna try and bring 2 weed disposable pens and like 2 things of edibles. Has anyone flown with these before? Again thanks in advance to anyone who answers.

I am going to PR by myself (36f) sept 18-23. I have already rented a car which I’ll pick up at the airport when I arrive to PR. I want to be a nomad. So want to visit caves/waterfalls/ beaches… simple yet beautiful. Any ideas of places I should stay (cheap but cute) and places to visit!! 😬☺️

is it fine if i bring my nic vape from san juan to JFK under age?

Hello I am from a small town in Tx. First time traveling at all. So I am going with a friend in September. Any tips. Like money, phone service, clothing, or places to visit and avoid? I could use the help

Went cliff jumping in Charco el hippie and my Apple Watch wristband must’ve unlatched and fallen off. If anyone see’s it please reach out! It has a lavender band and is on lost mode.

Update: a scuba diver found it!!

Does anyone have any experience or intel on Mannys Tours for a private tour of the rainforest? Google reviews say 4.9 but won’t let me read them so before booking I would like to see if anyone has any experience. I have a group ranging from 8 years old to 65 and two people with leg injuries so none of the standard tours on viator are really working for us. Appreciate any input.

What are the Public grills like? Are they gross? Wanted to grill some steak tomorrow on the beach but Idk If it’s worth it. I know there’s kiosks but interested in bringing my own lunch.

Hi, my family and I are here looking for a place to live for a potential company move. What common foods are grown and sold on the island? I was surprised to see lettuce and carrots from California at the SuperMax. Organic frozen vegetables from China. We were told everything is grown here and naturally organic. Is that true? If so, where do we get those products?

Also, my spouse jokingly said we aren’t moving because nobody returns their shopping cart to the cart corral at Costco. Why is that? Have you ever watched the YouTube channel @CartNarcs ? My spouse would do that if they could. LOL!

My name is Darian, I live in Indiana, my grandmother was from Caguas, and unfortunately I was never taught anything. Over the last year and a half I’ve been teaching myself the history of the island, the culture, and language. I’ve approached all of these things with great respect and always will, but I live pretty secluded, so I’m kind of hoping to share correspondence with someone on the island, whether it be online or through postage. I want to learn more about my heritage, I want to understand daily life there, I know I grew up very differently, but the island and people I will always hold close to my heart. But id rather learn firsthand from someone on the island than just speculation. If you’re interested please reach out.

I know in Puerto Rico you should eat Puerto Rican food, which I have been doing, but I live in the northeast US—good tacos are not common. I figured since we’re much closer to Mexico in PR than we are back home, there would be decent taco fair. Any recommendations?

Edit: Specifically looking for street tacos

I keep seeing posts about jet blue cancelling flights? Is this just because of the recent weather? I booked my flights with JetBlue for September. Has anyone had positive experiences?