Based on 12 experiences
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based on 12 experiences
I traveled solo to Puerto Rico and loved it. I did not rent a car. Stayed in a hostel and Ubered or walked everywhere. Ubers were cheap. Went to El Yunque, which was a 45-minute drive organized by the hostel. Felt very safe day and night.
Posted: October 3, 2023Old San Juan is amazing. An absolute must-see. I stayed in Condado and went to some amazing waterfalls and beaches. There’s an amazing lighthouse, Arecibo, and a beautiful waterfall in Gozalandia. Crashboat Beach is fabulous. I loved the vibe, people, culture, and food.
Posted: August 9, 2023I solo traveled to Puerto Rico for a month. I lived in old San Juan. I always felt safe. I walked/scootered/ubered alone and was always totally fine. The men were surprisingly respectful.
Posted: July 30, 2023I spent two weeks in Puerto Rico. I stayed ten days in San Juan on Calle Loiza, a five-minute walk from Playa Ocean Park, and four in Rincon. I felt very safe in both places at all times, including after dark. My only regret is that I didn’t spend more of my time on the west side of the island, as I felt there are better beaches and I don’t really do nightlife. That being said, San Juan does have great food, history, architecture, and beaches as well. I also kayaked Condado Lagoon at night which was a blast.
Posted: July 19, 2023I went to Puerto Rico solo and it was great. I didn't find the men aggressive at all and didn't have any troubles. Uber was great and it was my primary way of getting around. I stayed in a lovely hotel in San Juan that was not really close to anything except the beach, and it was fine. Staying in Old San Juan would have been handy, except I didn't want to pay the extra for that convenience.
Posted: June 25, 2023It was good for a beach vacation, but it is pretty loud with unpredictable power for working remotely. The rainforest hike and bio bay were the best experiences on the island. I didn't participate in night life.
Posted: May 28, 2023Experienced: April, 2023Loved Puerto Rico. Spent a few days in Fajardo and a few in San Juan (Parque neighborhood near the beach). Did a day in old San Juan and visited one of the forts and ate some good food. I hiked in El Yunque rainforest, drove to Cueva Ventana, and went snorkeling which was pretty but didn't have too many fish. The highlight was kayaking the bioluminescent bay on Vieques. It was so magical. The food was great and the trip was affordable overall.
Posted: April 10, 2023I've been to Puerto Rico and loved it. El Yunque National Forest was beautiful to hike and explore. The Forts in Old San Juan were also great to explore. The nightlife and shops in San Juan were also fun.
Posted: April 1, 2023I was there for 10 days in May. I loved Old San Juan and the feel of the city. I didn't feel unsafe although I was traveling with my sister. We took the ferry to Vieques and did some snorkeling and stayed there a couple of nights. I plan on returning someday since there are so many things to do and see!
Posted: February 18, 2023I went to Puerto Rico solo and felt completely safe. I stayed in Santurce (not sure if that's spelled correctly but it's close). It's a bedroom community in San Juan. I felt completely safe the entire time. I did a tour of old San Juan and our tour guide was an architect there. I learned so much and toured a lot of great buildings. I didn't get to do my ocean excursions because of high tide warnings.
Posted: February 15, 2023Cindy
Hi! I am a Caribbean-based writer and voracious reader who loves to travel and learn new languages and about new cultures.
🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇸🇻 El Salvador, 🇫🇷 France, 🇭🇹 Haiti, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, 🇲🇫 Saint Martin, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇵 Guadeloupe, 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Madeline
Hi!, I'm Madeline and I'm interested in dancing, cinema, culture, events & social, food & cuisine, live music, nature, nightlife, photography, shopping, sightseeing and solo travel
🇧🇸 Bahamas, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, 🇲🇫 Saint Martin, 🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands, 🇺🇸 United States
Ester
Hi! I'm Ester from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
🇦🇼 Aruba, 🇧🇧 Barbados, 🇧🇶 Bonaire, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, 🇺🇲 U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇺🇸 United States
Ester
3 days
Hi! I'm Ester from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
🇦🇼 Aruba, 🇧🇧 Barbados, 🇧🇶 Bonaire, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, 🇺🇲 U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇺🇸 United States
Madeline
1 day
Hi!, I'm Madeline and I'm interested in dancing, cinema, culture, events & social, food & cuisine, live music, nature, nightlife, photography, shopping, sightseeing and solo travel
🇧🇸 Bahamas, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, 🇲🇫 Saint Martin, 🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands, 🇺🇸 United States
Lucia
7 days
Hi, My name is Lucia and I'm interested in culture, events & social and sightseeing
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇵🇪 Peru
Going solo this month to Puerto Rico and I love to be fully immersed in the culture wherever I go. Looking for recommendations on unique experiences to learn more about the culture and country.
Posted: August 15, 2023Hoping to go to Puerto Rico near the Christmas holidays and wondering if you have tips that will take me away from standard tourist traps? Especially hiking opportunities
Posted: November 19, 2022