Top Ten Tips for Visiting Puerto Rico

In this episode, Christopher and Ashleigh share their top ten tips for visiting Puerto Rico after visiting the island multiple times.

Learn Basic Spanish Phrases

Christopher recommends learning basic Spanish phrases, especially for food service and driving. Knowing phrases like "please," "thank you," and numbers is helpful.

Understand Puerto Rico's Relationship as a part of the U.S.

Christopher emphasizes understanding Puerto Rico's unique relationship as a part of the U.S. as an American territory. Being informed about this complex relationship will help you interact respectfully with locals.

Consider Destinations Besides San Juan

While San Juan is a popular destination, Christopher encourages getting out and exploring other regions of Puerto Rico to see more sides of the island.

Engage with Local Culture

Christopher recommends engaging with local culture and supporting the local economy by trying local cuisine, visiting museums and festivals, and purchasing local art.

Explore Beyond the Beaches

Ashleigh suggests exploring beyond just the beaches to really experience what makes Puerto Rico special.

Book Car Rentals Early

Ashleigh recommends booking car rentals early, as they can be scarce around busy travel times. She suggests considering local companies like Aki Koki as an alternative to major rental chains.

Visit Culebra and Vieques

Ashleigh highly recommends visiting the smaller islands of Culebra and Vieques, which can be accessed via inexpensive ferry from mainland Puerto Rico.

Wine Break

Christopher talks about Bordeaux style wine blends and "meritage" wines during the wine break.

Stay Somewhere With Backup Power

Ashleigh suggests staying somewhere with backup power and water in case of outages, which are common in Puerto Rico.

Check Out DiscoverPuertoRico.com

Ashleigh recommends DiscoverPuertoRico.com as a great resource for trip planning.

Consider Alternative Airports

Christopher suggests considering flying into alternate airports besides just San Juan, like Aguadilla or Ponce, which may have cheaper flights.

Flighty App

Ashleigh and Christopher discuss Flighty, an app they've been using to track flights and flight history. They recommend it for getting flight delay notifications and tracking friends' flights.