Manati Natural Pools | Travel Puerto Rico

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Beach activities are currently restricted in Puerto Rico (again), but I was able to explore the Natural Pools of Manati, and surrounding beaches in the brief window it was allowed. Looking forward to going back to these beautiful natural pools soon. Full details on Finding the Natural Pools (with map links) at jentheredonethat.com/manati-natural-pools/

[@vikasnikumbh1159]

Hello respected Jen, how are you? Your dad.? By the way, Beautiful video.. You really enjoy to be there. My best wishes to you and your family members. Have a very relaxing and wonderful weekend ahead. Enjoy yourself. Bye and take care. 👋👍👍🙏🙏💐💐

[@reinvent687]

Next time visit 1 Playa Sucia, Cabo Rojo And 2Pozuelo, Guayama " great food" 3 Rio Toro Negro, Ciales Find this places in u GPS

[@haydeemaldonado1733]

The best Jen, it has to be. It's my hometown, 😯😂. I miss my Manatí. Hopefully I'll be able to travel there after more than 20 years, 🥺. Thank you for givk g me a sneak peek, 👍💕

[@audreaarroyo1157]

@@reinvent687 Playa Sucia is my favorite.. This reminds me that (the shape)!

[@russellgilbert2297]

@@haydeemaldonado1733 The best thing that Puerto Ricans can do for Puerto Rico is moving back to Puerto Rico. My Partner is from Ponce. We Live in Miami. We purchased a vacation/retirement home in Barceloneta, the next town west of Manati. Please consider moving back to PR.

[@arnaldogarcia1954]

Beautiful!!.can wait to move back home🏊‍♂️, THANK YOU FOR TELLING PEOPLE TO PICK UP THE TRASH AFTER THEM👍👍

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Sometimes we all need a reminder.

[@reinvent687]

Omg ...my home town... Some day I'll be back to my Island, special the town where I born Manati

[@JenThereDoneThat]

What a treat to grow up in Manati!

[@GabrielGomez.]

Grew up in Manatí too. Got to enjoy Esperanza and Mar Chiquita for many years and still do when I go. Saludos ✌🏻

[@thethrill2877]

Sam here I lived

[@LoudnessInc7]

Poza de Las Mujeres, Poza del Obispo, Balneario de Puerto Nuevo and Mar Chiquita are my favorite places to visit every time I go visit my dad! ❤️

[@JenThereDoneThat]

They are just so pretty!

[@mickeymiranda9298]

BEUTIFUL report of my. ISLITA Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🇵🇷‼️‼️😇🙏⭐️❤️♥️💙⭕️💚🧡❌⭕️❌⭕️🌟🌟. I’m watching from California, certainly I’m remembering the days of my childhood!!! GOd bless you. Thanks. Dios. Bendiga. Mi ISLITA 🇵🇷‼️‼️

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Looks fun! I haven't been to these pools but I went to Los Tubos and Mar Chiquita in Manati and they were beautiful! The rocky area reminds me a little of Isabela and Arecibo.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, very similar to some of the areas around Arecibo.

[@omi878279]

At first I noticed two beautiful things about the the beach. The sand and the water. Then I realized it wasn't that. It was you! and the waves as the crash on the rocks. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks Jen.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Awe, thank you!

[@madelinerodriguez2923]

Nice video. Gracias por compartir. Saludos desde NY.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!

[@haydeemaldonado1733]

My hometown, and my beautiful beaches. Haven't been there in about 20 years, but hopefully next summer I'll be able to go. Thank you for visiting my Manatí and for showing me how things are now, 👍💕

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I hope you get to return soon and see for yourself how beautiful it is!

[@haydeemaldonado1733]

Me too Jen, me too, 😥

[@joserodriguez2872]

Hey Jen,thank you again for another beautiful video of an amazing place in PR.God bless you.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you! You too!

[@ggarcia3571]

That is a beautiful spot. Never been to Manati but I must now from seeing how beautiful it looks. Super clear water. "Liked" pick up you trash. Most people in Puerto Rico do not know how to do that. Sad but very true. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Everyone was pretty respectful and cleaning up after themselves, it really is a lovely area.

