Don’t MOVE or COME to Puerto Rico, unless you can deal with these 10 things

[@opalskysx9920]

I’d rather have lizards than rats

[@AnaSantapau]

For sure !

[@jusliving7977]

I love Puerto Rico but they got rodents too...lol 🤣😂

[@Coco-ej9qk]

@@jusliving7977 Yeah in my house there are some rats

[@marvinhagler4721]

EXACTLY

[@angexla3751]

lizards are more scared of you then your scared of them

[@denniswilliams3934]

I was a New Yorker, and moved to PR for 6 months. I had Ana's attitude at first. I would be in the checkout line and complain about the people holding up the line by talking to the cashier. They all seemed to have something to talk about, without any concern for people waiting in line. Then I got in the PR groove, the rhythm. After that I made sure I too had something nice to share with the cashiers. Beautiful smiles were my rewards. I Love Puerto Ricans.

[@AnaSantapau]

Is not all personal list here so is not my “attitude” per say.

[@denniswilliams3934]

@@AnaSantapau Beautiful Ana, I enjoyed your video and had no intention to criticize your (the) list. An attitude however is the way we see and react to things. Mine was poor, and thanks to the beautiful people there who welcomed me, I looked forward to seeing lizards in my house. I was serenaded by the Coqui at night. Unfortunately the mosquito will take some time. Working on it.

[@heru-deshet359]

The second time that happened to me at a Sams club in PR, I got up on a chair and started asking out loud if I could get some lunch because the wait was too long (the cashier decided to go on break and asked everyone to wait for her return), lol. They saw this 6'4' gringo on a chair and probably thought I was corporate. The moved the line at a good pace after that.

[@brandenjohnson2980]

@@AnaSantapau what made u move back to the island 🏝️ after experiencing the us/ny

[@frednyc4677]

I’m Puerto Rican also

[@djb5565]

Have been to PR from Australia. Twice. Loved the island. Loved Vieques. Our kids went feral within a day of arriving. They loved the lizards. Loved the coqui. We loved the food, people and places. Loved the bioluminescent bay. Loved Arecibo observatory… it was working when we saw it…loved the Cuevas, lechoneras, arroz con gandules, Piraguas. people we met were friendly and caring. There’s much more to love about PR than to not to like. Hopefully we can get to go back again. We would really love to see more of El Yunque and as much of the island as we can, with help from people who live and love the island. This is the jewel of the Caribbean Sea. We’ve been on beaches that are truly like the postcards photos…all on our own. I hope the island remains a jewel! G’day from Melbourne Australia!

[@BeefCake1012]

I’ve visited Puerto Rico twice from here in the states, the most recent being last summer. I absolutely love it. It’s a beautiful island with incredible people and a great culture! Went zip-lining in the rainforest, toured the Bacardi distillery, ate lechon in Cayey, drank enough Don Q for a lifetime, visited El Morro and partied every night at La Placita in San Juan! When I go back for my third visit, I definitely want to stay in Ponce on the south side of the island and get to experience the Caribbean waters! Much love to Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@cappy1.890]

im happy you enjoyed here bro

[@JayyySUIII]

I’m going this saturday and this made me more excited so happy you enjoyed it can’t wait to go finally lol

[@eliudsepulveda8568]

Remember that visiting and living there is very different. Visiting for a few days and come back to the states is fine, but living in PR could be a nightmare, as she is telling in the video: IF you are used to the way most things are done in the states (and the easiness and quickness) in PR is the opposite. have to have patience

[@BeefCake1012]

Bro, Puerto Ricans know how to turn up and that’s a damn fact! I wish Puerto Rico would be treated better by our government. They deserve representation with House/Senate seats in Congress or least should be able to vote in federal elections since they pay federal taxes. “No taxation without representation!” They’ve served in our military in all our major conflicts and they’re our cops, firefighters, doctors, teachers, lawyers, nurses, musicians and actors and have contributed so much to the American Dream. They deserve much better!

[@BeefCake1012]

You gotta get some Lechon bro!!! I went to Cayey both times I visited and it’s probably the best pork I’ve ever eaten in my life. Granted, you’re gonna get some stares for being a gringo in those parts who can’t speak Spanish 🤣😂 but honestly the people up there were so nice and accommodating. I remember the first time I went, a bunch of old heads were buying me beers left and right and the band singled us out in between sets since we were like the only tourists there and the singer said “Hold your glasses up for our friends from the mainland! Welcome you guys!” and made us all feel so welcome. I remember vividly this old PR lady coming up to me and started teaching me how to salsa and it was rich! If you want night life and the party scene, hit up La Placita in San Juan dude, bars and clubs everywhere! Look up Andrew Zimmern’s Puerto Rico episode and you’ll see what I’m talking about! Have fun dude!

[@Budo314]

Love Puerto Rico! The people, island time, the waves, culture and beautiful sights.

[@larryczerwonka5125]

I have lived in PR and Hawaii, and most of these "issues" exist in both places. It's simply Island Life. A life that i LOVE!

[@lucycarola]

Me too! I wanna go back!

[@keaka560]

Please do not compare Hawai'i with Puerto Rico as far as your issues-In Hawai'i at least drivers have the decency to use their turn signals, have some sense of rules of the road. Second in Hawai'i it is you first. In Puerto Rico it is me first. In Hawai'i a cool breeze cools you off .In Puerto Rico it gets humid no such thing as a cool breeze. Culture is also different. I respect the Puerto Rican culture as they have not been diluted like Hawai'i's. In my opinion Hawai'i has been to "americanised" which is sad. The worst thing that can happen to a country is it's losing it's identity-culture , heritage, way of life, language. In Puerto Rico they have kept it. In Hawai'i all but lost, including the land

[@Pupeyes]

I think the nights in Puerto Rico are kind of magical. I love the noise through the night. It’s so unique to the island. Something to be experienced.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

Late December in San Juan is magical, workers get out of their offices with tambourines to just play. I loved that when I lived in Puerto Rico.

[@vernonhampton6973]

I (a Louisianian) took my Greek-Australian wife to Puerto Rico for our honeymoon in 2012 and instead of staying in the touristy areas, we stayed in Loiza. I remember she and I both sat up wondering who kept turning their car alarm on and off until I literally Googled "What the hell is that noise in Puerto Rico at night?" and sure enough, Google identified it as the Coqui frog. We explored Viejo San Juan and Fort El Morro, visited Casa Bacardi, every beach we could, and ate a LOT of good food. The only restaurants we went to were Carmin on PR187 and El Jibarito on Calle de Sol in Viejo San Juan. Most of our time there, we cooked, which meant a trip to Supermax for the freshest bread I've ever eaten. Needless to say, we were in heaven, despite the rain and the humidity. We went back for a "second honeymoon" in 2019, and stayed in some eco-lodging in El Yunque, a condo in Condado, and an historic hotel in Ponce. This time, I had to go to Luquillo to the kioskos. I ate so much, I think I gained 5 pounds on that trip! Exploring the rainforest is one of our most treasured moments...well, aside from me holding up the checkout line in Supermax speaking to some of the older ladies who work there! 😂(my fault...) The people there have been wonderful, and I even had a chance to entertain some of the local kids on my way to Ponce, though I'm convinced they were just laughing at me, since I barely speak Spanish and have a less-than-stellar comprehension of it. But my wife and I consider Puerto Rico a magical place for up and despite the slow: 1. pace 2. traffic 3. internet ...we wouldn't trade our time there for anything in the world. ❤

[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

Lmfao that shit was funny hahaha Yeah those damn things don’t shut up Lol they cute though

[@a.e.rivera1320]

Puerto Rico is a beautiful island filled with everything that comes with island living (ask anyone who’s lived in Hawaii or other island). Those “night noises” are nature letting you know it exist. It’s a beautiful experience if you allow yourself to connect to it, rather than find it annoying. I’m a Neuyorican (New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent). My first encounter with the island was at the age of five. Coney Island was the only beach I knew, so imagine my reaction when I stepped into an ocean whose floor I could see. I currently reside in Louisiana, where I deal with lizards, mosquitos, spiders and snakes; where seasons are unpredictable, tornados forget that it’s supposed to be winter, and hurricanes come hundreds of miles inland at a CAT 4. The pace here is slow, super slow and parking. I can go on and on, but the point I’m trying to make is this…Anywhere we go in the world (I’ve lived in Europe, too), has its ups and downs. Expect the worse and that’s what we’ll get. So, as you board your flight to Puerto Rico do so with this quote from the late Dr. Wayne Dyer on your mind, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Happy travels 😊❣️🙏🏼

[@marlyndurand3018]

I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, came to NY at 17 years old. Todavia cada vez que aterrizo en Puerto Rico me lleno de emocion volver a mi Bella Patria. I love and im in love with Puerto Rico. I cant be more proud of being Puerto Rican God Bless my Island 🙏🙏🙏😍😍 🇵🇷 💗 💕

[@AnaSantapau]

Wepa, gracias por expresarte.

