Day 1: Trip to Jayuya, Puerto Rico! Hacienda Gripinas, La Casona & Flat Tire in Ciudad del Tomate

We drove up to Jayuya, Puerto Rico to spend a few days in the high country. On our first day we drove a long way through the winding roads through towns like Utuado until we finally reached Hacienda Gripinas. We ate at La Casona and then had a flat tire in the dark and rain! Thankfully we were able to get it fixed and back on the road where we explored a little more of the city the next day.

[@ahnalacey]

Thanks again for taking us on a beautiful trip. Your discoveries never cease to amaze me...you help us understand and appreciate why PR is called the Enchanted Isle. Seriously Cassie, you should send your videos to Discover Puerto Rico. You, Britton and Aeden are great Ambassadors for PR. I love how Aeden just follows you fearlessly.😍

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you so much ahna for your kind words. The wonders here never cease to amaze me either. I am so glad to have all of you to share them with!

[@JuanFigueroa-wh5th]

Sorry about the cold shower but I'm glad you enjoyed Jayuya. My wife is from Jayuya and we enjoyed watching your video from her hometown. They have El Cemi museum, Casa Canales museum, La Piedra Escrita, El Globo(currently not functioning) Hacienda San Pedro. I'm from Ponce and if you ever want to experience Europe in Puerto Rico try downtown Ponce. We have two beautiful islands off the coast, Caja de Muertos and Isla Cardona. There is also Hacienda Buena Vista and Hacienda La Mocha where you can book a room and Lago Cerrillo. Ponce is a big city for Puerto Rico standards. Castillo Serralles is a great place to visit as well and behind it there is a very small Japanese garden with amazing views of the city and Caribbean sea. Thank you again for sharing the beauty of Puerto Rico.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Juan! Yes, stay tuned for Day 2 of Jayuya where we explore most of the places you mentioned (and more)! Also thanks for the recommendations for Ponce. We have been there before quite a bit but I want to make some nice videos there too .

[@fernandosalamo7589]

Very beautiful. I am planing to visit this year and Jayuya is definitely in my to do list.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

I had been wanting to go for some time. It's one of the most "mountain" towns of any of the them. I loved it! Definitely check it out!

[@HomeEF]

Wow. I remember visiting that place when I was young , will never forget that wonderful experience, love it ! 😍

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Oh really! You've been to Hacienda Gripinas? It was really relaxing. Thanks HomeEF

[@melvinrosado4604]

I’ve stayed there twice. Also visited Pito Rico distillery and Piedra Escrita River

[@dennisvera2802]

ANOTHER GREAT SHOW

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Dennis

[@guaybana2]

Muy lindo todo en Jayuya , llevo 25 años que no visito este lindo pueblo. Gracias por el vídeo y las hermosas tomas del drone. Feliz viernes y feliz fin de semana en familia ✨‼️

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Gracias Juan!

[@pedrorivera9779]

Very glad you are enjoying my island, your island, the world island.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Pedro!

[@luisluiso4932]

I can honestly say ,simply love you guys, real people, blessings!

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Aww thank you, Luis! Many blessings to you too!

[@rafaelrolon969]

Cassie and Britton should be working for the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce!!! The have seen and explored our island more that I did while I lived there for 22 years. I am learning so much about the beautiful places, and towns that I never had the opportunity to visit...and for that I am very thankful to you both. You both should become tour guides for locals, and visitors alike. 👍👏🏼🙏🏻🇵🇷

[@elgrandisimojoe]

LoL the only thing the PR Chamber of Commerce cares about is keeping workers on low wages and weak labor rights. Wake TF up.

[@rafaelrolon969]

@@elgrandisimojoe May you always be blessed! 🙏🏻🇵🇷

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Rafael for your nice words. We love exploring and it works out that we have great people like you who also enjoy them too. Let me know if you found anything in your 22 years that you recommend we check out!

[@rafaelrolon969]

@@LifeTransPlanet yes Yes, Cassie, I remember a place a visited a few years ago, while I was on the island on vacation... Cueva Ventana (Window Cave) the view to the valleys from the cave opening is simply magical! So happy for you guys, you are all living your best life in Puerto Rico. 🙏🏻👏🏼🇵🇷👍🌹🌏🌺 openin

[@MrEmilio6969]

I love everything about Puerto Rico and you guys of course Beautiful family.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Aww thanks EmiLio! That's so sweet!

