Dominican Republic VS Puerto Rico: Which One is Right for YOU?

[@robertoglencoco7861]

I have been to both and enjoyed both for different reasons. DR= if you're on a budgeet. All inclusive resort, beautiful beaches, best for R&R. Be very mindful of your surroundings in the DR. I got approached at the airport. A coworker of mine had rented a jeep with his boys and were pulled over by a cop for money. I didn't really feel safe leaving the resort area. However, it was a much needed rejuvenating vacation. Also, it's a lot cheaper. PR=if you have a bigger budget, choose this island. DR was a much needed relaxing, beautiful vacation. However, PR was memories made. Renting a car is a must! It's easier to get around the island since it's smaller and has better roads. Never felt unsafe. The amount of fun we had. Both islands have greatnightlife, but i prefer to dance Salsa, so i liked PR's night life more. Both have beautiful beaches, but Puerto Rico had crazy waves when i went in March 😂😂😂 water sports are definitely better in PR due to it being the surfing capitol of the caribbean. The water slides, cliff jumps, and tarzan swing were exhilarating in ElYunque rainforest. I went swimming in the bio bay at Lajas, and it is probably the most magical experience of my life. Overall, it depends on what type of vacation you want. Both have beautiful beaches and nightlife. I say go to both when you can. But if you have to choose. R&R and all inclusive resort packages, then choose DR. Remember, Punta Cana is not the only resort area. I enjoyed puerto plata and Samana more. However, Punta Cana had the better beaches. If you're looking more for history, culture, and adventure , I had so much fun, and it was really a life changing experience. From the beaches, exploring nature caves and ruins. The jibaros told me stories with songs. There was also a lot less prejudice in PR when it comes to skin color and class. Yes, PR is a US territory, so your money and phone will work there. Makes driving around way easier. However, believe me when i say it's another country when you arrive. The puerto ricans are very alive with their culture. Either way, you are going to enjoy both Latino Caribbean beauties. While i enjoyed PR more, i will be going to DR next time because im just looking to relax for a 4 day weekend.

[@DCampusano1]

I've been to each island and both are great. Many similarities but also lots of differences. I'd say the main advantage to Puerto Rico is that U.S. travelers don't need a passport and the currency is the same. English is also widely spoken in PR as it is a U.S. territory. However, if you're a budget traveler I think the DR is better. Most tourists will find that their money can stretch a little longer in the DR, Puerto Rico is one of the more expensive islands in the Caribbean in regards to hotels & lodging. Punta Cana is a great place for relaxation but Santo Domingo has far better nightlife. Dining options are also more plentiful and diverse in the capital city, you can find a little bit of everything. There is lots of European and international influence in the cuisine, you can find MANY quality restaurants that offer Italian, French, Spanish, Oriental as well traditional local dishes. I would say the DR is best overall in terms of variety & travel options, there is something for virtually everyone and any kind of budget. It's a highly popular destination for millionaires and celebrities who seek luxury, as well as common travelers with a smaller budget.

[@mqpar5.795]

Right on. My grandparents live is Santiago de caballeros.

[@clan9087]

The different is Puerto Rico, Pay and dollar and is A state from the Uinited State the Set 🙂

[@jlopez9228]

@@clan9087 Is a commonwealth; not a state.

[@jessicadoroselle9035]

I would say english is spoken in san juan metro area but 90 percent of the island is spanish spoken as a native myself most people barely speak english

[@JustJoe827]

@@jessicadoroselle9035 You know why English isn't spoken throughout Puerto Rico as it should, right?

[@neldadon]

The cradle of the Caribbean The bravest warriors 👏🇩🇴 Dominican Republic A self-sufficient country always forever

[@mercedescheco9620]

As a Dominican I like both Island. I Enjoy San Juan the last time I was there. The people are very friendly I will like to go back to Enjoy San Juan when the pandemic is over like theater and night life. In Dominican Republic I still have a lot to explore this time I'm going to Las terrenas, since I'm from the north I tend to go to Puerto Plata a lot to hop over to Santiago and visit my family. I have been to Santo Domingo and Bavaro I will like to visit Santo Domingo again in the far futuro. The only downside for me personally from PR is the dollars American tourism it's more expensive but I still like " LA Isla del encanto ".I live in NYC thanks for your Tourist advice for this two lovely Islands.

[@tiffwit896]

We visited San Juan as part of a Carnival cruise and LOVED what we experienced. Didn’t get to try out the night life, but it was still super fun to walk around Old San Juan with pina coladas and tour the forts. Your videos have pretty much convinced us to travel to an AI in the DR next though. We’re struggling to narrow down so many options at this point lol!

[@Passport_Pages]

Thank you for sharing Tiffany! It’s a good problem to have ☺️

[@brandoncespedes9421]

Both of them pack a punch when it comes to a great vacation! Honestly you wont go wrong picking one from the other, just do some research and then decide what Island you want to visit! Both Dominican and Boricuas are very friendly people and proud of their heritage. Both Island will gladly make your vacation one of the best you have ever had!

[@bhiei]

I seriously listened to this video 3 times on the way to work, very relaxing just hearing about the beauty of the islands

[@Passport_Pages]

Thank you Charles! So nice to hear that ☺️

[@hectorsanchez1978]

I’m 🇩🇴 and I love 🇵🇷🇵🇷. The open clubs food and the music is on 🔥🔥🔥

[@user-ub8uc8gq7r]

Klk primo from your neighbors 🇵🇷 #Boricua

[@marthazayas6656]

Both island have ups and downs in terms of tourism. But I find the DR has better tourism infrastructure and better beaches.