[@akershartfamily7454]

I adore lizards and iguanas. It would be heartbroken every single time I saw them as road kill. I’m Puerto Rican and hope to one day visit again as my mother and her entire family were all born there as well as my father’s. But she was raised in the states. Thank you for educating us on the lovely and rich lifestyle of Puerto Rico.

[@jglow22]

My husband and I honeymooned in San Juan in May 2013 and we absolutely fell in love with it! We went sight seeing and absorbed everything that we could possible see and learn about it. If we didn't have a little one that we missed terribly back home, we could have stayed forever! Definitely one of the most enjoyable and beautiful places we have ever vacationed!🌴🍹

[@AlyssiaCedeno]

My grandfather is from mayaguez. I loved everything about Puerto Rico . The culture, the weather, the people ! Honestly thinking about moving over there soon, definitely craving my native roots.

[@AnaSantapau]

I grew up close to Mayagüez, in Cabo Rojo.

[@rickjusino6968]

I wa born in Mayaguez, lived ther till I was 11, when my family relocated to Chicago. I love and miss my hometown, try to go there whenever I get a chance. Whenever I'm there, I don't rent a car, I prefer to walk so I can actually feel it, the places, the people and even though I haven't lived there for a long time, I actually only feel at home when I'm there, even though I don't know most of the people, I've never felt like a stranger, people are friendly, will talk to me as if we've known each other our whole life, I've walked from the beach area to El Serro de las Mesas, from the bridge at the entrance of the town the the border of Hormigueros and enjoyed every single minute. If it wasn't for my son's and grandkids, I would've been living back in Mayaguez a long time ago! Puerto Rico and its people might not be perfect, but in my opinion they beat anything the US has to offer and I prefer PR and it's people over the states!

[@787aida-rivers.a]

I love everything pero no el weather de Mayagüez!! Yo vivo aquí

[@emeryzerep3040]

Me too!

[@rickjusino6968]

@@787aida-rivers.a try the weather in places like Chicago. One day is almost 69° and by the end of the day, you get snow and 20°. Or the summer with over 100° and no where to cool off unless it's indoors. Plus at least in PR, you're always about 20 mins away from the beach or el campo with cooler temperatures and amazing views. In Chicago you have gigantic brick buildings, mostly with big glass walls, that only make the heat even more intolerable. You have a better chance of seeing me walking down the streets in Chicago in a below zero temperature than in summer. But in PR, you won't catch me indoors!

[@07bently]

Lizards are important to the environment as they eat bugs imagine not having them and the green iguanas are an invasive species..

[@aemontheboneless4098]

Regular lizards yes. Iguanas on the other had are a legit plague they're not natural to the island and out side of cars and local hunting they don't have any natural predators

[@j.s.h2757]

Eso si, hay unos que le llamamos "gallina de palo" que es como una iguana pero hay un monton y llegan a ser invasivas

[@joselassalle4958]

The lizards are harmless and useful as they consume insects.

[@j.s.h2757]

@@joselassalle4958 no cuando hay más iguanas que insectos 💀

[@Hajduk-Kralj]

Do the iguanas have a predator?

[@donaldoyler2092]

I moved to Puerto Rico in 2018 I love it. I tell everyone that the Puerto Rican people are some of the nicest people you will meet till they get into the car. People don't use turn signals when they drive some don't even have tail lights. There is military time which is 15 minutes early and then there's exact time then there is fashionably late which is 10 minutes late and then there's Puerto Rican time get there when you get there.

[@MikeyG1212121]

I've had a connection to Puerto Rico since I was seven years old and moved there with my family to Fort Buchanan. We lived there for nearly four years and were some of the best memories ever. I have been blessed through my employment to travel to Puerto Rico at least twice a year for the past ten years. It is like going home. I love the people. I love the culture. I love the food. Did I mention I love the food? Ana is correct with her video. There are things that are done in Puerto Rico that many will find irritating or they just do not like. That is the way Puerto Ricans do things and best to realize it and "go with the flow". My suggestion to everyone is get away from the city and head to the rural areas, if possible. So many things to discover and wonderful people to meet. I am excited that I will be heading to Puerto Rico for a ten day work trip next week.

[@ThuggyMacho]

You would think for a slow paced island that there wouldn’t be impatient drivers but somehow. Road rage is universal.

[@ノアヘルナンデス]

I had born in Isabella. And I only returned one time when was 5 years old in 2008. My Abuela had a beautiful concrete house with fruits and chickens! I would do anything to return to my island for a while 🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷

[@AnaSantapau]

You should come out here!

[@tonyb7615]

Ricans don't talk real Spanish. And that chicken they killed in front of u.

[@arleensantos3397]

All those things you mentioned are expected when you live in an island… if the beautiful beaches and the culture don’t captivate you and you are not willing to sacrifice those petty things you mentioned then move back to the states and find something that you are happy with.

[@poohhh3898]

@@tonyb7615 not funny and if they don’t speak Spanish how do they know the language ????

[@yolandamontalvo2260]

@@tonyb7615 🤣exactly

[@rickrangel6938]

@Ana Santapau I am of Mexican descent, 4th generation living in the U.S. and I live in Los Angeles California, actually from Pasadena, CA - 9 miles northeast from Downtown LA. I went to Puerto Rico for the first time and I absolutely loved it!!! The people are so kind and were willing to help me with almost everything (directions, do's and don't's in PR, I had a travel guide for 3 days, etc). I rented a car and drove around the entire island and we were taken to some of the most remote areas of the island. It was almost like living on a deserted island. The views were absolutely spectacular!!! I have traveled many places around the world, but Puerto Rico would have to be one of my favorite top 5 places. I would definitely would recommend traveling/visiting PR if they've not been. The entire Caribbean is beautiful. I have even thought about retiring to Puerto Rico, but thats another story. Thank you Ana for sharing your video. Oh, and one last thing, @Ana Santapau you are an absolutely beautiful woman.

[@AnaSantapau]

You are welcome, and thank you.

[@Puchi630]

I lived in New York all my life and the best move I made was returning to my island of enchantment... And this list, I got over it in a week... I lived through Maria and I must say, I never knew how strong I was, until I lived without water and electricity and I must say, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be... You learn to get up early do yard work, I learned how to bathe with a gallon of water... and if you're prepared for it it's not bad and by 7pm you're asleep... I love living here... I live in Coamo 30 minutes from Ponce... It's just heaven on earth... I'm blessed...

[@MrzBadaBing]

Im moving there in a week with my boyfriend . I lived in Medellin Colombia for 5 months twice . I did visit Puerto Rico before and fell in love with, that’s where I found my love actually lol. Now I’m moving there . I’ve been dying to move to Florida my whole life because I hate the cold , but recently visited Miami and was completely turned off . I rather move to Puerto Rico . Beautiful island and the people are so nice .

[@veronicacolon70]

Am from Puerto Rico and love the sounds of coqui and Roosters singing in the morning. As far as fashion they have nicer, shoes styles in Puerto Rico than they do in the USA

[@imloadinq8536]

Oh my gosh! My mom is from Puerto Rico and we visited in 2012 for New Years. Loved the sounds of the coqui at night! So peaceful 😊🇵🇷

[@cappy1.890]

yes

[@apersonontheinternet3157]

Sadly coquis are near extinction, i miss the sound

[@Geliskids_]

Sameeeee🥴

[@Geliskids_]

@sharman_bmgo bruh , i'm from puerto rico too , but she/he isin't hating on puerto rico

[@AnaSantapau]

@@Geliskids_ people take things so seriously.

[@janqs2459]

My wife and my daughter visited PR privately and all they said, it was the greatest vacation in their lives , excellent sandwiches made on demand from food trucks , great beaches ,nice people

[@orquideasbellas]

Puerto Rico a paradise island visited by many people from different countries, amazed by all its 78 beautiful cities. Those that have experienced our culture, finds such an amazing experience and kind, loving people we are.