[@ruthiezimmerman]

Omg every single time I watch your videos it brings back so many memories. I grew up in manati, its awesome to see the island through your videos. Thank you

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed it. Has this area changed much since you were a kid growing up here?

[@ruthiezimmerman]

@@JenThereDoneThat I haven't been to P.R in 20 years. I probably wouldn't even recognize it anymore. My father was born in Manati and my Mother was born in Caguas.

[@heribertosantiago9194]

Oh...My...God...Puerto Rico it's so....Beautiful!!!...

[@JenThereDoneThat]

It really is!

[@yolandamontalvo3557]

Beautiful beaches!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Totally agree!

[@saravelazquez8498]

MI. PUERTO RICO...LA ISLA MAS BELLA..VISITENLA LAS PLAYAS MAS LINDAS... ENJOY

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!!

[@edgardocruz9102]

Hello, thank you for presenting my island. Thank you for your documenting. I would like people from my island to take your example and also do so. Although I live 10 years in the United States, I feel happy that you have been able to enjoy Puerto Rico. unfortunately the world is going through a situation we hope in God that this happens quickly to be able to enjoy the turimos and the wonderful things that the world gives us. Again I thank you for going to my island PR

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you for the kind words. Stay safe and healthy.

[@charlita25]

Que bonita thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing 🏖 #isladeencanto 🇵🇷

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!

[@juliocenteno8375]

wow, I loved the video 💪♥️, thank you very much for loving Puerto Rico, I'm from Arecibo. 🇺🇸🇵🇷 ♥️👌

[@jackmead6166]

My Favorite. From San Juan an easy drive.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

And worth the drive from Humacao, too!

[@dyno1316]

No words to describe that I feel happy when I see your videos about, my native Island. Have fun as you can get.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Glad you like them!

[@BestRealtor100]

Thank you for your travels in the island as we are restricted your video made a nice difference take care.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg]

Stunning gorgeous beaches 🌴🌴🌴

[@melbuilt]

Oh, as always your videos are spectacular and so meaningful to me. I an from Arecibo and have visited all those places you show. It's nice to see you enjoying the Island and making it your home. I would love to see someone from the government recognizing you for all the free promoting you do after all every little bit counts and your doing a great part of it. Please take care of your self and yours. I look forward to more of your awesome videos.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind words.

[@MariaFlores-un3id]

Beautiful. I was there last year. Is beautiful. From California.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I am so glad you were able to visit last year!

[@Donnaerobicover40Fitness]

Thanks for showing us the natural pools. Awesome.. :)

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Glad you like them!

[@joevuzekaz2030]

Jen,Lovely as always ,Enjoy life,God bless

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you! You too!

[@lucylugaro1078]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing those amazing views 👏

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@axelreyesrobles2998]

Thank you for sharing your video. So beautiful.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I am so glad you like it!

[@maggiegarcia6860]

Wow, beautiful! Thank you 😊

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Glad you like it!

[@joyace9674]

The beaches are so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I should know I am from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🌴🌴🌴💃 and I miss it so much and the foods OMG let me stop talking 🙊 there the best 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@statenmh123]

I Miss Puerto Rico NYC🙈🙉🙊👍

[@hooked_fish]

Beautiful place I love my island 🏝️

[@mariacaballero3765]

Beautiful ❤️

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!

[@mariacaballero3765]

@@JenThereDoneThat por nada. Saludos.

[@josesantanagandia]

Beautiful!!! ♥️

[@jehernandez1211]

Amazing

[@raulplus100]

Amazing. What a beautiful place..

[@russellgilbert2297]

JenThereDoneThat: Nice to see that you are visiting our side of the Island. The coastline of Puerto Rico is so diverse, white sandy beaches, black sand beaches, swimming coves, and sheer drop cliffs to the ocean waves.I agree, swim shoes are a must in Puerto Rico.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, everywhere I go on the island it is so diverse and beautiful!

[@newkirk7591]

Damn, ive been to PR many times, but i never heard of this place, breathtaking!!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

After 4+ years living here, I still find new and wonderful places on this amazing island!