[@nesq4104]

Pr is beutiful. But problem right now is covid restrictions plus massive population loss has made some cities look like ghost towns. But everyone is so loving and kind here

[@friendsofthespirit442]

DR is best if you’re just looking to relax at a resort on the beach, but if you’re the type to explore and actually get to know the country you’re in, Puerto Rico is a better destination, no comparison. In Puerto Rico you can drive from city to city very quickly, with good roads and highways, compared to DR where you may need to drive hours past slums and jungle to get to the next city. If I was on a budget, I’d go to DR, but if I was going somewhere to live or actually experience, PR is the spot.

[@LinoPR-ds2ke]

PR is much smaller but full of fun and excitement

[@candicegarcia3035]

In my opinion, Puerto Rico is better. Mofongo is mmm delicous. The beaches have sparkling blue water. Very kind and strong people.

[@jennysantini1080]

DR has better beaches than Puerto Rico.

[@josephrod1993]

​@@jennysantini1080DR don't have bioulimenesce bay

[@alexanderramos9492]

I love both but if I have to choose between them I'll choose Puerto Rico.

[@miguelalvarez7904]

@K T because he is puerto rican jajajaja simple.

[@tylersdad3447]

@@miguelalvarez7904 have u ever heard of opinions

[@ramonssf4768a]

No way😅

[@Nikki3b0oxX]

Probably cause you’re PUerto Rican . PR love to hate on Dominicans it’s because Puerto Ricans swear they’re white or tia is but deny they have African heritage too lmaaoooo !

[@chantalsanchez2202]

I’ll pick 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

[@danielsalgado2976]

I have been to both island and both are great, but the better of the two for me is Puerto rico, everything is so much easy in the sense of internet, and getting around the island. In Dominican Republic you have to purchase a small wifi or internet square box to get internet and if you go over the megabytes that it gives you have to pay for more. While in PR internet around the island is free. Lechoneras in PR are way more organized and the food for me is way much delicious than DR. PR night life is great fun although in DR they party non stop and i love that. Also in terms of safety Puerto Rico is more safe than Dominican republic. Yes it's true that Puerto Rico is way more expensive than Dominican republic but it also lives up to it's name la island del encanto.

[@StephandNia]

Can we get a video for Costa Rica...I would love to know the best hotels there for couples & families, the best way to travel there, food & activities to do there, night life. Plz DO a video on Costa Rica

[@TheSoloTraveler]

Vanessa, thank you. I love both destinations but there’s a beach you left out in DR.... Bahia de las Águilas and you should’ve talked about Samaná (DR) as well. In PR, you were spot on when it comes to beaches.

[@wintyforever]

She did mention Samana for whale watching

[@JoseMartinez-hi9ie]

I love both of them but I gotta go with Dominican Republic 😊♥️🙏🙌👍🫵

[@Erwinc17]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HAS IT ALL. Puerto Rico is our beloved smaller and Americanized sister island. The DR is a bigger island with inherently more attractions around the island. It's not jus Punta Cana which has become the crib of caribbean tourism...Barahona, Jarabacoa, Samaná and Juan Dolió are all worthwhile locations to check out in DR. From mountains to fishing, beaches, cigars, rum, merengue and full of hospitalable people👍🏾

[@salsero3982]

En el 2006 el Libro de Récords Mundiales GUINNESS reconoció a uno de NUESTROS TESOROS NATURALES, la hermosa BAHÍA MOSQUITO en Vieques, Puerto Rico como la BAHÍA BIOLUMINISCENTE MAS BRILLANTE DE LA TIERRA, y desde hace 15 años, no hay quien le tumbe el “record”. Para beneficio de los hermanos que no saben lo que es una bahía bioluminiscente, es un cuerpo de agua que de noche, al agitar sus aguas … ¡BRILLA! … y se ve espectacular. Esa impresionante luz azul neón es causada por microorganismos conocidos como DINOFLAGELADOS. En Puerto Rico tenemos mas de 12 cuerpos de agua con bioluminiscencia, pero ninguno mas brillante que la bahía viequense. GUINNESS otorgó el récord MUNDIAL al evidenciar la enorme densidad de organismos en sus aguas; más de 700,000 dinoflagelados POR GALÓN, algo sin paralelo en ninguna parte del planeta. Esto publicó la excelente revista cibernética Infórmate 360: "Estos elevados valores de dinoflagelados en la bahía se deben a características geográficas y climáticas específicas y a unas condiciones adecuadas de salinidad, pH, temperatura y oxígeno disuelto, entre otras. El hecho de que la bahía esté rodeada y protegida por manglares es otro factor importante para mantener la bioluminiscencia, gracias a que, por un lado, aportan nutrientes al agua, de los que los dinoflagelados se benefician y, por otro lado, colaboran a que el agua permanezca en la bahía durante más tiempo". Para que puedas hacerte una idea, mientras en La Parguera hay cerca de 30,000 microorganismos POR LITRO de agua, en Vieques la cifra ronda los 185,000. La belleza de esta JOYA NATURAL PUERTORRIQUEÑA sigue impresionando al mundo y acumulando reconocimientos ... El año pasado la reconocida revista CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER eligió a la BAHÍA BIOLUMINISCENTE BAHÍA MOSQUITO en la Isla Municipio de Vieques como 1 de las 7 MARAVILLAS DEL MUNDO para el año 2020. ASÍ ES NUESTRA PATRIA ... LUCÍA ... ¡HAY QUE BREGAR CON ESO!

[@Kronflax]

@@salsero3982 Mucho texto.

[@jlopez9228]

@@Kronflax He is mentally unstable😕

[@susanwhite2466]

I'm 61yrs old,and sometimes travel solo,are all inclusive resorts in PR that offer solo rates. Im not afraid to travel alone.

[@delarosarecor5040]

I love Dominican Republic

[@jasonpeterson572]

San Juan is a great cruise port. There are lots of excursion options or just exploring old San Juan on your own. DR has so many great AI resorts especially in the Punta Cana Bavarro Beach area. I think it depends on the nature of your visit.

