Ultimate Guide To Visiting Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico feels international, but legally very American. No passport, no currency exchange, no customs line, no roaming charges
Old San Juan doesn't feel American. It feels European. It feels old.
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Grab a swimsuit and leave the passport, cuz we're going to Puerto Rico! In our first guide of 2026, we're taking you on an incredible adventure to the Isla del Encanto. Join us as we: - Eat and drink our way around the island (and then eat and drink some more); - Engage with the history of San Juan, one of the oldest European-established cities in the Americas; - See what the bioluminescent bays of La Parguera are actually like; - Learn if we can successfully drive in Spanish and buy gas in liters; - Jump off the waterfalls of Gozalandia; - Fall off surfboards in Rincón; - Trek through a tropical DRY forest (with more biodiversity than El Yunque!); - Answer your Frequently Asked Questions (like "What do I pack?", "What don't I pack?", "Is Puerto Rico safe?", "I have to throw away my toilet paper?"); - And so much more! Whether you're planning a trip to Puerto Rico, or just want to see what all the fuss is about, this guide has it all! And if you are planning a trip to Puerto Rico, head over to our Patreon (patreon.com/tripbee) to get a copy of our travel planning map. It's free for now, but we do ask that you consider becoming a member to help us keep making our travel planning content and feeding our cat. Did we miss a detail? Have a destination you'd like us to check out? Just think Jim is super cute and want to leave him a bunny emoji? 🐰 Hop down into the comments and have at! (Especially for the bunnies. Jim loves bunnies.) And if you'd like to contact us directly with any questions, our inbox is open for business! info @ tripbee .com (but you know, without the spaces.) 00:00 Intro 00:31 Puerto Rico Overview 00:56 Introducing Old San Juan 03:12 Eating Across Old San Juan 04:03 Driving To The South 04:25 Introducing La Parguera 04:58 Hiking Guaníca Dry Forest 05:40 Visiting Atolladora Beach 06:08 Seeing The Bioluminescent Bay 07:14 Enjoying La Parguera Nightlife 07:55 We 💜🩵 Your Support! 08:28 Introducing Rincón 08:58 Surfing In Rincón 10:09 Snorkeling At Steps Beach 10:41 Getting The Vatos Locos Side Quest 11:05 Introducing Gozalandia 11:36 Introducing Isabela 12:04 Getting Back To Old San Juan 12:16 FAQs 13:25 Wrapping Up