[@lindahickok5536]

What a “negative” attitude! There are a lot of us who appreciate what Puerto Rico is and what it gives. It is an beautiful Island!

[@AnaSantapau]

Is not my attitude is a video idea. And apparently people like negative cause it has way more views than my positive ones about PR .

[@lazytongue8405]

She didn't have a negative enough attitude Puerto Rico is a hell

[@roberte.miranda6122]

Puerto Rico y todos los países del mundo son unos PARAÍSOS🥰🥰🥰,El problema son los todos los Gobiernos,las acciones del ser humano👍👍

[@chinavelez231]

I absolutely love it here. Retired after working for the post office 35 years. Purchased a house installed a generac generator so when the power leaves my entire house normally. Gas stove, gas dryer, and installed ac’s . Besides that it’s true island time is slower you learn to manage accordingly. I ignore the honking of the cars because it’s just how some people are. Although I was born and raised in the Bronx and lived in Miami 28 years I absolutely love this island ♥️

[@aalbino1122]

I am originally from the island. My mother moved us to the states in 1989 but I never got used to the cold and everything you mentioned on your list I either love, don't mind, or can live without. I do plan to one day move back to my home island, my heart never left Puerto Rico.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jennyrealight1860]

I feel your pain. Like you, I also got moved here by my mother around the same time you did; '87 to be exact. For the first 2 years I dreamt about airplanes taking me back home to my precious Island. Then, life just kept happening and now's been over 35 yrs!

[@aalbino1122]

@@jennyrealight1860 I took my abuelo's favorite dinner fork in hopes that they would send me back with it lmao... yeah, that was a nope---my mother mailed back the fork lol

[@jennyrealight1860]

@@aalbino1122 😂😂

[@russchiappa4870]

Now that I watched this, I really want to move to Puerto Rico! This sounds like paradise to me

[@ortizsantos7444]

Paraíso fiscal…

[@mckennalake3290]

Ikr

[@tresgatos7894]

It is.

[@Allinguts]

Its not, corruption is BIG problem, crime rates are a HUGE PROBLEM, its not safe, its REALLY HARD to find a good paying job, people are super uneducated and rude in the metropolitan area (where 90% of the jobs can be found). Infrastructure is horrendous, getting a drivers license renewal make take more than 1 day, its super expensive. Puertorrican are HORRENDOUS DRIVERS.Vacation its ok, its a BEAUTIFUL island, food its great. But DONT MOVE HERE IF YOU VALUE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.

[@wsl8888]

It is until you try to fall asleep. The coquis and bad bunny will keep you up all night also you can never tell if there’s an actual emergency on the road because everybody uses hazard lights

[@kevinraney2935]

I was in Ponce, Puerto Rico for 6 months on a job. Fell in love with that island. Miss it deeply.

[@pollycrookston4826]

Just visited and fell in love! Hair was poofy and frizzy and I didn’t even care. Lizards in my hotel room? Didn’t care. Things moving slowly at the restaurant? Lovely. Warm rain? Went for a walk in it. Basically I want to live there for the rest of my life, except for the hurricanes. They scare the crap out of me. And I would miss the cold weather clothes. But still…

[@AnaSantapau]

Good for you. ❤️

[@donstephens4232]

Puerto Rico is not perfect but there's good things about it. The lizard s eat cockroaches and insects, those iguanes are not native from there they brought has pets. There's good and bad like any. There's Continentals that are very happy down there.

[@NG-fq5lf]

Love your attitude, soooo different from the complainer that made this video, you can tell just by listening to her voice that she is always looking for what is wrong with something before she looks for what is right with it

[@AnaSantapau]

@@NG-fq5lf you don’t know what it is to have a channel and not being able to say anything right because of so many different opinions. Try it . This is not for the weak. Some love you some hate you and can’t win no matter what. Then once you do like your first 100 videos you will notice that negative or exaggerated videos do better than positive or “good” ones .

[@AnaSantapau]

@@donstephens4232 I also have videos with good things and also I clean up parks and beaches from all the trash but I guess fulano down here hasn’t seen them .

[@jurzyjohner432]

Puerto Rico is a heavenly island that i can't wait to get back to, the people, food, lifestyle, nightlife sold me and i was hooked and was there many times, the waters over there are like liquid glass you can see everything and is the only thing i do not like about clear water is the fact you see it all, but the Island is a place you would never forget, i go to many places and countries like mexico etc and this island is just on top of the rest, i haven't been there in years but im confident it only got better as many friends of mine have purchased real estate there and is something i would like to get into. GOD BLESS PUERTO RICO AND ITS PEOPLE. HOPE THEY GOT BACK ON THEIR FEET AFTER THE STORM.

[@caribbeannativeson78]

I born in Ponce Puerto Rico, came back in 1991 then finally back in 2021, man it has changed but I still love my island want to come back as soon as I left

[@ricardopr54]

I'm from Ponce as well and I made this video last Christmas 2021-22. Hope that you enjoy it! 🤞🏾 Watch "Puerto Rico Christmas 2021-22 in 4K" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZSUdoSIfZxsiqc Greetings from Douglas, Arizona 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🌵🦠😷🇵🇷

[@michaelcushenberry1817]

I’ve been to Puerto Rico five times in my lifetime. We went there on vacation in 2022 and 2023. We absolutely love the people, culture, landscape, food and of course the ocean. My kids and I speak Spanish so we don’t have language issue like some which may be of some frustration to strictly English speakers because a lot of Puerto Rican’s do not speak English. Try to learn a little to.make it easier and to show respect for their unique culture. If you eat out a lot, the food can be quite expensive. I think that may be the only downside. This video is great and basically is on point.

[@rnexplore3062]

Puerto Rico, lugar de hermosas playas, clima tropical, montañas y ríos preciosos. No hay animales peligrosos. Definitivamente un lugar paradisíaco donde muchos quisieran vivir. Huracanes, si en temporadas, pero en otros lugares hay tornados, terremotos etc. El coqui nuestro animal nativo, es un gusto escucharlo.

[@janiceelaine8455]

para mi el sonido del coqui es magico y relaja mucho, lo amo

[@chichijima4257]

You haven't see too much outside beside Puerto Rici. I know many place safer than PR and clean cities and nice people.

[@adrianelpr4087]

Gracias

[@buentaste]

You forgot the CHUPACABRA wad born today n Puerto Rico 🇵🇷....,

[@cappy1.890]

Verdades cabron verdades

[@tylerdurden9364]

I like how she avoids mentioning the serious societal and infrastructural issues that truly dictates whats it like to live in Puerto Rico that you rarely see in América. Everything she mentioned barely scratches the surface of the truth of today's way of life in America's favorite colony.

[@AnaSantapau]

So true, and people here got offended with this simple list yet I didn’t even go deep. Don’t worry I have a video coming up about deeper things.

[@AntonioSantos-pn7kj]

It always strike me when people point out the flaws of Puerto Rico, but fail to see and/or acknowledge the deep troubles that the USA is experiencing, both nationally and internationally… Puerto Rico has serious infrastructure problems, that’s a truth and I’m not here to deny it, but many States have serious issues as well, even with bridges collapsing, etc… Hey,, at least our bridges are holding on LOL And with all due respect, as a society PR is a FAR HEALTHIER place to live than the continental USA. I wouldn’t move to the mainland, even if you’d pay me millions $$$ to do so. (And that says a lot since I lived in one of the nicest places and neighborhoods in California, Malibu) I’ve always said that if you want to know how healthy or unhealthy a society is, go to their prisons… In the USA there is STRICT segregation implemented, and racial groups hate each other with passion… In Puerto Rico, it doesn’t matter what is your skin color, or what is your nationality. As long as you remain humble and respect the rules, they will accept you and respect you. And you can make friends with whoever you want within the prison, regardless of skin color/race. There are other serious issues in the States, the HUGE political divide that honestly remains irreconcilable, not to mention the MADNESS of the Culture Wars. All sponsored and promoted by the government itself and the mainstream media. Extremist views such as ‘Defund Police’, open borders, the embrace of marxism, etc… In my humble opinion, the US is in a huge decline and nearing its own collapse. It is sad for me to see it and admit it, but it is what it is…

[@tylerdurden9364]