[@martinasandoval5326]

The DR is famous for its resort but DR has much more to offer than beaches: mountains , falls , historic sites etc.

[@sobeyramartinez1664]

I m totally agree with you

[@organico8262]

Dominican Republic mambo 👶 is has it all best people and beautiful beaches

[@zamuraixyz]

do you have a video where you talk about resorts in puerto rico? me and my future wife are planning to have our honeymoon in Puerto Rico so we are trying to know as much as possible to enjoy it to the fullest. Thank you!

[@tavroaar8173]

Both are beautiful and wonderful destinations. I would have to go and say Dominican Republic. The country has way much more to offer in terms of fun and places to see. It is almost 4 times bigger than Puerto Rico! If you want to feel like you left the United States and experienced a foreign country go to DR. If you want to feel like your still in the states a little bit go to PR.

[@DCampusano1]

Agree

[@luisbenitoolivieri2691]

Na Beo Puerto rico is territory of eeuu and san juan is most Americanised ..santo domingo look Nasty

[@ericgonzalez3641]

@@luisbenitoolivieri2691 Nasty how? Because San Juan is not that good though

[@Axelnegronperez]

The whole island of Puerto Rico is beautiful. You can rent a car and adventure the whole island, I went to Dominican República and it felt like it was only Punta Cana it’s kind of mediocre has white beaches but PR has diverse. Both beautiful in there own way. 💯

[@Kronflax]

@@luisbenitoolivieri2691 Nah, what you are is hurt, deja la envidia, grow up.

[@Acord718]

If you want freedom to go where ever you want in the island then go to Puerto Rico. If you want to stay safe then stay in an all inclusive resort in D.R. That's one of the many good things about Puerto Rico. Rent a car ,use your gps and travel the island. Also less beggers on the streets. Also the food has to pass inspection like the mainland U.S.

[@wrivera2656]

And you can get really depressed and unsafe if you explore on your own in DR out of the resort. everybody is chasing your dollars. Food quality in PR is higher as the same FDA standards apply there as well as the health system in case you get sick.

[@Kronflax]

@@wrivera2656Chica please, you have the right to defend your island, but not at the cost of slander and lies to try to discredit RD, even if it hurts you RD is superior to pr, accept it that's the reality.

[@LeSentencia]

@@wrivera2656 this is all cap 🤣🤣🤣 DR is safer than PR

[@jlopez9228]

@@wrivera2656 That's funny. I went to a funeral in PR and no one can drive with their windows down because you can get robbed at a red light. Family was coming from USA and my puerto rican family said to never take a random taxi from the airport because is unsafe. Also, while at the funeral home someone was shot at the corner while talking at a pay phone. But go ahead with your delusions.

[@robertoglencoco7861]

Not these Dominicans lying 🤣🤣🤣

[@MariaLopez-lq2si]

A very clean Iland🇵🇷🌴

[@marialavandier498]

Both of them or beautiful if i have to choose i will choose Dominican Reoublic because it has much more to do, and the beaches wow to die for

[@PRCTA]

I have used both destinations for vacationing. If you want a cheap vacation in the Caribbean the option is DR but if you really want to enjoy a good vacation in the Caribbean the best option in every way the best option is PR. The island of Puerto Rico has a magical charm in its sunsets that is wonderful and you only feel it being there. It is not necessary to travel accompanied because once you arrived at the PR airport you feel surrounded by friendly and polite people and the atmosphere of the resort is impressive for the employees, the cleanliness, the meals, the smells of clean and fresh air... all those things stay in the mind and you just wait for the next vacation to come to live it again. The San Juan hotel is my favorite but all the resorts are of very good quality... I live in NYC and I am honest to say that I traveled more than 6 times to DR but after having traveled through PR I discovered that my only tourist destinations are: Florida and PR ❤️

[@jlopez9228]

Let me guess.. you are from PR😂

[@AnabelMartinez-eo8gfb]

@@jlopez9228 Hhahahahaa it is super obvious, taking into consideration that all the youtubers prefer DR and it has the best tourism from the Caribbean.

[@neldadon]

La cuna del caribe Los guerreros mas bravos 👏🇩🇴 Republica Dominicana Un Pais autosuficientecomo siempre para siempre

[@shadowofdancingleaf]

Thanks for sharing this break down. Really informative. And I have to say, you really upped the quality of your videos! The graphics and details look amazing! Your content just keeps getting better and better. Looking forward to all you have to share this year, and of course, getting back to traveling!

[@Passport_Pages]

You’re very welcome! I really appreciate that! ☺️

[@ippolitius]

Counting down the days to my trip to the DR

[@jlopez9228]

how did it go?

[@amgooder]

Not...good...she has said nothing🤣

[@brettgulliver1764]

HI Vanessa, what video of yours do you recommend for a good resort in Costa Rica? I'm sure you had one...

[@cland4140]

Thank you! Can you do DR vs. Cancun?

[@raisacamilahernandez7145]

Dominican Republic 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@jamconnell1377]

Saona island in the DR has the best beaches i have ever seen. I need to try puerto rico one day as well to compare though.

[@fernandofernandez2286]

Bahia de las aguilas in the western part of Dominican Republic is light years ahead of saona island.

[@HFH-Official]

Ummmm Check Culebra Island... Top 3 beach in the world... Yeah not bad

[@ericgonzalez3641]

You should visit Bahía de las Aguilas, in the South of the DR. It's considered the best Dominican beach

[@Axelnegronperez]

You need to go to flamenco beach Puerto Rico very beautiful beach. You need to rent a car and run the whole island. Renting a car is a must. Puerto Rico is not only beaches. 🥴💯

[@madelinecardona34]

Flamenco Beach in Culebra is the third most beautiful beach in the world. 😉💪🏼🇵🇷

[@raulsuazo5015]

Dr is just so much fun

[@amgooder]

Well if your Dominican, yes.