[@JosueMartinez-ww1vj]

Manati means Manatee in english, lets not forget them, lets keep the beaches and rivers clean, before leaving the beach, lets all clean our stuff and the trash that other people leave, lets be conscious about nature.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, there are no trash cans so everything needs to be responsible and take their trash out with them when they leave.

[@denicecarlagordon2105]

Wow nice video and what a gorgeous beaches in Puerto Rico

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Glad you like it!

[@denicecarlagordon2105]

@@JenThereDoneThat/ You live in a beautiful place. Enjoy it and Thank You for this amazing video...loved! P.s. is another guy from texas living in Puerto Rico in las Marias is a very beautiful place too and he have his farm too. His name is Hayden and have his KZbin channel as well and Everybody love because he is a nice guy a wonderful person. He is Vegano he don't eat any kind of red meat. He produce his own food in his farm but love to go to the store forn other kind of fruits and vegetables and natural rise. He practice Yoga exercises and he visit his friends at home sometimes. He have 2 dogs and cat. Hayden is expanding his little house now.

[@anthonyserrano9029]

SO BEAUTIFUL!! THERE.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Agree!

[@migueloquendo3824]

Beautiful 🇵🇷

[@diomedeslopez2708]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@babeez12]

Thanks jen! very nice.and quiet and clean ....

[@huevitopipihead]

Happy to know you had a great time in my PR

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes! I love this island so much I moved here 4 years ago.

[@JosephineGonzalezlovetodance]

Beautiful place I have to start exploring places in Puerto Rico. Hopefully the beaches will open soon. Would recommend going during the week instead of the weekend?

[@JenThereDoneThat]

This was a Wednesday! I bet the weekend would be crazy.

[@andycruzado5026]

Love it 😍

[@carmenacevedo8175]

Thank you Jen!💕🏖️

[@gio_graphy]

I really hope that when youre out in public you're social distancing and using a mask. So many tourists are coming here and acting so entitled. All Puerto Ricans know that the healthcare system cannot handle an outbreak like in the States.

[@yuli4191]

I agree. I'm here right now since this is where i was born and tourist are irresponsable toward social distancing and masks

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, I social distance and wear my mask. I live here and KNOW that our healthcare system is fragile in normal circumstances.

[@mickeymiranda9298]

Yeah. You are so right!! God bless mi. ISLITA. 🇵🇷‼️🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷. And bless you too. Thanks for that important comment 🇵🇷‼️⭐️😇♥️🙏

[@controlaltdelete3410]

She is not a tourist though.

[@wandaperez4235]

Beautiful!!!! I’m missing my beautiful island so much! If you still there Seven seas is another great option in Fajardo and another one called Hidden beach in a trail you find in Seven seas . Be safe!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I love Seven Seas! It is about a 45 minute drive from my house, no too close, but not too far either.

[@celiari9702]

Nice!! Thanks for sharing! Will need to check these out next visit...

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Please do!

[@L.Frank2000]

Thanks for sharing, greetings from Brazil.

[@rafaelgomez1989]

You always have awesome detailed content....great CHANNEL ..gracias !!!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoy it!

[@holajjja5911]

Puerto Rico is beutifull

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Agree!

[@edwinmorales7714]

Thank you jen that my town where I grew up.my beach 🦋

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Your hometown beach is beautiful!

[@herbertrodriguez2039]

Gorgeous all over!😉❤

[@lisatravieso2242]

My mother is from Manati and is where I spent every summer while growing up.

[@joselassalle5906]

New subscriber! Beautiful video clip. I'm from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (living in Miami), but I have never been in Mar Chiquita.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@mikemerone3823]

Hi Jen #mikemerone here. Just some facts as well watch out for all your belongings. All the best.

[@MarkyMarcano]

That awesome 👏🏻 Hi Jen

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!

[@nancysunmiguel7210]

This is where I was born!😎

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I had no idea! That is awesome. See you soon.

[@milagrosmaldonado4920]

Mar chiquita!!!!!