@@AntonioSantos-pn7kj No importa cuantas faltas puedas apuntar en los E.U, PR can double it. Infrastructure, economic and law wise. Just look at the steady rate in which natives are fleeing just because they can't find a job o nacistes anoche??. Nurses work for less than 12 dollars an hour. Teachers make minimum. In contrast to taxes they pay thanks to the high tariffs on imports and the fact we export little to nothing. Natural resources were stripped away decades ago Prisons? Spend a night in Las cucharas de Ponce,. Corruption? Read history. Not only Sila Calderon or Fortuño I'm talking about the massacres covered up the American government... and don't even get me started on the damn jones act or the unconstitutional treatments that are expiremented on them like the gag law for example. What about taxes? What about the unemployment rate, poverty rate, income household rate, energy prices... I can go on for hours to prove how deep I wonder what in the hell are you onto here?? Only thing we can agree on is the slight edge Puerto Rican society obviously has over the Americans due to a not such dense population and a beautiful culture that has been ruined, the nature that is taken for granted, the buried history ect ect. But my main comment points out the flaws that needs to be addressed to get such a small island afloat. Look at Singapore and then look at PRs. Look at the violence, the damn joke of an education system we have in PR, the lack of export due to restrictions, the fact that we're second class citizens that more than 90% of don't even know what the constitution is nor know we have rights.

[@AntonioSantos-pn7kj]

@@tylerdurden9364 We may have our opinions on so many subjects, but facts are there to remind us that not everything is black and white, there are many grey areas, and political and cultural issues can be highly complex and difficult to fully understand. For example, if you don’t believe me when I say PR is not the worst place in the USA, then let’s take a walk down Detroit Michigan for instance, and then you tell me if Puerto Rico is the worst place in terms of economy and corruption. Wanna talk about corruption?? How about Biden’s family?? Remember back in 2020 just days before the election, the bombshell story about Hunter’s laptop was released by the New York Post, just to later be censored by all mainstream media and Big Tech companies and branded: “Russian Disinformation” More than two years later, (just days ago) the New York Times admitted the story is real, as well as most of the mainstream media outlets. And yet nothing happens. Although the story has been authenticated, there is no accountability… Corruption at its best!! And when you say that so many Puerto Ricans are fleeing because they can’t even find a decent job or afford their cost of living, that’s true 👍🏼 But why don’t we talk about NY for example?? So many people have left NY during the last 2-3 years because it’s almost impossible to make a living over there. People from all across the country are moving to places like Texas and Florida. (The ‘emigration’ is not exclusive to PR). However, I can certainly agree with you on Puerto Rico being stripped of its own resources and means of production several decades ago, to make us completely dependent on the mainland. And also the high tariffs on imports, true 👍🏼 Now, on the issue of prisons, let’s not fool ourselves. It would render into a false equivalence, if we start drawing parallels among the mainland and the island on that particular issue. We don’t have racial segregation in our prisons, that’s just a fact. I’m not saying that life within any prison is ‘peaches & cream’, all I am saying is that the color of your skin will never be the determining factor here, unlike the mainland USA that is supposedly “more advanced and civilized” And then we can also agree on the damages that have been inflicted on PR as a direct result of wrong policies implemented on the island for more than a century. Policies that in a vast majority were decided unilaterally in Washington, without our consent or agreement, therefore is not our fault. About Singapore, let’s not even get started. Far more advanced than the entire USA LOL, so, let’s not even go there. And yes, uneducated Puerto Ricans are unaware of their constitution or their rights, but then again, that’s also true in the mainland. If you don’t believe me, just go on youtube and watch random interviews on the streets asking basic questions about US history, it’s constitution, etc… And watch the SHOCKING illiteracy and ignorance displayed, much to our horror… I guess the main point of my arguments is not to deny or dismiss the many problems Puerto Rico is experiencing, on the contrary. My main point is that it’s not fair, nor accurate, to judge Puerto Rico as an external entity. Puerto Rico may not be a State, but PR is part of the USA. So whoever claims that PR is “third world country”, is saying that the USA is “third world country”. And as I said before, Detroit is far worse, and it’s a city within a STATE in the mainland… Now, does that make the USA a “third world country”? Of course not… Even first world countries like Sweden have some deteriorated and poor cities. I am aware that we may not agree on many things, but at least we could agree on several issues 👍🏼 Un saludo fraternal 🇵🇷 🙏🏼

[@tylerdurden9364]

@@AntonioSantos-pn7kj I can't argue with you now after you just spit straight facts with an exquisite delivery. Very good points side by side, after all facts are facts. It's nice and rare to see a fellow person so well educated on these subjects. My harshness on the island viene de ver a lack of evolution amongst society over there in comparison to America. After being forced to travel back and forth thanks to lack of advancement and seeing how nice you can achieve to have it in the United States in such little time, just hits home since Puerto Rico ain't that far after all... it's just tough, it sucks and their are millions of other Puerto ricans in the same situation or even worst hustling so damn hard just to survive. Not even to be in the middle class, I'm talking about just to survive. Así de duro esta la cosa en la Isla for the majority that can't just pick up and cross a state line from Cali to Texas. Where talking about going leaving our own country to travel to the same one that put yours in the shape it is now which is why you have to leave. Get it now?

[@jenniferreed6852]

I lived in PR for 2 1/2 years (was supposed to be permanent). Not nearly long enough. I miss everything about the island. The people, the food the lizards and Coqui , the ocean and so much more. Hurricanes are life ruiners. Maria destroyed our house and we eventually had to leave 6 months later because we needed doctors and the island was still so hurt. I can't wait to move back. Best place in the entire world!! ❤❤

[@enkaipritie4955]

I write you from the Canary Islands 🇮🇨, all of that is the same here 🥰 I’m surprised , except the internet connection, we have good one here and hurricanes and rain that we rarely have, also the iguanas 🦎 we do not have I think but we have lagartos 🐊 the rest is the same 😂 even when purchasing good via internet Amazon etc is a nightmare 😅I understand, Puerto Rico versus United States is like Canary Islands 🇮🇨 versus Europe the culture is different yes, le mando un saludo a la gente de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🥰🥰

[@KingOFuh]

Canary is no comparison. Weather is usually beautiful and residents keep quality of life high. Canaries are a more desirable place to live, just too expensive for the same reason.

[@JS-nu9hd]

It depends on the area, my Internet is as reliable as it is in the states Internet speed is slower than on the mainland US though.

[@enkaipritie4955]

@@KingOFuh the Canary Islands are not expensive I think, prices are lower than in Europe because we have low taxes, only the wages are very low and unemployment is high.

[@vaderladyl]

Many Puerto Ricans have a lot of ancestry from the Canary Islands.

[@mybinationallife9707]

On point! I lived in Puerto Rico 1988-1994 before broadband internet, direct deposit, automatic draft, etc. I loved my time there and visit every chance I get. Living there is very different than a visit.

[@knockoutartist101]

BRUH.. and not in a good way! I am moving back to the states faster than you can ask " did he move?"'......

[@John-ru4gz]

People should learn to speak English and learn American culture

[@placeholdername-o1v]

I lived in Puerto Rico in 2014-2999

[@Udntnome]

@@John-ru4gz no they don’t. Why don’t u speak Spanish?

[@lynneacevedo6641]

@@knockoutartist101 why?

[@joseguitarrista]

Gracias por compartir tan valiosa información, a pesar de que mi inglés no es tan fluido pude entender todo. Soy venezolano viviendo en Atlanta, GA desde hace casi 5 años y estoy evaluando la posibilidad de mudarme a Puerto Rico, ya que busco un lugar en el cual me pueda integrar con la gente, cosa que aquí, y a pesar de mis esfuerzos no ha sido posible, la dinámica social aquí en este estado es sumamente compleja ( por no decir hostil) y de verdad me sobrepasó, yo como caribeño que soy creo que, sin lugar a dudas, encajaría allá en Puerto Rico. Lo de las iguanas, las lluvias y el calor de verdad para mi no tiene importancia ya que mi ciudad Maracaibo, está todo el año en promedio de 40 grados centígrados, así que creo que éste es el lugar pa' mí pa' conectar con la gente, con los vecinos de la cuadra, en fin con la sociedad y el entorno. Me gusta la gente sencilla y conversadora así que creo que me llevaría muy bien con mis herman@s boricuas y creo que al tener el acento parecido al poco tiempo ya estaré hablando a lo boricua. Que ciudad me recomiendas para comenzar allá? O alguna que por su situación geográfica no sea tan golpeada por los huracanes. Gracias. Un saludo fraterno desde Atlanta, GA

[@brianhumble3998]

I love the sound of crickets and rain. Lizards and iguanas are better than federal income taxes. The internet stuff is a little inconvenient. Hurricanes haven’t stopped the mass migration into Florida so I can’t say I’m deterred in any way. Very interesting, thanks for making the video.