[@victorfeliciano6025]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.ENJOY MY COUNTRY. BAY BAY.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Victor!

[@boricuayehudim427]

Safe Travels back to the farm ☝🏾 thanks for sharing this beautiful experience, Bud hope ya have ur spare in the vehicle 🙏🏾 Blessings from Carolina 🙏🏾💞🤠👍🏾

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Boricua! Yes, that was scary to get a flat in the rain and dark. We were super thankful for the spare, and yes it's back in its place after we got the tire replaced at the gomera.

[@luiscruz2711]

What a beautiful hotel So romantic

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Luis! Yes, it was super romantic and enchanting!

[@margaritagalarza3233]

I love everything. You show us thank you

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Margarita!

[@thehunterofdeath2180]

My beautiful jayuya omg 30 years I have not go my dad is over there n my family I was race over there when I was a kid I when to that school in the plaza so beautiful to chill I'm going back soon maybe I stay to live

[@alvinsantoni2577]

All your videos are great! At this point you all know the island better than the locals🤣 Thanks for all the videos.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Alvin! I still have so much to learn and explore. I appreciate your kind words. 🤗

[@alexanderramos9492]

WOW 🔥🔥💯

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Alexander!

[@kpinkkpink]

This hacienda is one of our oldest paradores. Every time I visit Jayuya I get really sick, The “curvas “ are too much for me. Beautiful ending with the Sound of Music. Another beautiful video.Thank you guys! PS. You should work for the department of tourism.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Aww thank you, K! I just remember that opening scene in the Sound of Music and with the high hills and the drone it just seemed the perfect spot to try to recreate it. The curves are super insane. I get car sick on curves unless I really pay attention to the roads. I can't read or look down in the car at all.

[@kpinkkpink]

@@LifeTransPlanet same here. The curvas don’t like me:)

[@Heidi6781]

👍🏻😍

[@joesola6445]

Thanks for posting this video of that so beautiful Hacienda Gripiñas in the also beautiful town of Jayuya PR., sorry of what happened with your drone. Well may God bless you and your family abundantly.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Joe. The drone is fine after the crash thankfully. We just didn't have any propellers with us, so it was out of commission for the rest of the trip :-(

[@joseseijo7960]

Can’t wait to see day 2!

[@LifeTransPlanet]

I think I know why! hehe! Thanks Jose!

[@rosarosario4339]

Hi Cassie you son looks so cute with his new haircut Beautiful place 😍💕 say hello to your husband sorry flat tire, drone great video Thank you 😊

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Rosa!!

[@omarfuentes2856]

What a beautiful video, that is all I have to say. Love it!

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Omar!

[@maddievega7464]

You guys look so happy even with the flat tire, the drone accident, and the cold shower. Blessings.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Maddie! That's life...not everything is perfect all the time. That's outside of us...but happiness is inside.

[@JoseCastillo-wy6pq]

Beautiful 🙏

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Jose!

[@ruthcr8839]

Oh no!! No drone. Hope you get it fixed soon. Thank you for sharing. Really nice video. 😘

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Ruth! Yes, we've already fixed it now that we are back home.

[@jimmykuilan.3625]

Qué hermoso es todo .

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Gracias Jimmy!

[@tinchina85]

what a wonderful and beautiful adventure you had! :) Teresa

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you Teresa!

[@carlosfernandez1]

A beautiful family showing beautiful Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Love you guys. We were there and yes it's a real awesome place to have a vacation with a lot of places to go from there. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Carlos!

[@juansantiago9166]

Jayuya mi campo favorito

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Es tan bello! Gracias Juan.

[@nydiarivera9275]

Otra hacienda expectacular para visitar ,gracias por ese hermoso video

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Gracias Nydia!

[@solaroutlet9721]

Thanks you guys very much for showing beautifull places in P.R keep up the good work . Blessings

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Solar Outlet! Saludos!

[@maritzarivera1873]

U are such a nice family... I don’t know u but I like u guys...🤗... that’s a beautiful place...hope u had a wonderful time... God bless...🙏😍💕

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Aww thank you Maritza

[@Dangic23]

Beautiful place. I got to stay at Gripiñas back in 2000. It looks way better on this video. Had the best plantain soup ever in that hotel.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Dangic! Yes I was a little bummed the restaurant was closed when we were there. I had heard it was delish too! And I also hope to someday see the aerostatic balloon if they get it back up and going. So I guess we still have things to see there!