[@WW-er9ws]

Two very beautiful islands. Both places are very similar and have great culture and beaches. Id say pr has better night life while dr has more things to see since it is a bigger country. For better beaches go to puerto rico for better resorts go to dr but overall youre going to get the sane vibe from both places. My first choice is puerto rico but its close

[@ii_sunpup7597]

I don't agree with the better beaches part..the DR has a lot more coastline to offer than PR. Although PR is beautiful. I had a great time at "La Placita" en San Juan

[@luisscheker8927]

Better life night yo there more live music merengue and bachata singers every weekend and dembow like what😂

[@kimsinthe80s]

Hi Vanessa, my husband and I have had to postpone our honeymoon due to COVID-19. My husband just doesn't think it's worth the risk traveling and having to quarantine in a different country. We wanted to go to the caribbean, but heard it was best to go there from November to April. Can you do a video on what places would be good to travel to for summer or fall?

[@sburton015]

As a Floridian, I've been to Puerto Rico once in 2008 and although most claimed to speak both English and Spanish, they couldn't understand me well in neither language, probably because of my accent being different, so it seemed like a huge language barrier that I had in Puerto Rico. However more recently, I've been to Mexico at least a few times in 2019, 2020, 2021, and this year and actually, I've felt like I really don't have any language barrier in Mexico because although most people in Mexico don't know any English, they do however understand me well in Spanish. Admittingy, I didn't know as much Spanish back in 2008 as I do now. Also in my opinion, I've also found that the people in Mexico are generally more friendlier than in PR. If course one advantage that Puerto Rico has over Mexico if that PR doesn't require a passport nor does it require you to go through immigration if you are a US citizen while Mexico dose since PR is a US territory and Mexico is a whole other country. Also in PR, you don't have to convert currency while in Mexico you do.

[@josephrod1993]

Us Puerto Ricans people are one of the most friendlys people on earth. Tourist should go inside the island and stop being in Old San Juan all day

[@BeeBee-pl9ly]

Says the guy with the Mexican pfp

[@silladoll]

hey vanessa love this video! can you do a video on the all inclusives you recommend in Puerto Rico. I was looking into it but I couldn’t seem to find any all inclusives at all 😫

[@ericjuli6576]

What we found when recently planning a trip to Puerto Rico, a lot of the resorts weren’t explicitly All Inclusive, but had “packages” that you could add to your room when booking to make it All Inclusive

[@richlisola1]

I never been to the DR but I sense it’s the better option. That said, being American and speaking English Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 is way east to navigate and communicate. You can speak English and get by. Also it is more drivable, it you intend to do some cruising/road tripping. But there is something sad in Puerto Rico since the Hurricane. The DR feels like its moving up from what I hear. I love Puerto Rican food. I cannot say this enough. The seafood 🦞, the mofongo. All that said, since my mom is Jamaican, my heart is partial to Jamaica 🇯🇲. My next trip will be there. I love it.

[@RS2U72]

Love your content and always look forward to your videos. Been to DR, but haven’t made it to PR yet.

[@henrysantos121]

Excellent video well done peace and love for everyone

[@Passport_Pages]

Thank you Henry!

[@PR_GTR]

I love Puerto Rico too 🇩🇴❤

[@cindylcarpenter-canales5374]

I actually went to both recently... Loved PR way better! Very lively, colorful, felt safe, and you can have fun there! DR has a curfew at 5pm which was very weird. I would have preferred the bahamas as I was in Miami, but it was in red when we started looking at other places to go from Miami. Can't really compare the two cause it's so different. But, maybe Cancun and Punta Cana against each other. My bf and I personally loved Cancun better. But, it's so cheap in DR.

[@waetunes]

Can you really compare them if you had to take the curfew in consideration tho? Ofc you gonna like P.R way better

[@Kronflax]

@@waetunes All covid measures in the DR have been suspended, so the DR is currently much better.

[@jennysantini1080]

Oh please.

[@jorgeduran7168]

DR receive more tourists than PR,Jamaica and Cuba together. Google has data and helps crear any doubt.

[@Kwone503]

Cindy, you went during COVID curfew… like common 🤦🏽‍♂️ 5pm!? Very kind of you not to say you hated it with a curfew like that back then 😂 go now and you’ll see there’s no comparison, DR has the biggest tourism in the Caribbean for a reason.

[@ericjuli6576]

Just had this debate over the weekend. We chose to go with Puerto Rico!

[@victorcollazo3951]

Just had friends over from the states here in PR... Check, re-check, triple-check what's open and hours. Google hours are not accurate, and for many things that you wouldn't expect, you are required to make appointments (like to visit el Yunke forest). Honestly, I would put off any travels to PR at least until august. But if you can't wait, call, check and make an appointment.

[@ericjuli6576]

@@victorcollazo3951 thanks for the advice. We are traveling the last week of March. Hoping things ease up a bit by then. But, will definitely keep your warning in mind!

[@simppatrol6759]

Sucks both countries are on lockdowns. Lots of things closed & hard to move around, Personally I wouldn't visit either. I have a home in Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico. Dominican republic your money will go way more then P.R

[@jorgeduran7168]

I'm dominican with puertorican great grand father so i love puertoricans but dominican is 5 times bigger and receives more tourist than PR,Jamaica and Cuba together. Data is in Google. Any doubt Google.

[@thegoldenratio-1.618]

Volumen does not equal quality. Only a stupid person would proclaim that. Bigger is not better. Only a dumb person would proclaim that. If you offer low-budget tourism you'll have more volume.