[@samthetileman9579]

We have the Jones Foraker law which exploits the people of Puerto Rico. It's worse than taxes.

[@maxvalentine6413]

Really? If wasn't for the hurricanes, I could swear you were talking about Brazil! Now you made me feel more comfortable to visit Puerto Rico someday.

[@AnaSantapau]

Then come on down and visit P.R!

[@michaelblanco8099]

“Someday” 🐔

[@proudatheist2042]

I have taken two amazing vacations to Puerto Rico. I want to take a third vacation to Puerto Rico someday. Check online to see when "Hurricane Season" is in PR.

[@REOGURU]

I lived in PR for a number of years and remember that time fondly. But there are a couple of things she didn't mention one of them being all the ants. If you left anything out it would be immediately swarmed by ants, a whole army of them. Another issue is how quickly things go stale if not properly wrapped. If you fail to put away crackers properly they lose their crispiness due to the humidity. I also recall swarms of flying roaches (aka. Palmetto bugs) occasionally making their presence known when you're outside. But all these are minor annoyances because the island and its people are amazing. You just have to give yourself some time to fully transition.

[@erinsherar9230]

Even with a de-humidifier?

[@nievelatino9691]

I'm Mexican but I grew up with my 🇵🇷 family and my 🇩🇴

[@arleneortiz7810]

Soy puertorriqueña y me encanta mi isla tiene todo lo que muchos desean. Lamentablemente el gobierno ha hecho que dañen la reputación de nuestra isla. Y personas que solo vienen hablar mal de nuestra isla. En todas partes hay gente buena y gente mala. Un puertorriqueño sobrevive en cualquier parte del mundo.

[@AnaSantapau]

I love it here too. Me encanta también .

[@medic-gg7jo]

I have lived in Florida, for about 18 years, on the Space coast, beachside. we basically have 8 out of 10, of those things. We have a large selection of stores, and Prime shipping. we also have fast internet. Anyone who has ever lived beachside in Florida, knows that everything is at a slower pace, than "across the bridge". Everyone here, is laid back, friendly and just very relaxed. we're either home, at the beach, shopping or working. I live south of Cocoa Beach, in a town called Indialantic.

[@yorkielover1027]

The coquis use to make me fall asleep and one of the things I miss. You forgot the most important thing and one of the reasons I moved out: crime. You never know when you will be a victim, which can include being in the middle of a shooting while you’re shopping at the mall, waiting to enter the movies, or maybe just in your way home from work. Before I moved, a young lawyer got shot in the head because she was between two cars that were shooting each other. That affects the quality of life you can have. Which is not much. Not too many cultural activities you’re left with shopping, walking in El Viejo San Juan, going to the beach, dining out, or visiting some place in the island, which you can also get mugged. I left PR and I can’t be happier. I miss my friends, some views, and the coqui sound. That’s it.

[@lynneacevedo6641]

it ain't that bad 🤣

[@seff-g1e]

I felt very safe in Puerto Rico. Looking am looking forward to living there full-time. I believe their is a real sense of community. The people of Puerto Rico have beautiful hearts. 🇵🇷❤️ so proud to be boriqua!

[@_The_Clean_Girl]

Haha the honking is so accurate!😂

[@boostmobile5326]

Stacy I told Ana to fire you because you are a bully.

[@ishahcanah7351]

Wow! I love the night sounds. I don’t consider them noises. This is an island and those sounds at night are so relaxing and help us fall asleep. It’s like we’re on vacation every day. That’s what living in Puerto Rico feels like. Every country has it’s pros and cons. Here, the pros outweigh the cons. The weather is perfect all year long except for a few months of rain (hurricane season). November-February we feel a cool breeze (not snowstorms). We have the only rain forest in the United States, Pterocarpus forests, mountains, valleys, beaches, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, which we can enjoy year round and Puerto Rican’s are very friendly and happy people. According to the 2016 World Happiest Report Puerto Rican’s have emerged the happiest people in the Caribbean. I think all those facts mentioned in the video, although true, (except we do have several Chick-Fill-A’s and an Apple Store in San Juan) can be compared to things in the States (like harsh weather, crime rate, racism, mass shootings, etc) that people overlook or get used to because there are other factors that pull them to that state or country. I lived in Chicago for 9 years during my childhood and when I got here I had a culture shock which lasted several years but now I’m fine and used to all those things mentioned here.

[@rosarosario4339]

You forgot the neighbors lol playing loud music not all of course

[@AnaSantapau]

Oh yeah. Playing the salsa or reggaeton. Ha ha

[@dominiquexo4772]

That’s the same in Dominican Republic lol I’m one of those people who like to blast my music daily 😂

[@mariaemilianegron]

Yeah

[@BR0K1_NYC]

Don’t forget the moms yelling at the kids that the food is ready.. oh saying ( who sent you ) when they start to cry when they get hurt 😂

[@Allinguts]

90% of them do.

[@3DDuDeRuLeZ]

The rain part would depend on which part of the island you’re planning to go. For Example, I live on the east side of the island on Ceiba and it rarely rains here, but on other places of the island like the north and the west, it rains all the time. However, when it’s hurricane and storm season, the east side is generally the most affected. Everything else is on point, especially the drivers part and the internet part… the internet sucks here compare to the internet in the US.

[@GIR_ZimsROBOTT]

I'm from Puerto Rico and PUERTO RICO IS BEAUTIFUL AND EVERYONE CAN COME >:( 🇵🇷❤️

[@mmmmmm8606]

I am a native born and raised in SJ, PR. I feel misrepresented by this video. All my life things have moved fast pace on the island, not slow. Now government agencies are incompetent and slow that is true but if you need a private agency or contractor you can find efficient ones. Also FYI Trader Joe’s and stores like Target are stores where whites tend to go in the states. In PR the cheapest store is going to be Walmart and/ or Amigo. Now that I live on the mainland I buy my groceries at Hispanic stores I have never touched a Trader Joe’s only walked in. Target has been useful for finding old movies but that’s about it. Nothing else. Good luck with your Channel hopefully you keep discovering more about Puerto Rico.

[@AnaSantapau]

I’m sorry you feel that way, I feel sorry I feel this way as well. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, some agree with me and some don’t , that’s the way life is. I respect you were respectful about it, so thank you. I can only speak for my own experience and the experiences of the people I personally know.

[@Claraimal]

Well, I think it depends on where in PR you are. :) I hate the "Metro" life. San Juan, Bayamón, Caguas, Carolina... They are way too fast paced for me. Then I went to New York and it was 4 times worse. A whole nightmare. Certainly prefer my Ponce Island Time 😅

[@mmmmmm8606]

@@Claraimal That is PR everything else is the wilderness lol

[@Claraimal]

@@mmmmmm8606 I dont know if I should be offended or not 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mmmmmm8606]

@@Claraimal It wasn’t intended, though not even NY or Chicago are as versatile as our metro area. I used to live 2 blocks from the beach and 7 minutes from El Morro. I used to have 5 different supermarkets 3 minutes away from my house. In the US whether it’s major cities or the country side I have never had such accessibility.

[@user-me7pn6kl2z]

With the angry drivers the best thing is to just let them pass, no eye contact and just play some nice music. If I get honked I won’t lie I’ll get angry for a moment but then I realize life is too short to waste it in road rage and move on.

[@dominiquexo4772]

I personally think Dominican Republic are the worst drivers lol I gotten into a argument with a guy in maya. They don’t bother me because I will defend myself

[@science-wu9pb]

Living in Japan, you are bound to suffer damage from lizards, rats, and mosquitoes. Especially in the summer season when the temperature rises and rainfall increases, there are many mosquitoes and horseflies, so I often use Kincho-sign (literally: golden rooster) anti-mosquito coils. It has a unique cedar/cypress aroma and smoke, but I believe there are business opportunities in Puerto Rico as well.

