10 things to know before going to Puerto Rico (Don't come to Puerto Rico?)

[@lilianariv_]

Love your videos!! You tell the things how they are! I live in the US but I’m Mexican and I visited PR once and loved it!! ❤️ I find similarities in between Mexico and PR, people are just friendly with strangers, they love party and loud music, there’s potholes, power outrages, and sadly people leave trash behind too! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you so much Liliana. Appreciate it .

[@xt6081]

This is very accurate. I am not offended at all. Puerto Rico is not what it used to be. My mother is from Cagüas and I've been buying her ticket to come see me twice a year. The pets on the street were very sad. I wanted to save them all. I couldn't go for a walk around the neighborhood without them chasing me. Also, waking up at 5 AM everyday by the neighbor's dog bark. I've never cursed so much.😅 I spent more time taking a shower than anything else.🥵 The last time I visited, I spent one month in the hospital caring for my dad, and every day was a nightmare. Again, not offended at all because it is very accurate. 👍

[@delmairizarry4758]

Love your videos! I think this one specifically helps people prepare for this experience. Keep it up!

[@RonNL1030]

I’m a huge fan of your videos. I’m Cuban from Tampa FL, some of my best friends are Puertorriqueños, there’s no other culture I feel more identified with than the Puerto Rican one. The music, the loud happy people, the food ingredients, the pot holes, the nature and sceneries in general and the very talkative extrovert social friendly people. Nothing could remind me more of my hometown. I look forward to visit your beautiful island and interact with the locals.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thanks for sharing and for the support!!

[@charliemotorcycle]

You are spot on Ana! I am a bit of an introvert but Puerto Ricans are very entertained when I speak Spanish! Look at the Gringo trying to speak Spanish, how cute! 😂

[@Mattthewanderer]

This really tells it like it is! And even with the things one person may dislike there are still so many other wonderful things to overcome that. I will be happy to return!

[@AnaSantapau]

Awesome!

[@ernestovasquez2274]

I will all are welcome to Puerto Rico and experience the beautiful island of borinken

[@juanhuizar5607]

I just got back and one thing that I learned is don’t bother bringing a bunch of daily outfits if you are going to be outside of San Juan. Bring swimwear.. quick dry because pretty much everything you plan to do that day.. you are gonna get wet. I’m from Chicago so with the humidity down there.. I had to get wet at some point in the day to cool me off whether at the beach or waterfall or even river. I got wet pretty much everyday. Brought a bunch of outfits, but ended up using my couple pairs of swim wear I had instead. I could have used the extra room for stuff I got here instead of taking home the outfits I never used back to the states..

[@MrsJesRod]

Love it!!! Straight on point. I was getting ready for stupid comments. ❤️

[@AGentlemansJourney77]

I'm actually thinking of coming to San Juan this month. I'm watching your videos some of your videos to make a more informed decision. I'm from Toronto, Canada and not too many Puerto Ricans up here unfortunately.

[@reallife6047]

Puerto have a lot Stores Walmart, Sams Club, Costco, Marshall’s ,Homegoods , Burlington, Home depot, Best Buy, McDonald, Burguer King , KFG and more hello is a island .

[@iamblackexcellence3287]

I like how real you were bc I have a lot of people who go on vacation somewhere to basically do the exact same thing at home ( looks for McDonald’s) I hate that. They are water bugs that love tropical places unfortunately

[@laneshastile]

Thank you for this video 😍❤️ it’s almost time for my best friends batch trip 🥂💃🏾 I can’t wait to dance everywhere & enjoy the food/culture as well!

[@AnaSantapau]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@Tofog22000]

Great Top 10. The roosters crowing in the early mornings, even in the metro areas, got to me jaja.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you, If I make another video I’ll probably add that one.

[@rockflex525]

🤣🤣🤣 just hilarious, i loved your blooper section..But over all ...Awesome video Ana...Congrats!!! keep it up 💯

[@boostmobile5326]

Hola Senorita Ana. Excellente video. Yo estoy Esperando ver su proximo dos cantos Ropa de nadar Modelo.