[@Andrew-ms8md]

3:45 Chic by Royalton Punta Cana. Loved my time there

[@milagromorales2747]

Both islands are beautiful ❤️

[@emmanuelcaceres3360]

I love both countries

[@prico3358]

Puerto Rico is better economically. That means it's very hard to get complications in anything regarding your trip. It is like vacationing in Florida. You can go wherever , it is Americanized culturally. There is a pub or a bar in every corner of the island. There are typical food in every corner of the island. And there are also Walmarts kamarts Sears best buys , Chili's Applebee's MacDonald's and bks Sam's and Costco's on every corner. A Walgreens and CVS on every corner. it's the most Americanized carribean island you can find that still has their own carribean flavor. The only problem with Puerto Rico (Wich is the reason locals travel elsewhere) it does not have that all inclusive package resorts. Yes the resorts are more luxury, and food is very inexpensive all around the island so that might be the reason all inclusives are not needed. Drinks are cheap at ever corner bar or pub, the most expensive restaurants are still cheap in restaurants prices standards. Think Chili's prices to their top restaurants. The only thing expensive in Puerto Rico are hotels, other than that it's all budget. If you go to Puerto Rico, go and eat at "Raíces" it's the most Puerto Rican food sit down restaurant you could find. But their menus items can be found all over the island in every corner for half the price.. just go to the local cafeteria or bakery at lunch hours, you will get and entire Puerto Rican meal for 7 buck tops.

[@TheJpeguero1]

Didn't Purto Rico's government filled for bankruptcy no too long ago?

[@PUNKDUDE1991]

And thats why Hotels are suffering even before Covid with AirBNB. As of early 2020 there are over 23,000 AirBNB units throughout the island, thats 150% of the entire hotel room stock. If you come to PR stay on an AirBNB specially in the San Juan Area

[@PUNKDUDE1991]

@@TheJpeguero1 yes but that really hasn't affected the economy, safety or tourist attraction.

[@salsero3982]

No puede con la envidia y los complejos que lo consumen. Puerto Rico es una isla pequeña que lucha con honradez para pagar sus compromisos. Paga billones en impuestos federales, y le da la mano al que llega por las costas con hambre y sin dinero. Tesoro de USA- La reciente crisis económica puso una mella en los taxes que se colectan de Puerto Rico, aún así la isla pagó 3.6 billones en el año fiscal 2016, lo que no es mucho menos que lo que pagan algunos estados como Vermont y Wyoming que pagaron 4.5 billones en taxes federales el mismo año. Bruce Jones dijo: La gente bonita de la isla de Puerto Rico contribuye aproximadamente 3.6 billones de dólares al año al servicio de ingresos internos. Eso es aproximadamente $1,000.00 por persona anualmente. By RD Oropesa 2010 - La gran mayoría de los dominicanos son discriminados por ser considerados clientes del estado y una carga para el pais donde residen. El gobierno federal descubrió una esquema de fraude de cupones de alimentos por más de $60 millones que terminaba en los bancos de República Dominicana. Y quien ayuda a pagar por esos cupones? Puerto Rico.

[@jorgeduran7168]

Economy in PR is dead. Nobody wants

[@TheJpeguero1]

DR is bigger, has way more options, and it is cheaper 🙌

[@amgooder]

Bigger doesn't mean better..cheaper if you stay at a motel.

[@luisscheker8927]

@@amgooderthat didn’t make any sense 😂 dr has better tourism than Puerto Rico period

[@nisbenyricardo533]

I’ve been to both and I like DR better

[@Onyi810]

I prefer the DR the culture, the people and the food. Puerto Rico is too Americanized for me. It’s expensive as well

[@beyourself5220]

Yea is not a third world country like that garbage DR

[@jessicadoroselle9035]

Its not out fault the US wants to exploit our culture

[@amgooder]

D.R. is less safer...unless you stay in the bubble...Punta Cana...outside...dangerous even Dominicans there will warn you.

[@josephrod1993]

You don't know what you are saying. Puerto Rico Culture is unique

[@LeLinda-rh7rx]

That's cause you stayed in the Capital.

[@ramonssf4768a]

No way to compare PR with the most visited country, the Caribbean which is DR🇩🇴, the people are the best, the first country in America.

[@illykazoo2714]

I’ve been with my boyfriend for over 11 years. We are hoping to get married at an all inclusive in 2022, just us. I was just wondering if you had any insights for all inclusive weddings. I love your videos and appreciate any advice you have.

[@martinasandoval5326]

I plan to do mine in Punta Cana, they can be very inexpensive from $2k to $10k from 8 to 50 people. I am planning to do mine at the Grand Palladium in Punta Cana, but they also have resorts in Jamaica, Brazil and Mexico.

[@JEHR92]

I want to go to both Destinations soooo bad 😫 what is the best resort in PR? I was thinking of the ritz Carlton dorado

[@Passport_Pages]

Absolutely! Ritz El Dorado is one of my faves in the Caribbean! Pricey but 👌

[@TeaundraTangles]

You don’t need a resort in Puerto Rico

[@damionmontgomeryful]

Its very nice

[@celinejb4730]

My husband is Puerto Rican and I’m Haitian. We travel to both islands & we rent cars with no issues and drive to where ever we please. We do not do all-inclusive. Puerto Rico has better food in my opinion but there’s more places to venture to in DR.

[@EricSanchez]

I just feel like DR is more authentic and not Americanized. Anyone living in the US can go to PR without a passport which I think is why its more popular- its US territory. I don't want to leave the US to go to the US. And Dominican food is soo bomb.

[@Kronflax]

Exactly, you don't want to travel from one state to another, right? DR is better, because that way you get to know a different culture than the American one.

[@jaycasado5029]

While Puerto Rico is more Americanized, it’s still COMPLETELY different from the US, especially outside of San Juan.