[@Ralph_Malph]

Some of the best years of my life were lived in Puerto Rico.

[@JuanGonzalez-tn3yp]

Hay : Puerto Rico is beautiful island God bless my country. Amen...

[@peanutmansemporiumofrandom7472]

Being from Florida originally and having spent many summers in Luquillo and Caguas as both a child and adult, Puerto Rico living is second nature for me. Three things I would recommend to the curious wanting to visit Puerto Rico and think they’re smart; 1. Do not start honking and getting loud with people because they honked. Be humble and let it go. Being a tough guy in a place you don’t know will bring severe consequences if you encounter the wrong person. 2. Be wary driving at night. Not that everyone or everything is dangerous but a wrong turn can easily and quickly take you somewhere you don’t belong and at night, you don’t want that problem, believe me. 3. Be careful where you travel. These neighborhoods are not tourist attractions. If you think you’re going into a neighborhood deep in the hood like you’re bad, you better be prepared for the attention you will bring upon yourself and it won’t end well. As mentioned previously, be humble and also, respect. Puerto Rico is a beautiful place and locals are easily approachable if you get lost and need directions(during the day) but be mindful and if you’re coming with a bad attitude, believe me, you will have a bad day quick. There are many wonderful places one can visit and have a great time enjoying beautiful sites, delicious food and other delights the island offers. I have considered many times relocating permanently but only time will tell. Safe travels ✌️

[@mariadelpilarlopez4604]

Does noises in the night is my lullaby for me....I miss them

[@LivingTheDream21]

5:00 you can cross that off your list as it's there now. They just had a grand opening of Chick-Fil-A in Bayamon March 3. You should do another video called COME or MOVE to Puerto Rico, 10 things you love and are proud of Puerto Rico. You forgot about the pot holes 😄 The weather is much better than the US during winter time, nice 80 degrees. People are super friendly and nice.

[@britneyhouston-escajeda7246]

I was going to comment this, my family lives near the Walmart in Bayamon and were telling me about the new ChickFila.

[@LivingTheDream21]

@@britneyhouston-escajeda7246 I know it's just ChicFila and we have them all over here in the US, but I am excited to go visit it next month 😁

[@user-me7pn6kl2z]

80 degrees during winter? You mean 70 ish degrees and in the mountains you can get 50-60 ish degrees. Winter in pr i literally can sleep with no ac.

[@rickjusino6968]

Potholes? Ever been to NYC, Chicago, Detroit, any city USA? Potholes are more common than craters on the moon! I've lived most of my life in the states, most of my family is here, including my kids and grand kids and if it wasn't for them, I would've been back living in mi Isla. A lot of puertoricans in the island are completely delusional about what REAL life in the states is like, they seem to watch too many fantasy movies or read too many propaganda brochures. Then there's the puertoricans in the states that looooove to embellish their lives to their friends and family members back in La Isla, to make themselves look better, I personally know a few! My ex sister in law is one of them. She sold one of her sisters back in Camuy that fantasy life crap. That poor woman(the only one in that family that I actually like) was about to leave everything behind in the Isla, her house, her job, everything, to move to the states. Luckily I visited her along with my ex wife and when we herd the bs story, I made a deal with her, that she would first come to stay with us for a month and if she liked what she saw, we will help her move here. She agreed, we showed her the downtown Chicago that her other sister had showed her in the pics, then we showed her, the real Chicago, showed her where her lying sister lived and worked, showed her my bills, that's all it took for her to change her mind and stay in PR, in her own beautiful house in Camuy(my second favorite town in PR), righ next to Las Cuevas, keep her job and two awesome loving kids in that beautiful, peaceful environment that is Camuy! It's being over 10 yrs and she has never again come to the states. If I want to see them, I have to go to PR, cause she wants nothing to do with the states. All I did was show her the reality of life in the states, nothing else!

[@milagrosortiz7276]

They will open a Chick-Fil-A, pretty soon. 😁😉 I read it some where.

[@Disabled_Vet_72]

I am thinking of moving to Puerto Rico and you are the first video I have watched about Puerto Rico and I gotta say I LIKE YOU. I lived in South Florida for a long time so I am used to Lizards and Mosquito's! Used to Iguanas as well! I want Island Time, tired of the hustle and bustle of life in the States. No way drivers are worse than Athens, Greece!

[@lalocky4666]

I love Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 because is island beautifull qnd welcome

[@monsterhml1574]

Hola Ana! No estuve nunca en Puerto Rico, pero tengo amigos que fueron y hablan maravillas de ahi. Vivo a 40 minutos de Miami, en Weston cerca de los everglades, en un barrio gated muy lindo y fancy en una casa que da al lago con piscina. Quiero decirte algo de tu review: descartando el AppleStore y el AM Prime, todo lo que mencionas es lo mismo o PEOR aquí en Miami. Para empezar, No tienes una idea lo mal que manejan en todo el area de Miameeee, bocinazos, no paran en los stops, o lights, accidentes todo el tiempo etc, etc . La mayoría de "workers" son unos chantas y mentirosos, de todas las nacionalidades latinas, argentinos, chilenos, cubanos, puerto rico, etc etc, nuevamente, "increíblemente chantas", muy pocos son honestos. Moskitos y Lizards…? hahaha, este lugar se lleva el premio. Ahi en Puerto Rico no sé si hay aligators de 6 pies y o snakes, que aquí en Miami pasan por adelante de mi casa como pancho por su casa, encima con un HOA extremadamente caro que podrían fumigar y retirar los lagartos. Lluvias..y humedad? hahaha again, este lugar es igualmente inestable o más que ahi seguramente, sacas el bote al Houlover y en una hora te caen 10 rayos que pueden matarte o te pisan los 300 descerebraos que alquilan jet skis o botes sin saber manejarlos. Huracanes, haha, igual que ahi. Mi mujer fue modelo y ahora una señora muy bella, ni siquiera puedes imaginar la cantidad de ropa de invierno que tiene en un storage y no la puede usar. Y para terminar mi review del sur de la florida, aquí ya casi no se habla ingle, por lo contrario, se habla un español desastroso, casi incomprensible, esto se da por la gran cantidad de países latinos que aportan sus tonadas y formas de hablar, así que "Welcome to Miami and be happy !!!"

[@Frangeliko38]

Gracias.

[@minervadelgado2875]

The Coqui sound is the music to which Puertorriquens go to sleep. I live in Florida and the sound of the Coqui at night is what I miss the most after my family.

[@Joyride37]

Puerto Rico vive en mis huesos. pasé los veranos de mi primera infancia con mis abuelos antes de se fallecieron. Siempre he tratado de visitar mi familia en la isla cuando puedo, a pesar de vivir en el medio oeste. Me enseñé a mi mismo español porque me olvidé mucho después de que fallecieron mis abuelos. Mi sueño es tener una casa en Puerto Rico

[@katiechihuahua4175]

So claro, cuando Los mosquitos vengan a comerte vivo, no te atrevaz venirte para 'ca llorando como la Llorona que Los mosquitos te estan comiendo vivo😒😒

[@katiechihuahua4175]

Porque lo van hacer! Te van a comer VIVO! Pero si tu quieres, vete. Porque a MI no me importa. Es tu sueño?! Pues vete y comete ese sueño. No es mi problema en casos de la ley. Pero no vengas llorando que no te avise, porque SI. LO. HICE!😒😒😒

[@katiechihuahua4175]

Ay, y se me olvido decir el CALOR! te vas a morir de calor por ahi. Pero como dije, NO ES MI PROBLEMA!

[@sixtysix7055]

@@katiechihuahua4175amigo chillea porque el problema eres tú aquí 🙄

[@lucianieves9284]

Puerto Rico es bello , despues qué tengas tu Casita, y carro esta bien , llevo 25 años en estados unidos, y quiero volver a mi isla.

[@juliamartinez908]

About the lights I live in Long Island NY and I have dealt with impatient drives, so this issue occurs in the states as well.

[@AnaSantapau]

Yes they are impatient drivers everywhere but the aggression here is worse than NY in my opinion. And I drove for years in NYC.

[@AlyssiaCedeno]

Definitely does and a lot of angry drivers in the states. Not to mention road rage and the violence that has been occurring these last few years do to road rage.

[@anafranco5733]

@@AnaSantapau I lived for 47 years between NYC, Miami and Washington DC and believe me there’s more road rage in the states. In Rome is worst, Peru is horrendous, Dominican Republic also and the list goes on. Driver’s are mostly impatient everywhere.