[@empirestateluvr9592]

Estoy aprendiendo Espanol en este momento. Y Pueto Rico es uno las lagares yo quiero visitar. La gente, los animales, la clima y mas que increíble y…. Interesante lol

[@blasandresayalagarcia3472]

La cosa esta definitivamente interesante

[@e.rivera4251]

Muy importante saber que las citas medicas toman tiempo y hay pocos especialistas. Todos sabemos que la isla es hermosa, pero tengan presente que el sistema de salud y los servicios se mueven lento...lento.

[@AnaSantapau]

Si, muy cierto . La apuntaré para el próximo. Gracias .

[@panamenos100]

Thanks for the information Blessing

[@AnaSantapau]

Gracias!!!!

[@elviajerojuanortega]

Exelente video Ana súper!!

[@AnaSantapau]

Gracias , Viajero!

[@keaka560]

2024-The loud music I do not have a problem with. The the loud speakers and the offroad vehicles I have a problem with. Yes power outages. But elevator and water is sustained by a generator. Potholes suprisingly are being filled. Beaches are fairly clean. Well at least in Isla Verde. You forgot about the driving habits. Lawless. What I find interesting- drivers are in a rush and reckless, but when waiting in queue, or sidewalk very slow. But I am getting acclimated. Being a patron at various places

[@AnaSantapau]

The driving I mentioned it on the first part to this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGO1pIN-lNx1oc0si=mf9KUFVs--Z6g4CD

[@keaka560]

@@AnaSantapau Gracias. The other thing I found perplexing with the lack of rules of the road-I see no signs of road rage and more unusual, rare traffic accidents. I go to Florida for a couple of days.where most use traffic signals, no random U turns, stop on red or stop signs. Traffic accidents and road rage galore just leaving the airport. As mentioned becoming acclimated to the place. Love the food. Just need to learn Puerto Rican Spanish

[@jr42a1]

Speaker trucks and roosters ! I wouldn't trade our lifestyle for a minute ! Some of the most beautiful people and places you'll ever experience in your entire life. All on 1 island !

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

greetings from Brooklyn, I live here in the capital of the potholes New York city so that would be the least of my worries on the Island!

[@santiago46]

Nice enjoyed your video. True facts of the island. Thank you.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you 😊

[@speaklife6790]

LOL I love your bloopers! 😄

[@AnaSantapau]

Yay, thank you!

[@mjmartinez3454]

I remember when I was a kid and I can hear the music from the cars at 1200 midnight. Way before the word "voceteo" exist.

[@bonnyguillen1424]

Is a realistic video about what to expect if you want to come to Puerto Rico. Great Ana and keep telling us good and no that good things about that Paradise call “La Isla del Encanto”.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@gigband6105]

awesome video!

[@AnaSantapau]

Thanks!

[@reallife6047]

Texana, you can't compare the island with a state I've never lived for years and there you can find all the stores in the US and the people are much kinder than the US, you don't have to deal with racism.

[@leoprez2178]

Spot on!

[@ym3641]

#9 it’s what I love from PR 😂❤

[@maikzanderconsulting7403]

thanks for infos, very interessant

[@fabri1314]

hola Ana! saludos. tengo una duda, qué significa que alguien esté “a swiche/suiche”? he oído mucho la expresión entre cantantes puerto riqueños. gracias 🙏

[@AnaSantapau]

Hola, Usualmente es algo positivo. Es una expresión para decir cuando algo esta prendido, brutal, al máximo, on fire.

[@thegoldenratio-1.618]

Viene the "switch", interruptor en inglés, "El suiche de la luz". Quizás oíste " a to' suiche", quiere decir "con todo" o "a toda intensidad".

[@AnaSantapau]

@@thegoldenratio-1.618 Si exacto, con todo o a toda, on fire.

[@purplebone151]

Can you walk from Barceloneta to Vega alta

[@AnaSantapau]

Nope

[@denniswilliams3934]

Spot on. You nailed all the right stuff. Love your presentation, but I prefer your other videos without the background music. Your voice alone has a special delivery quality, when not drowned out by the music. Fantastic otherwise.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you. I did put the music very low like 8% only !