[@amgooder]

Puerto Rico looks nothing like U.S.😂🤣

[@robertoglencoco7861]

Lemme guess you're Dominican 🤣🤣🤣

[@LeLinda-rh7rx]

This dude is clearly Dominican and never been to PR. 😂

[@stuartgarside6137]

DR was on the radar for a cheeky getaway in 2021 (pre covid planning). However may have to push back to 2022. Interested by the Sandals hotel takeover in curaçao and thoughts on best places to spend around Christmas time.

[@mdot100]

I’m riding with the D.R.!! Forever and always! Better overall beaches and people!

[@rriqueno]

Jajajajajajajaja claro si eres Dominicano. 😂 Better People. 😂

[@Kronflax]

@@rriqueno Cuál es el dolor? Es su opinión, no lo cojas personal.

[@jlopez9228]

@@rriqueno Yes, our ppl are not arrogant.

[@AsiriSamarasekera]

Roads in the Dominican are better. Very well maintained and probably the best in the Caribbean. Even the toll roads in Puerto Rico are bad. Lots of hurricane damage. I have driven in both and never had a problem. Driven in night as well. I was told by the rental car agency in Puerto Rico not to pull over in the street even of the police pulls me over and if they do to go to a 24/7 gas station where there are cameras to avoid a car jacking scenario.

[@Nikki3b0oxX]

It’s unfortunate because the PR government are crooks and it doesn’t help that the US doesn’t give a damn about the island it has colonized. In DR they care

[@hekty75]

I guess you only take the toll road from the capital to your Resort in Punta Cana and to the attractions lol because Roads in D.R. are insane

[@amgooder]

D.R. has dirt roads once you leave city...crazy ass drivers too.

[@robertoglencoco7861]

Lies.. my godparents hate driving in DR 🤣🤣🤣

[@BeeBee-pl9ly]

Lol spoken by a hating ass Dominican

[@jbennett87]

I'd love a video on why everyone is so obsessed with Tulum all of a sudden. I'd say over the last 3 years everyone and their mother has taken to this particular suburb of Cancun, even while there are several others. They're even building a new airport there because of the increased interest. What's the big attraction? Is it overrated? Are the rest of us just slow on an amazing destination?

[@Passport_Pages]

Great suggestion! Thank you

[@Traveler1717]

Tulum beach is beautiful when there isn’t sea grass invasion.

[@ms.krys2835]

Tulum is very “Instagramable” and i think that’s why people want to go there so much.

[@samuelmejia1850]

most visited country in the caribbean is DR if you havent been i suggest you go and find out why!! Especially Punta Cana

[@thomascanizares9566]

Hey! I just got back from a trip to the Dominican, and there wasn't much traditional/native foods. Can you recommend places in the DR that do have more of these options at an all inclusive? Thank you.

[@Passport_Pages]

Hi Thomas! Would you be willing to leave the resort grounds or are you looking for restaurants within the resorts?

[@brandoncespedes9421]

where did you stay for starters?

[@deebell1638]

Great comparison video.

[@maritzaarias3635]

DR - Better all inclusive resorts... & cheaper!!

[@PUNKDUDE1991]

Thats really the only real advantage they have and the waiver for Europeans

[@noliturs]

@@PUNKDUDE1991 The Dominican Republic is way better than Puerto Rico, the only ´´advantage´´ Puerto Ricans think they have is that they are a US Colony.

[@fernandofernandez2286]

@@PUNKDUDE1991 and far nicer beaches

[@Kronflax]

@@noliturs Typical of Puerto Ricans, for tourists to visit their mediocre island, it is at the cost of slandering and "trying to overshadow" the other to see themselves better positioned 🤣🤣, they are sad, but with us they will never be able 💪🏼🇩🇴🔥 RD has it on and we're not going to take it down, let's deal with it.

[@jennysantini1080]

@@fernandofernandez2286 Way better, not even close honestly.

[@PrincessA-eu5xy]

Top two best vacations 🇩🇴🇵🇷❤

[@nikkib6604]

I am fortunate to have been to both places one time each!! I agree with your assessments completely. I loved the food in San Juan , and even wrote some Yelp reviews on some of the spots ! I did stay 3 nights prior to a cruise and didnt go for a luxury hotel but spent our money on tours and food. The DR has gorgeous AIs. In fact planning a trip to Secrets Cap Cana for this spring !!

[@Passport_Pages]

Totally agree! Thanks Nikki! ☺️ Enjoy Secrets Cap Cana!!

[@MrCarajo3]

Dominican it’s better the people are friendly and always smiling Santo Domingo it’s beautiful city and you get more options to explore mountains valley Rivers and a lot of history in the oldest city in America

[@amgooder]

In D.R. too many panhandlers...everywhere...

[@robertoglencoco7861]

Same things are offered in PR. Santo Domingo is only offered by a few years. Plus, San Juan is safer.

[@hekty75]

I am Puerto Rican and I am visiting Punta Cana at this very moment...beautiful and I want to return, but I learned my lesson on this first trip. The prices here can change dramatically depending on where you are ... the excursions have to be negotiated until you have a better offer. If you go out of the hotel you will realize that it is not as cheap as you think ... get your money from wherever you come from...ATM charges there are ridiculous. The pools are closed at 6 pm in the resorts and they do not recommend leaving after sunset... it is advisable to take a package and continue with the hotel plans .... if you like a pool, beach, food and drink in the same place ... it is your destination ... Puerto Rico is a bit different as you can move independently day and night and do different antivities yourself...create or not I think it seemed like the cheapest food in P.R. and better and many more things and places to go... both are beautiful and unique beaches

[@ramonssf4768a]

Can you compare PR vs Haití ? And DR vs Cancún about Tourim? Please

[@jmph2058]

Actually, DR is the other half of Haití. You guys share the same island. So, it will be right to compare México vs Puerto Rico. DR vs Haití. You guys have history and almost look alike. Lol

[@ramonssf4768a]

@@jmph2058 Yes we have many things in common, it is not an offense to compare us in some things, but this time I am talking about TOURISM which is another thing, so can be compared the two smaller and the biggest in the Caribbean with mexico. Also Yes we have black ghettos in DR, and we are mixed, in all the families we have blacks, Whites, etc etc so what is the problem with that and what is the joke ?