[@AnaSantapau]

It’s all relative.

[@aten488]

Living in PR there is a feeling you cant find no where else. Once you get used to the food, the people, the slowness of day to day, the culture, the weather, it becomes a place you cant put into words. Its place that just changes the way you think about life.

[@SynRequiem]

My father (born in Jayuya but currently living near Dorado) had to tell off a contractor recently because he just straight up wasn’t showing up for a job. He tried to use the “island time” excuse but he was just unprofessional. There is only so much you can put up with!

[@AnaSantapau]

I have had many contractors not show up and lie about being on their way. Tons of contractor stories.

[@kbanghart]

@@AnaSantapau wow is that a big problem in PR?

[@ramonpfister2424]

The small lizards are great to have, they eat mosquitos. I ran over an iguana last week while in PR and was told I have been baptized Boricua and I am now a true islander. Drivers in PR? Ha! it's the same in NYC. With several other items you mentioned, I'll survive as the hot sunny weather beats out everything else especially winter. My wife and I are transferring to Puerto Rico in the next year to our home in Vega Baja,

[@Claraimal]

I actually love them! The lizards are cute af and they are friendly if you dont try to kill them lol. I love to have them around my house

[@maq3009]

I'm from PR but I lived in the US for many years and now I've been back in Puerto Rico for a 5 years now and one thing that I noticed coming back is that a lot of people in PR that grew up in PR have a kind of mentality where they don't see themselves as Americans even though they are US citizens from birth. And if you are Puerto Rican and grew up mostly in the States, if you say you don't like Salsa or Merengue or Reggueton they will think you're a freak of nature lol. 😢. I grew up listening to 90's alternative rock bands like Korn, Tool, A Puddle of Mud, Incubus, etc. Most people here that say they like rock music, it's always bands from the 80's like Metallica or some old crap. And people make tooooo much noise, everybody talks loud AF here. Where I live it's always loud AF and people drive aggresively, and someone is ALWAYS doing construction, or drilling, or hammering, or just using some loud power tool, or some A-Hole playing 1 of 4 things (salsa, merengue, bachata, or reggueton) loud AF. And there's always loud motorcycles everywhere. That's my biggest complaints. AND the heat, F the heat, seriously the heat is unbearable.

[@mariepla1370]

I've been in the USA since I was 15 years old. I'm 57. I've only visited Puerto Rico 2x since then. All the things you've mentioned, I adore, except the mosquitos but that's easily fixed with repellant. I yearn to be able to someday buy a finquita. Like the one I grew up in. I'm married to an American caucasian and I'm a dental hygienist. Own house. And if I can leave all these things

[@monikawinkler3547]

Just come to Puerto Rico - you will not regret it . Everywhere in the world are positive and negative things . It depends on you how you want to see it .

[@JesusPerez-wl3ii]

Sad part is the iguanas were never there when I lived there. Now, they are everywhere. They are an invasive species and the government permits hunting them. I haven't been able to visit in 19 years, so I have not had to deal with seeing them. It is so unfortunate to see they are everywhere, but the indigenous Three horned iguana found on the Puerto Rican off shore Isla Mona remains an endangered species.

[@EllieM_Travels]

This is a great list! I lived in Florida, and it became too hot for me. The drivers, no, nocturnal sounds, no, lizards are fine, mosquitos and hurricanes, no. Also, I have to have my winter clothes! I will be happy to visit Puerto Rico!

[@PoshLife123]

I used to come visit my friends in Puerto Rico quite often but my "last" visit was 2013. That was the WORST I had ever seen the mosquitoes in all the times I came down there. On that trip we went to Vieques and the bugs there were a nightmare. I couldn't take it anymore. And the older I got the more they annoyed me. I told my friends they would have to come visit ME from now on. I miss PR, I miss my friends, I miss Luquillo, San Juan, Pinones, road trips to Utuado, Ponce, El Yunque, picking mangoes and devouring them in the 90° heat, dining out and having strangers tell you "Buen provecho" as they leave (an endearing aspect of local culture), lounging on the beaches, the lechoneras, my friend's ocean view condo in Santurce, the FOOD, the music, the bbq's...I miss it ALL. But I just can NOT deal with those bugs anymore.

[@mariareyes7913]

There bug's in the states too. During the summer there bug's everywhere more or less depending where you live. Bug's are not a thing of Puerto Rico there bug's everywhere my friend. Depend on the vegetation and thanks God we got a lot of it. So come back if that is your only problem to visit PR. ( advice use one of those mosquitoes repellant) they really work hope you come back soon.

[@margaritareyes9959]

Si extrañas a tus amigos y a los lugares que mencionas pues ponte un repelente para los mosquitos.😅

[@trarroyo]

Love my island but the one thing that always got me enraged is the stray dog problem. So many…

[@ezstreet6547]

Yes

[@thomasbrunn3988]

so adopt one

[@zuleykarodriguez4211]

@@thomasbrunn3988 adopting one won’t stop the problem.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes the country has a long way to go to control the population of stray dogs and cats and give them humane care and a quality of life. It makes me sad to see the animals roaming the streets. I donate and try to help but there is so much I can do, especially living abroad.

[@TalksalotOffical]

I was in raised in NYC came down to PR for the first time yesterday. Such a beautiful island, amazing people, food, CLUBS, weather… it’s so peaceful

[@WinnieDaou]

I'm from Yauco, but now live in the states. I hate the tiny lizards, but all the other stuff you mentioned is what makes island living different from living in the mainland, in a good way.

[@eliudsepulveda8568]

Don’t get it. If you like living in the island, why are you in the states????

[@WinnieDaou]

@@eliudsepulveda8568 my husband is in the military and no, I don't like island living. I said both are different but that doesn't mean I prefer the island.

[@zabrinatheteacher]

I'm Puerto Rican. Amo la isla de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🐸❤ La Isla bonita 😊🏝

[@caos024]

I'm Puerto Rican so I may be biased but Puerto Rico is AMAZING. I was born in PR but raised in the US so I didn't get to experience PR until I was a teen. I was sad to leave the US bc it's was where I was raised so it was like my home. But when I got to PR and got to experience it, all my sadness disappeared. I embraced my new life with so much excitement. It's just a whole different feeling when you live in PR. You just feel more free and being in a tropical ecosystem just feels amazing. They have the better food in general than the US itself, even their own American companies. Heck, even the chinese food over here is better. Not to mention they have more variety due to the culture amd tradition over here. I know when people say school, kids by default whine about going BUT school over in PR is so GOATED FR FR. At least back in my days. IDK how it is now bc I hear that it's getting influenced by the US schools. But when I used to go, the schools weren't inside a locked building. It's an open area, whether multiple buildings, or even just one big open building where you could come and go as you please. It feels so free for being a school. And if your teacher is absent, mostly all the time, you had no substitute so you could do whatever while you wait for your next class. There's only one downside... you're tempted to cut class just to hang out with your friends. And I mean hang OUT, as in, outside the school area. I remember walking around the town with friends just having a good time all the time. 😂

[@carlosvillegas3510]

GIrl you just described Miami and every city in the South. I would highly recommend you move back to the mainland. My grandmother would have a party with you as she would tell you have awesome here life was without any of your requirements. I'm glad Puerto Rico has everything you complained about. By the way the nut who goes to Puerto Rico and wants to use winter wear, you have bigger head issues.

[@AnaSantapau]

To get my perspective on this you can read my pinned comment in the comment section.

[@yolandamontalvo2260]

OH YEAH ALOT OF ISSUES ABOUT THE ISLAND, SHES A BABOSA"

[@ivanrodriguez268]

I live in Houston TX and yes. lots of mosquitoes, lizards, rain, bad drivers, noisy frogs at night lol hot! humid!

[@tommyirizarry]

Cada pais o estado de EU tiene sus roedores o isectos. Nueva York tiene ratones por toda la ciudad , Florida tiene lagartos y mosquitos y hace nas calor que en PR.En NY en invierno el frio es mortal y son 3 meses. Yo nací en NY. Pero en Puerto Rico la gente y su calidez son incomparables. A cada cual le gusta de lo que esta acostumbrado. 🇵🇷

[@Nelly-nq4ls]

🤩😆😆😆😆donde quiera hay

[@HFH-Official]

Moved back to PR 4 years ago.... everything is easy to deal with except for 1 thing (Jobs). Unless you are working remotely, do Forex, have a source of income that doesn't depend on an actual 9 to 5 job in the island, or have a degree, you won't find jobs in PR that will pay you well. Thankfully I retired at an early age so I don't have to work, but for those that need a job, most jobs pay average a minimum. Other than that, if you buy a house you don't pay high taxes and rent is cheap.