[@carlossantiago0234]

Great bloopers 😂

[@AnaSantapau]

Thanks 😊

[@joeeolea2106]

I hope Puerto Rico becomes the richest country in the world and I hope there's more Puerto Ricans I say it as a Dominican but I look Puerto Rican I just seen the other video and I'm watching this one now I really love your videos they're perfect 🇩🇴🇵🇷🔔🎵🎶🔉🌤️⛱️🌨️😌🐸🌅🌦️✝️🏍️🍺🍾🥢🍜🥡🍛🌠🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🍀🍀❤️‍🔥💓💗❣️💖 I'm a godly kind of guy but I would love to drive my Harley in Puerto Rico if I ever get one I'll drink and smoke weed to that love your videos Anna

[@Coco-ej9qk]

English: Not gonna lie the person talking from the truck sounded like the "KQ105" intro🤣 Spanish: No voy a mentir, la persona que habla desde el camión sonaba como la introducción de "KQ105" 🤣 Arabic: لن يكذب الشخص الذي يتحدث منالشاحنة وكأنه مقدمة "KQ105" Chinese:不會說謊的人在卡車上說話聽起來像“KQ105”的介紹🤣 Russian: Не буду врать, человек, говорящий из грузовика, звучал как интро "KQ105"🤣 Btw I actually speak all these languages also I know your prob not gonna see this cause it's 12am Puerto Rico time but I just felt like I had to point it out

[@Coco-ej9qk]

I can put Italian but I think the people who watch her videos speak mostly Spanish or English

[@lakersfanforlife1987]

Happy sunday ana how was your day

[@AnaSantapau]

Good ! Thank you!

[@TongoPR]

Amazing video!! Very true everything haha

[@AnaSantapau]

Gracias!

[@carmenburgos1616]

Sadly I did and it’s been the worst experiences I’ve ever had with local life … Never thought my one people would be soo nasty with me and steal from me and even , be threatened like I’ve been…!!! Soon to leave ..

[@ernestovasquez2274]

Please welcome every body to Puerto Rico usa territory for ever america

[@edwinnieves6146]

Awesome video

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you!!

[@angelodelacuesta3882]

From what I hear the airport si your best bet,so you could get the hell outta their.

[@AnaSantapau]

You are sound like a pound of sugar, so sweet.

[@adrianfernandez6644]

U are so so funny thank U

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you, maybe I should go into comedy here on KZbin.

[@adrianfernandez6644]

@@AnaSantapau did not mean in bad way ok 👍🏼 U are from my home town cabo Rojo

[@AnaSantapau]

@@adrianfernandez6644 I didn't take it in a bad way , don't worry. Wepa Cabo Rojo!

[@maybellinesantapau8539]

Omg such a realistic video of things in Puerto Rico. Love the way you express your self. Live in PR over 30 years and every time I see a bat I get paranoid. Ohhh I hate big roaches there’s a time for them to come out even if you keep your house clean.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you!

[@robertperrella4194]

why are prices for basic goods high in puerto rico ? well it is because puerto rico is a COMMONWEALTH of the USA which means that puerto rico can only import goods from the united states of america which means "BIG BROTHER"(THE USA) is taking advantage of the island of puerto rico !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i truly think that puerto rico should become an INDEPENDENT NATION where they can import goods from ANY COUNTRY which means prices will come down because there is more competition !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when puerto rico had 2 hurricanes and an earthquake in between the 2 hurricanes, did the USA( "BIG BROTHER") come to help puerto rico right away ??????!!!!!!!!!!!!! of course not !!!!!!!!!!!!!! to me those are ECONOMIC WAR CRIMES against the citizens of puerto rico !!!!!!!!!!!!!! go for your independence and define your own destiny !!!!!!!!!!!! of course being independent means the "new" nation can have relations with any country in the world where those countries can help puerto rico build its infrastructure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,super videos,,,indeed !!!!!!!!!!!

[@gigiplays628]

Baths and roaches I’m staying for a week I’m going to have to go in the bath or shower!

[@AnaSantapau]

You will be okay, its usually at night , if it happens, which doesn't happen everyday.

[@gigiplays628]

Thx I’m going today!

[@Cashflowsavage]

I love PR

[@AnaSantapau]

Me too!

[@BobDiaz123]

It's on my bucket list of places I want to visit, but my Spanish is just at a basic level and I'm only used to hearing Spanish spoken by Mexicans. I'm not sure if the difference in accent PR will be difficult for me to understand. Hopefully the people there will be forgiving of an inexperienced Spanish speaker like me.