[@franciscorolon115]

I think I went to this Parador early in the 80s and it was beautiful, the natural pool and the nights were awesome, not as nice as it is right now... I'll try to visit the next time I go to the island ☺️

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Yes, it was great! Thanks Francisco!

[@Heidi6781]

¡Está muy bonita la Hacienda Gripiña y sus alrededores! ¡Lamento lo de la goma y el drone! ¡Qué lindo video! 😍😍😍

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Gracias amiga. Me hiciste falta aqui!! Tienes que ir!

[@Heidi6781]

@@LifeTransPlanet 👍🏻😃🤗😘

[@kalany8420]

Ustedes an estado en sitios lindo pero ese es precioso,,Y tu con gille de Mary popping 😄 dancing whith the wind..

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Gracias Kalany! Asi es! jaja 😄

[@saludosdesdepuertorico3631]

Love it!

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Mayra!

[@ivanberriosdiaz2578]

Beautiful views🤟

[@manchayplatano3982]

You visited my town, the best place in the world...jayuya

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Awesome! I loved it. Just wait for the next video out in a few days where we explore more of it!

[@ritagonzalez8923]

Puerto Rico it’s so beautiful,thank you for the video!

[@ivanberriosdiaz2578]

I love IT hanks gusta good job🤟

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Ivan!

[@Edlas22158]

Saludos! Eres asombrosa y tus videos son del los mejores que veo sobre la isla.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Saludos! Gracias Jazaryn!

[@carmencaldero3037]

Que bello ese lugar de Jayuya ,yo fui hase hase unos años a Jayuya a un lugar donde tienen un globo ,pero no sé si todavía lo tienen por lo del huracán María, Jayuya tiene muchos lugares interesante y bello de la naturaleza, Igual que todos los demás pueblitos,que sigan descubriendo más lugares de nuestra isla 🏖️🌄,solo le hase falta que la cuiden y limpien en algunos lugares ,ese sitio está bien limpio y bello ,así debe estar toda la isla ,🏝️ chao🙋.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Tienes razon, Carmen. Muchas gracias. Estan tratando de levantar el globo de nuevo pero durante nuestro viaje estaba cerrado/no funcionando.

[@carmencaldero3037]

@@LifeTransPlanet si poco a poco están abriendo mas lugares turísticos ,pero ahora con esta pandemia😷 tenemos que tener mucho cuidado ,pues ahora volvió aumentar de nuevo ,ya mis hijas mi esposo y yo nos vacunados ,pero siempre tenemos que cubrirnos la boca ,la vacuna solo es para que el virus ataque menos,cuidesen y sigan con sus videos.

[@kazama6245]

I'm a home sick newyorican that spent part of his life rowing up in Puerto Rico. My family is from Fajardo, but I live in Texas. I think you don't necessarily need to be borne boricua to love the Island, and be a great ambassador like you guys. You guys are definitely as boricuas as the natives. I mean you have a true little boricua with you.lol, Thanks for all the videos

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you Kazama! Yes, so true! Just look at Tony Croatto and all the love for Puerto Rico and his beautiful creations inspired by island. And definitely with our little guy born en la isla! I hope you can get back to the island soon!

[@kazama6245]

@@LifeTransPlanet yes! I was there with my family a year ago before covid. Had a blast! My kids and wife had never seen the island and they loved it. People bending over backwards to be hospitable my wife just lived it as well as my kids. It was great to see family and old friends. 😀🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@kazama6245]

BTW, I do remember Tony Croato, and " haciendo punto en otro son" the played beautiful music.

[@rafaelrivera9508]

Beautiful... Great video

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Rafael!

[@EmmanuelMelendez]

El centro de nuestro país es maravilloso con sus montañas majestuosas. Creo que es mi área favorita para explorar siempre. Bonito video como siempre! A ver cuando van a grabar a mi ciudad Ponce, si todavía no han grabado, hay mucha historia y arquitectura allá.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Gracias Emmanuel! Si, tenemos que explorar a Ponce mas. Hermos ido varias veces y tengo unos videitos como el funeral de la sardina pero tengo que dedicarme a grabar mas para unos videos mas completos. Me encanta Ponce. O como dicen los Ponceanos Ponce es Ponce y el rest es Parking jaja.