[@Kwone503]

@@ramonssf4768aPuerto ricans are the most racist mfs in the whole Caribbean bro 😂 you saw the malice he used when he asked to DR be compared to Haiti acting like we hate them or something lol. They hate us because they know we’re better, and they’re a U.S. COLONY!!

[@ariesrgr8303]

Do you have a video that talks strictly about Puerto Rico and lists the best or top hotels or all inclusive resorts.

[@Passport_Pages]

No, let me know if that’s a video you’d like to see!

[@CarlosRodriguez-pt3hq]

Ariesgr8..my name is Carlos I'm from Puerto Rico..here is my list of the top hotels in PR 1)Ritz Carlton reserve in Dorado..rated on of the e most beautiful resorts on the world by Forbes magazine 2)St Regis in Rio Grande also a spectacular resort..in the San Jian metro area you have La Concha hotel which is a South beach style.. hotel very sexy and interesting architecture..and 4) you should also check out..olive 55 boutique hotel is smaller in scale but the decor of the hotel is out of a Hollywood set and the views of the lagoon are breathtaking..go on line and check these peoperties out for yourself..you will love what you see..happy travels..

[@carriegage5321]

@@Passport_Pages yes please

[@semadar856]

Puerto Rico is small but has so much diversity. If it was even half the size of Dr it would blow all the Caribbean islands out the water even more than what it already does.

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

More diversity than DR? Come on 😂 DR is like a mini continent, with a bunch of microclimates and a much more diversity topography than PR. If you read the comments, almost everyone that chooses DR, do it cuz it has more things to do and places to visit 😂

[@tiffanyjones4225]

Are there any hotels in PR that you would recommend? Maybe top 3? Thank you

[@marisolsantiago3767]

Copa Marina, Guanica PR El Conquistador, Fajardo PR Wyndham Rio Mar, Rio Grande PR

[@jiannareyes8688]

I am from both countries

[@carriegage5321]

If we want a smaller or boutique resort in Puerto Rico, all-inclusive (at least basic meals included), is that a thing? Most of the resorts I see are large, high rises, very corporate. THANKS!

[@hekty75]

Better get a Airbnb ..cheapest and buy food outdoor...food places everywhere with good pricing

[@lisawilson5885]

Do one DR VS Jamaica please ?

[@albertotorres5345]

Mirándolo bien aquí se habla de turismo, a lo mejor más RD es más grande que la Isla, pero para vivir aquí en la Islita es mejor.

[@lauramariamorillomejia6584]

No puedes decir que es mejor cuando ustedes mismo están dejando la isla desierta

[@amberdiaz6271]

RD perdio la supremasia del turismo en el 2021 PR le está comiendo los dulces en el turismo

[@nydomirican6193]

@@amberdiaz6271 Solo unos meses por las restricciones de la pandemia, ahora ya se está recuperando y es difícil bajarlo de ese sitial por muchísimas razones. Para el turista estadounidense implica cierta ventajas Puerto Rico, pero para el resto de países, para el amante de la naturaleza, el turista más aventurero Dominicana tiene muchísimo más que ofrecer. No niego que Puerto Rico es hermoso y tiene una rica cultura, es la tierra de mi padre y eso también me hace boricua, pero las cosas como son.

[@kellieoneill8279]

@@lauramariamorillomejia6584 como en todos lados plebeya! Aquí vienen cientos de los tuyos en una yola

[@Kronflax]

@@kellieoneill8279 🤣 Cuando se les acaban las ideas y no tienen argumentos, siempre tratan de "opacarnos" con esa estupidez de la yola, su Islita no tiene importancia para nosotros más que trampolín para USA en la mayoría de los casos, sin embargo RD ha crecido muchísimo es las últimas décadas, es de los países que más crece en latam, los que van a tu isla actualmente son los haitianos, no hay razón ni motivos del dominicano estar emigrando a puerto rico, un país que en materia económica y con ayuda del gobierno Américano no está por encima de RD, no hay un país más sólido en economía que la RD, so... Atienda sus cartones y preocúpese por los problemas de su isla que son muchísimos... Y eso que están bajo el escudo americano porque si no fuese así, otra fuese la historia.

[@alfredolopez4092]

Party scene is way better in Puerto Rico condado san juan

[@jinettediaz8742]

DR 🇩🇴🥳😍💃🏽🙌🏽 has better Caribbean tourism. But to each their own…

[@michaelw6193]

Vanessa what adult all inclusive in Puerto Rico would you compare to Secrets Wild Orchid MB, Jamaica?

[@orquideasbellas]

Puerto Rico's largest immigrants living in Puerto Rico are from Dominican Republic, a total over 500,000; Puerto Rico must have its charm to choose it as their second home. En respuesta a los que dicen que "no se habla de immigrante en este reporte"- se habla mucho de que RD es mejor, que PR es chiqito, que PR esta en segundo lugar,etc., porque tu crees que resulta mi comentario. Tantas humillaciones, sin embargo siguen viniendo a PR. Yo no me opongo que vengan, porque tengo familiares de RD, pero que dejen los comentarios indirectos, y racistas.