[@DiamondPR]

MEXICAN AND ALL LATIN PEOPLES SPEAK DIFERENT SLANGS. LEARN THAT OK. WE BORICUAS HATE TO BE COMPARE TO MEXICANS OR OTHERS. WE PUERTORICANS.BORICUAS WE SPEAK MOST SPANGLISH AND IS ALOT THAT SPEAK ENGLISH BUT U LEARNING SHOW U NOT LAZY LIKE MOST WHITE PEOPLE ARE

[@BobDiaz123]

@@DiamondPR Hola, I find it interesting to hear the different types or styles of Spanish spoken from different parts of the world. Thankfully, there are 3 TV Stations where I live that broadcast in Spanish. I love to listen to the News in Spanish. I don't always fully understand, but I understand more than I'm able to speak. Now when I encounter anyone who has trouble speaking English, I fully understand their feelings of not being very good. I often tell any Spanish speaking person in Spanish, it's okay, because I don't speak Spanish very well. Kindness and respect appear to cross all language barriers.

[@DiamondPR]

@@BobDiaz123 but your a DIAZ so i guess u have latin family due to ur last name. But is good that you want to learn, keep the good work, all the best♥️

[@BobDiaz123]

@@DiamondPR Yes, I am a Diaz. My Grandparents came from Spain. My Dad grew up in a bilingual household and spoke Spanish very well. Sadly, my Dan didn't teach me a whole lot of Spanish and now that I'm older I feel that I'm missing out of part of the past of my family. So I continue to work on improving my Spanish. Thank you for the kind words. Poco a poco, se va lejos (Forgive me if I misspelled anything).

[@deborahcollazo]

PR sounds like a nigthmare to live there

[@AnaSantapau]

Not that bad, but some things can be improved.

[@edwinodus]

Nuyorican

[@scottielambert9312]

Palmetto bugs

[@patmarco2251]

You have awesome energy. May God Bless 😊

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you Pat!

[@electricliamYT]

Omg literally no one asked Others can I reported so stop we know about pets

[@bymelissad]

Driving home where I lived in Cabo Rojo going to Belvedere I knew where all the pot holes were and would just drive through dodging all of them not falling into one lol 😂 good times

[@AnaSantapau]

Ha ha , yeah I had to memorize the ones in Cabo Rojo, Mayagüez and San German .

[@bymelissad]

@@AnaSantapau 😂😂😂

[@mjmartinez3454]

The holes in Arecibo have no match!

[@bymelissad]

@@mjmartinez3454 I believe you!

[@brenmar88]

Where is your air b n b?

[@AnaSantapau]

Santurce /Condado area

[@christinebridges5946]

You forgot the roosters!

[@AnaSantapau]

If I make a third part to this video, I already have that one written down.

[@dragonballz2410]

Luv your personality.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you!

[@celiari9702]

I absolutely ❤️ vacationing in 🇵🇷. So beautiful and fun. You’re warnings are pretty accurate though. 🤣 Now you need a top 10 reasons you should vacation there (if u don’t have that video already).

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you! Long ago I did a video , 7 reason to move to PR.

[@maybellinesantapau8539]

Agree to this comment, had it in mind.

[@MichaelRusPro]

Thanks for both of your "10 things to know" videos. Now I know that Puerto Rico does not fit me for living. Also, I don't like how people in Puerto Rico ride horses and treat them bad, 8:02 the horse or donkey that is lying on the ground looks so bad, seems like animal abuse. Your content is great though, thank you.

[@hungmin6625]

U talk funny, I like it.

[@Cashflowsavage]

You are beeyouteefull

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you !

[@isfrom5169]

Sad thing i get why yu didn't mention is that you need to watch out because lots of ppl will try to rob you or a palace youmay be eating so yea

[@AnaSantapau]

I haven't lived that experience or anyone I know. In the past living here I never experienced crime, and now either, so I really can't say.

[@isfrom5169]

@@AnaSantapau ig it depends where you live, where i lived i can say it was a thing, happy you didn't get that sort of thing

[@ramonpfister2424]

I'm a Gringo Italiano that is assimilating to the culture of Puerto Rico, I look forward to my permanent move to the north central shore in 2023. I have been traveling to my home in PR for a few years and can't wait to be a permanent resident.