[@brittbrat1988]

Thank you for showing me my dads home town

[@LifeTransPlanet]

It was beautiful!

[@BIGDREAMCHANNEL]

Wonderful 👏👏👏

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Big Dream!

[@carmentraverzo972]

Hola and Wepa! I’m a new subscriber, heard from you through “La Brega”. I enjoyed this video and can already tell I’ll be a long time subscriber. Thank you for putting a positive spin to the small challenges of hitting a pole and leaves. Live happens when one lives in an island. Someday I’ll be back! For now I will live vicariously through y’all’s videos. -Boricua en Texas

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Aww thank you so much Carmen! I am glad you liked the interview. And thanks for subscribing. We have a lot of adventures to share. I hope to hear from you in future comments. Welcome to the channel!

[@melfeliciano8449]

Britton is having way too much fun with that drone, LoL!!!. By the way, thank you for including footage from the crash in the outro. Fortunately, a broken propeller can be replaced, just like the flat tire. We are lucky he was able to capture some beautiful scenery like the one at 4:42 and cool shots like the one at 5:56. I also liked the relaxing background music.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Haha thanks Mel! Yes, we were pretty bummed that we had a flat tire and a grounded drone all in less than 24 hours. Thankfully most of the rest of the trip didn't have any other accidents or blips (though we did have a pretty frightening trip down a near vertical washed out road on the way home)!

[@melfeliciano8449]

@@LifeTransPlanet 😳 I'm glad you all made it home safely!

[@awretchlikeme8936]

Sounds great. We plan to be in Rincon 15-22 May. Getting closer and we're getting more excited to get back there. We love the area and hope to someday buy a house/property there. We saw a lot of the touristy spots but hoping to get to some of the out of the way places this time. I so much enjoy the videos y'all post of your adventures and seeing the your beautiful property. What a blessing. Thanks for touching base with me.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Kathy! That's so exciting. I'm very happy for you. You will enjoy exploring the less-traveled places here a lot!

[@joewylopez4460]

Great video like always God bless you guys ✌🇵🇷✌

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Joewy!

[@ivanberriosdiaz2578]

Very nices video

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Ivan!

[@shanemfrench]

I always enjoy your videos. Currently in Colorado with hopes of having a house on the island in the future. Keep up the great videos.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

That's great! We're originally from Colorado!

[@tainosun7993]

Soy de Jayuya. Mi Pueblo natal. Que bonito y limpio.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Siii me encanto mucho!

[@yaniralopez9899]

Aquí otra Jayuyana del Barrio Santa Rosa y Jauca!!!

[@tainosun7993]

@@yaniralopez9899 Saludos Boricua!!!!! Santa Rosa tiene un charco brutal donde pase mi adolescencia nadando. Soy del Barrio Zamas.

[@yaniralopez9899]

Soy sobrina del Gallo de Santa Rosa haber si lo conoces?@tainosun7993

[@tainosun7993]

@@yaniralopez9899 No, pero le pregunte a mi hermano y me dice que a lo mejor es un señor que canta musica tipica.

[@vrudy6]

Awesome video. Wife and I stayed there back in ‘07.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Vrudy! Glad you liked it! It's a great town!

[@defender7three911]

You are walking on sacred grounds we’re my town holds many secrets only known to a few. Enjoy my beautiful home town. AU

[@LifeTransPlanet]

I loved it! Gracias. So beautiful!

[@invader5082]

Never been there one day will visit.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Yes, you definitely should!

[@valgamesi6107]

Hay mucho que ver en ESE pueblo,. nice

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Gracias! Asi es!

[@PGUNNA201]

Ah yes! I remember those roads the only time in my life I got car sick was driving to jayuya 🤢

[@LifeTransPlanet]

I had to be really careful to not get sick. Never look at your phone or anything while driving on curvy roads!

[@DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg]

Majestic island of Borikén (Puerto Rico) beautiful images thanks for sharing my mother is native from Utuado (Otou) one of the most historical Arawaks Tainos ancestors indigenous of Borikén today the island of Puerto Rico (United States) territory 🇵🇷🇺🇲

[@LifeTransPlanet]

It's beautiful! Thanks Denice!