[@dannyreyesalvarez9289]

aquí no se esta hablando de inmigrantes, si no de lo mejor de cada pais a nivel de turismo.a usted parece,que le duele el desarrollo de RD a nivel de turismo.sin duda RD es mejor,que su isla en ese aspecto.,

[@MrCarajo3]

Que no se les olviden la historia antes de que estados unidos los colonizaran para donde inmigraban los puertorriqueños adivinen la libertad no tiene precio libres y soberano de toda potencia extranjera

[@orquideasbellas]

El desarollo cuando proviene de una "falsa economia", debido a un crecimento proveniente de 60 billones de dolares prestado, no es un crecimiento real, porque la deuda arrastra, causando largos estragos a su obra trabajadora laboral, lo cual tendra que pagar intereses muy altos a largo plazo, resultando en desigualdad social, pobreza, y un pais muy adeudado. A esto no se le llama desarollo o crecimiento, sino rumbo a un pais quebrado, en quiebra, sin poder salir de su deuda. Mira a PR, hemos pasado por lo mismo, y todavia no salimos de la deuda.

[@orquideasbellas]

Durante la guerra "Hispano-Americano", bajo bandera Espanola, los Espanoles, si huyeron de Puerto Rico a Republica Dominicana por monton, unos miles, de acuerdo a nuestra historia. Se fueron por temor a murir , no por condiciones economicas.

[@Kronflax]

Typical of Puerto Ricans, for tourists to visit their mediocre island, it is at the cost of slandering and "trying to overshadow" the other to see themselves better positioned 🤣🤣, they are sad, but with us they will never be able 💪🏼🇩🇴🔥 RD has it on and we're not going to take it down, let's deal with it.

[@bodyloverz30]

But PR is more than 25% higher cost than Miami! If you like paying $20 a drink/$100 dinner, in Old San Juan, here you go.

[@amgooder]

Plenty of other places to eat...🙄 but if you have the💰 go for it!

[@TheAngelin2000]

i drove in Puerto Ricco and Dominican. they both are hard to dive on. the signs are in Spanish. I can't read Spanish. in the gps sucks. I got lost manning times.. in Dominica I ask a cop for direction and charge me 500 peso. I'm planning to go back, but the covid is stopping for now. but cant decide yet.

[@emiliolopez6713]

What a retarded comment. Why aren’t the sings in the US in Spanish then so that people from Spanish speaking countries can understand

[@felixmorales5468]

I had visit both islands and I felt more safe in Puerto Rico then Dominican Republic

[@nydomirican6193]

Hell no, lot of shootings in PR, it feels like Afganistan, this coming from a half Puerto Rican. Gangs shootings there are just insane, it’s really bad.

[@PR_GTR]

@@nydomirican6193 You never been in Puerto Rico 😆

[@Kronflax]

Look at the statistics and leave prejudices aside, the DR is one of the safest countries in Latin America, even more so than Mexico.

[@jennysantini1080]

Funny considering Puerto Rico has a way higher homicide rate.

[@savageantigua2416]

En puerto rico asesinan más personas que en RD a pesar de ser más pequeño, ni loco iría de turista ahi

[@tenorhawk3923]

Yours crazy Dominican Republic is the best and number #1 in the entire all Caribbean, the beaches is clean and mucho cortesia te tratan en su casa como Santo Domingo no hay ninguno la comida, la musica y los hotels cache ninguna Isla puede ganarle a Santo Domingo numero#1 y nobody believe me go to Dominican Republic and see, but Puerto Rico forget it te llevan los cansonsillos.

[@kellieoneill8279]

Pero cuáles calzoncillos si ustedes usan taparabos

[@jennysantini1080]

@@kellieoneill8279 Te dolio? Donate.

[@redemptionistador3116]

Nice thanks

[@nikaonly2912]

It be a cool storyline a one men is a Puerto Rico. But he join Dominicans Republican. He a former puerto Rico. I think it. Could be possible for Spanish join a different Spanish. He need to be restatement by what country he joing.

[@fernandacouri2611]

Please could you make a video about Tax free at Bahamas and eletronic price

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Which AI would you recommend for families in Punta Cana?

[@Passport_Pages]

Any in my Punta Cana all-inclusive video 😊 Some are adults-only, but others are very welcoming of families.

[@cassandrahernandez137]

Thank you so much Vanessa. I really appreciate your videos❤🤗

[@Passport_Pages]

You’re welcome Cassandra!! I'm so glad! ☺️

[@kevinthomas6924]

Puerto Rico

[@amariewalenda3801]

The only thing better in DR then PR is that DR is bigger thts it💖💕🗽🇵🇷👍, VIEQUES Y CULEBRA HAVE AMAZING BEACHES PLEASE ENJOY, and its USA MONEY

[@mitchem2462]

Your best video yet. It is so professional and detailed and well researched. Keep up the good work. You are the best!!!

[@Passport_Pages]

Wow, thank you!

[@lisawilson5885]

Does Jamaica or DR have better beaches ?

[@Santiaguerotour]

Dominican Republic has more options, is bigger,most beautiful beaches and nice people!!

[@amgooder]

Bigger doesn't mean better it takes hours to get from one place to the other.

[@robertoglencoco7861]

It's not quantity it's quality. You can do more in Puerto Rico due to having the freedom to safely travel around. Also smaller island with better roads. It's easier to explore more things in PR because it takes less time to travel around. Unless you're rich and spending a lot more time in DR you won't see the "has more options" Both islands have beautiful beaches. The only thing that DR has over the other is all-inclusive resorts.

[@robertoglencoco7861]

@@amgooder they don't understand this 🤣🤣🤣

[@jlopez9228]

There's no comparison DR of course.

[@princeoglesby1663]

TOURIST. ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD,EXPERIENCE, BEACHES, FUN,... 🇵🇷❤

[@marycasanova8516]

DR is beautiful, Puerto Rico is much more interesting..