[@db16548]

I live in Puerto Rico and the only thing I miss about living in California is not having a Trader Joe's here on the island. The other thing I miss is the driving etiquette/rules. There are none here. Would be so much easier and nicer if people here would follow the rules like in the states.

[@gestionculturalpr4548]

You can also go back to the States. We won't miss ya

[@awalktowardsglory]

I live in SoCal now and will be visiting the island soon.

[@Silas_cv1]

@@awalktowardsglory i agree with her the driving there can be a pain!

[@jackhaus5238]

Move back

[@db16548]

@@jackhaus5238 The Trader Joe's and lack of driving etiquette aren't strong enough points to move back. Just a couple of things I miss.

[@realdeal139]

Island time Can be annoying. With that said, I find it ironic how drivers can be impatient on the island.

[@AnaSantapau]

Good one !

[@celiari9702]

I know right 😂

[@TheTruth-dm8wd]

Yes, cause the walfare office closes early.

[@user-me7pn6kl2z]

It’s because people are always late to appointments and leave home late and they rush everywhere.

[@princesswilder448]

Nocturnal sounds are comforting to me. We have a pond with bullfrogs and as a kid we slept with the window up and the sounds were amazing. I still love those sounds. ❤️

[@angellebron8489]

Ahora me gustaria que según mencionan lo negativo, pq no hablan de las marivillas de esta Isla, playas, los rios, las cascadas naturales, los sitios únicos que tiene PR, y sobre todo la gente buena que aún quedamos aqui. Que pena que esta jíbara solo hable de cosas negativas a su entender. Shame on her!

[@AnaSantapau]

Y porque no miras el canal completo antes de juzgarme? Si tengo muchos videos destacando a PR y hasta recogiendo basura en las playas y parques, en vez de juzgar y llamarme nombres. Y también tengo un video porque mudarse para PR. Por eso es que vivimos en un mundo así, porque lo único que hacen es jugar y hablar mal de la gente pero hablar de la realidad es un pecado. Y yo no dije nada malo, porque este video no es tan serio.

[@yasminnajul4968]

Aquí el internet es muy bueno, dependiendo la compañía.....prefiero los lagartijos e iguanas q los cocodrilos de Fl....mosquitos hay en todas partes. No siempre llueve, depende la época. Hay calor y humedad, pero tienes brisa q refresca la isla más q en otros lugares. Hay q mejorar algunas cositas como en otros lugares, pero amo mi isla querida llena de gente amable, buen clima, buena comida, hermosas playas y montañas, sabrosura de la salsa......🇵🇷🇵🇷💪

[@Dafna-ke2wr]

Can I just let everyone know really quickly birds and animals are awesome for healing so it's good to listen to them

[@elaineen1]

Great video. Everything is on the money. I live in the Santa Clarita Valley area of Los Angeles and I am surrounded by lizards. Reminds me of Puerto Rico. I wish it would rain here more often. My Dad was from Fajardo and my Mom from Caguas. Puerto Rico is a beautiful island with great Spanish colonial history. My visits to the Island were always a wonderful experience.

[@wealthintruth6227]

Corridor to hustle and bustle.

[@yomango35]

I am on my way to Puerto Rico..... By 1 PM I should be there.

[@StilliRose]

I went in February. Never saw a lizard or a scorpion. I heard those gorgeous frogs all night and never saw one. The food was phenomenal and affordable. EVERYBODY was friendly and beautiful. My Uber driver said PR is perfect to visit, but hard to make a living there. No mosquitos in Feb I guess🤷

[@mariaramos2141]

Somos orgullosos de tener al coqui.

[@ralphmarquez9548]

Puerto rico es la isla de Encanto. Voy alli a menudo lo que dices es verdad .El estilo de Vida no es para todos .

[@keilaestrada6235]

Exacto y al que no le guste, se monte en un avión y ya!!!

[@RMK14]

rain in un techo de sin is the most relaxing noise the heavier the rain the better

[@operator1881]

Buen video. Naci y me crie en PR, estoy acostumbrado a todo lo que mencionas y mucho mas. hay que acostumbrarse a vivir con el weather y con la naturaleza. todo esto es lo que hace a PR unico y diferente en el caribe y el mundo. actualmente resido en Estados Unidos pero mi corazon y mi mente todavia viven en la isla. Saludos y bendiciones.

[@AnaSantapau]

Saludos, gracias por comentar.

[@eliudsepulveda8568]

Si tango te gusta la Islam, que haves q no te mudas a PR??

[@operator1881]

Como muchos buenos puertorriqueño, tengo mis razones y motivos para vivir fuera de la isla, y no por nada negativo con PR. A juzgar por tu pregunta, pareces que tú nunca residistes o nacistes en Puerto Rico???

[@vancevance6864]

@@eliudsepulveda8568 😆😆exactamente lo q siempre digo. Que facil es amar a pr desde estados unidos🤣 cuando no tiene que joderse a diario con tantas mierdas de acá q no sirven

[@keilaestrada6235]

Exacto, si no le gusta que se regrese. Los que nacimos aquí y nos criamos es la isla, no es problema. Sino le gusta se vaya por donde vino.

[@zoolyhandmade4637]

Hi again from New Rochelle :) I wouldn’t mind any of it! I love it there in PR and are doing anything and everything to make it happen ASAP, thank you for your videos! The life here in NY is crazy and want to move my family to my island where I feel nostalgic and alive and free. Yes things happen there but not like here in the States. God bless you! You are beautiful!

[@AnaSantapau]

So sweet thank you. Best of luck if you decide to move.

[@casaducos]

Move sooner rather than later just do it - and when you get here the first year you may go think you made a mistake- if you can move to the country not metro area or at least have some distance between you and your neighbors that would be my only advice-

[@realdeal139]

we are neighbors, I live in Rye and my family is also from PR. I agree NY is getting crazier by the day and I too plan to one day live on the island. All the best.

[@rayray5943]

New Ro in da house. 😄

[@realdeal139]

@@rayray5943 914

[@Eclypseplaysroblox]

As being puertorican I really have noticed that time here is a lot slower because in December I went to New York for vaca and time was so much faster 😅❤❤❤❤

[@mariomorenoflores2450]

I just went to PR last month, it was my first time in the island, it was a beautiful experience, I will definitely go back again. I loved the Coqui sound, the different birds sounds, and the people are awesome Saludos desde Denver CO

[@AnaSantapau]

Hola, very good! Bienvenidos !

[@chrismedia234]

you woulndt say that if you live here in Puerto Rico

[@JACPR1]

thanks

[@yorkielover1027]

Yes, when you vacation, any place is good. Try living there.

[@Selenadreamon]

The bugs in PR… also MUCH bigger Hurricanes… annnd earthquakes Waking up to roosters loool Also potential language barriers although PR is a territory. Besides that you got it pretty spot on! Personally, I love the rain and nocturnal noises!! Island life isn’t for everyone, but I would soooo love to go back!

[@sofiamaria700]

Puerto Rico is a colony of the US Empire. The oldest one.

[@Selenadreamon]

@@sofiamaria700 I know😁

[@arnoldacerimmer6790]

Hitting the horn within the split second the light turns green is where the term “ a New York minute “ comes from. Also , Puerto Rican food is the best.

[@木星大人Jupemoox]

Just had the thought of moving to PR, and any place you have to decide what's woth enduring because there will certainly be downsides and these downsides sound lit.. I like moving slow, love iguanas and lizards, and go to sleep with nature sounds in my speaker every night... halfway there lmao Thanks for this!

[@AnaSantapau]

Yea for sure . Everyone is different and like different things. And when moving we have to think of your deal breakers and things you can deal with.

[@ricardopr54]

@@AnaSantapau There's nothing like our beautiful island! Check it out! Watch "Puerto Rico Christmas 2021-22 in 4K" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZSUdoSIfZxsiqc Greetings from Douglas, Arizona 👍🏾🌵🦠😷🇵🇷