[@theoneandonlycharliechill363]

Puerto Rico...the best place to see the end of the world as we know it ... I think I'm moving there... The States in the mainland are not what they used to be anymore.... Puerto Rico here I go....

[@user-hk8uq8tz9djose]

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 👍🏼

[@travellingonuptozion5658]

Nice beach..private placement pools

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, it is such a beautiful area, gorgeous pools & beach.

[@CarlosHernandez-xt9je]

Lovely video...enjoy...

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you 😊

[@sdflores7572]

That place reminds me of bathtub beach in Stuart FL. It almost identical but the one in PR is wider.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Sounds nice, I love exploring natural pools.

[@rafaelmartinez3226]

There is another one in Arecibo that is very cool called La Poza del Obispo beside the lighthouse is the natural pool and to the right it has an open beach i recommend you to go to the lighthouse too.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Adding it to my (growing) list!

[@GeraldPUR]

Very nice. Look for Las Tinajas in Fajardo.

[@elizabethdiaz1877]

OMG I work minutes from them. Only been to Mar Chiquita Need to visit Pozo las mujeres when this Covid is over. 😊

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes! Definitely check out La Poza del las Mujeres when beach days are allowed again!

[@andreramos9044]

Wow Jen, you're so beautiful. Careful with the sun though. U got really red. Ouch! The PR sun is scorching and gets really hot here.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, I forgot my hat and umbrella. I will not forget again!

[@Dangic23]

Last time I visited PR, 2016, I stayed at the Hyatt Place in Manati for a week. Was able to visit Mar Chiquita on a weekday and it was empty.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

That sounds wonderful!

[@Jaypr-ii8eg]

Come to Aguada and Rincón on the weekend you Will love it

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes! I plan to go back to Rincon soon.

[@LS-ti1rz]

Wow you were definitely sun burned. In that last shot in front of Mar Chiquita your face was so red. I hope it didn't hurt too much. The last time I went out there I got sun burn when I was down in Ponce. It was hot but the constant breeze kinda trick me into not really feeling like i was getting burned. By the time the night rolled in boy I looked like a lobster and I was on fire, lol. But I loved every second of being on the Island.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yup, I forgot my hat and umbrella so I definitely got burned. I will not forget next time.

[@elliotroman7955]

Hi! Are the police guarding the Playa Mujeres beach? i have heard the San Juan areas are being guarding by the police to stop people to inter the beaches?

[@JenThereDoneThat]

When I filmed this, beach activities were allowed. In the last week there are new restrictions against "hanging out", so no chairs or coolers allowed. The parking lot and surrounding area here in Manati are closed to vehicles to restrict visitors.

[@Liam_Espinueva]

Beautiful did you have to get tested after landing? everything shut down at 7pm?

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I came back home before the July 15 restrictions, then I self isolated for 2 weeks after arrival. Bars are closed, and alcohol is only served until 7PM, curfew is at 10 PM.

[@amauryscrazyrealityshow827]

Great video

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@redfoottortoisepr]

Nice vid!! 👍🏻

[@statenmh123]

I miss my Island so bad I'll be back one day

[@oviduran]

Greetings Jen. Haven't been to some of the beaches you show, except for Mar Chiquita (my favorite). But the other beaches look like a great place for drone footage. Maybe next time.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, when you are back in PR we should go out! I would love to show you these beautiful pools for drone video.

[@oviduran]

@@JenThereDoneThat Thanks Jen. I was planning on going again in August, but had to cancel that too. 2nd cancellation this summer. Things are not looking too bright for this year.

[@melbuilt]

@@oviduran I breaks my heart to hear you say that since I too had planed on going over last may and do to this horrible pandemic, I and my girlfriend had to also cancel our trip.

[@ricanflow2]

I just subscribe to your channel. It seems you were born to do this. You def sound like you enjoy what you do. So sad that you know Puerto Rico better than me. Lol

[@olgaehernandez57]

My island..beautiful...I have skin cancer due to that extreme wonderful sun exposure..(I was a wild teenager that cut classes to go to the beach..lol) ..Now I reside in the PNW...so be careful..use hats,lots of sunscreen..and enjoy!..Nothing like our beaches..

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Good reminder, always wear (reef safe) sunblock, sunglasses, and hats.

[@carmengreenwood5369]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am retired and on social security. I get enough to live on in Marion Arkansas but after I pay my bills, I only have $200. to $300. Left. Being unable to save that because something comes up. I had to replace my back door, might need to buy a tire, or pay for appliance repair. So at the end of the month I’m broke. The end of September I had $1.17 in my bank account. I am going to retire to Puerto Rico in 2021. Please can you recommend a cheap starter city where my funds won’t be depleted at the end of the month? I am 65 and single and really need to move to a year round warmer climate. I love the beaches, I love to swim. I have been looking at other Puerto Rico channels and can’t find an answer. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Avoid San Juan and the pricier tourist areas. There are many inexpensive places along the South coast. You may want to look at Maunabo and Patillas as a starting point. Classificados will provide pricing information for homes (rent or buy) www.clasificadosonline.com/

[@efrainmedina3082]

From hurracaine maria for today all around has been change

[@Eric0778]

I'm so Jealous... were would someone would stay? To go to this beach? Enjoy

[@PuertoRico413]

I would love to go manati ❤️

[@JenThereDoneThat]

It is such a beautiful area! Definitely put it on your travel wish list for a future trip.

[@robertcabrera1865]

Hey jen im going to puerto rico with the family in a couple of days any suggestions on what beach should we go 2

[@JenThereDoneThat]

There are so many beautiful beaches to choose from. Here are a few suggestions with photos and descriptions - jentheredonethat.com/?s=beach

[@robertcabrera1865]

Nice thank you for the suggestions we gonna be staying by playa azul in luquillo walking distance from the house to the beach

[@robertcabrera1865]

And once again thank you for all your videos they are very helpful!

[@nonosepulveda2119]

So where do you go to the bathroom???

[@Georgie210]

You were next to the caves of the golondrinas and next to the beach were the palms and olivo. going up the rock of the olivo you found natural pools in the Rock you must return

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes! I definitely need to go back and explore nearby.

[@noracarvalho8323]

🙌🏼🙌🏼😎✌️

[@davidrodriguez3568]

First beach is also called Poza Las Mujeres. Two more beaches nearby are Playa La Esperanza and Puerto Nuevo/Marbella Beach.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thanks for the additional information.

[@ed1pk]

4:57 LOL. That’s not crowded. That’s empty compared to Rockaway Beach in NYC on a sunny summer day. 😆

[@ednadickinson122]

❤️😍🥰

[@erickjoelmercado5117]

my beautiful home

[@JenThereDoneThat]

It sure is!

[@er5650]

Hey you.. Wanna know something? Every time i seen your video, i have to smile.. Please be safe.. oxoxoxo

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Awe, thank you!

[@harikrishnapulagara9104]

👍

[@petredrobed3419]

FYI-Mar Chiquita is perfect for first time snorkelers. Calm water, not too deep and lots of sealife to see.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Great point! Thanks for sugesting.

[@MTravelVlog]

Great channel. ⭐️ Please Make More. Also, Let’s build each other Up... 👍🏼

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Sounds good

[@NovaXChronos]

I lived in manati for 5 years dónde están mi Boriquas

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Beautiful area!

[@exelvalentine300]

❤️👍

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!

[@nelson53prsoto44]

Thanks for enjoying the island beaches..

[@josuesanchez5803]

Anyone living in the island and contributing to the economy has the right to call it "their island."

[@yolandamontalvo3557]

🤣Absolutely yes ,why ur is bothering you?

[@josuesanchez5803]

Imagine if Jen was to tell puertorricans living in Arizona and promoting the state " thank you for treating my state like if its yours". That would be offensive and outright racist.

[@tommy85556]

@@josuesanchez5803 But that's not the case is it. They always tell us to go back to your country. 🤔

[@josuesanchez5803]

@@tommy85556 if you act the same way you are no different

[@princesslegarreta913]

Exactly, this island is open to everyone. Everyone who find a home here are sisters and brothers of us. Borikén daugther here.♥️