[@DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg]

@@LifeTransPlanet Absolutely beautiful island

[@rafaelmartinez3226]

I got to remember that the road aint good for the weak of stomach, there are to many curves and if people get dissy fast is better to take a pill for it, cause its like getting drunk without drinking. Just an advise lol very nice video, Jayuya has very nice places to calm down and relax and get rid of crowded busy hotels.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Yes, just plan on going slow and it's much better on those curvy roads!

[@junito3112]

Saludos familia lindo video,Cassie es preciosa😅

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Saludos Junito! Muchas gracias

[@mrr1107]

i like your vídeos 😍🤩😘

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Yuyito! 😘

[@okguy1282]

I was just about to say nice job with the drone....and then...out of commission! haha! No importa. Fix it later. : D BTW....I tend to get dizzy on curved mountain roads unless I am driving. Wonder how you did with all the turns. Good video once again.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Okguy! Yah that was a bummer about the drone, but it's already back up and working thankfully now. We did good on the curves. I get carsick if I'm in the backseat or not watching the roads, so knowing that I just had to watch the road and did great!

[@metamorphosisll7517]

My home town.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Wow! What a beautiful place to call home!

[@metamorphosisll7517]

@@LifeTransPlanet - thank you for your soon reply. I travel often to Jayuya to escape from the noise of the city, business :)

[@solaroutlet9721]

Saludos from Aguadilla

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Saludos Solar Outlet!

[@melvinrosado4604]

Don’t miss the PitoRico moonshine distillery in town

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Oh, I think we did miss it! What is it called?

[@melvinrosado4604]

PitoRico

[@luismateo9064]

You guys do a good job showing our Puerto Rico, however, I would like to have more information about overnight accommodations, services and safety on your Paradores/Haciendas visits! Tks

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks Luis. I can try to incorporate a little more info about the places we stay. We weren't paid to promote it or anything, so it's just sort of a little sample of our time there.

[@eliezerferrer8238]

😍

[@eliezerferrer8238]

Super hermosos

[@LifeTransPlanet]

@@eliezerferrer8238 Siii! Gracias

[@edwin_art_studio414]

Awesome 😊😎 nice video... beautiful places❤️... Aiden is playing hooky today?

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Edward! This was last week on Semana Santa. He had Easter Vacation so we took a little trip!

[@Carmenmartinez-nf9pt]

Very nice 👌 👍 beautiful my island can't wait to get there in May. How is the pandemic there l never see yo with a mask on.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Carmen! The pandemic is still going on. I usually take it off if we are filming so that you can hear me better or if there is no one else around.

[@jorgesantana3548]

Jayuya la Ciudad del Tomate.

[@josepimentel4404]

Bruno figueroa Jayuya puerto Rico

[@joselolebron7696]

SALUDOS

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Saludos!

[@jams501er]

That insect is called a katydid .I was wondering ,While you guys was at Jayuya was it cooler in temperature?

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thanks John! I think in Spanish they call it an "Esperanza" right? Yes, I found Jayuya to be a lot cooler and fresher especially at night!

[@domingosantos1292]

Matatan 🐓 89

[@virgieila8973]

🇵🇷🥰👍🏻

[@jimmykuilan.3625]

Cogiste una esperanza verde de suerte. .

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Que suerte verdad! Son bellas!

[@margaritagalarza3233]

You look beautiful

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Thank you, Margarita!

[@margaritagalarza3233]

How are you loosing all that weight????help

[@LifeTransPlanet]

I lost a lot of weight (about 35 lbs) after we moved here from the lifestyle change, then I gained about 10 lbs back after having the baby. It has been slowly going back to my ideal weight. Mostly just being active and eating lots of salads and not eating too late at night. Also, try a spoonful of chia seeds every morning and night with a glass of milk. They will keep you full and have lots of fiber,protein and vitamins.

[@mrr1107]

Hi hello beautiful Lady 😘😘😘😉

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Hi Yuyito!

[@mrr1107]

😘😘😘

[@josearce3233]

you live there it is our homeland respect our lands is not to be showoff or I don't know what makes you and expect that our land.

[@LifeTransPlanet]

Hola! Yes I have lived here nearly a decade and am still mesmerized by how beautiful it is and love to show and tell anyone who wants to see. I definitely respect and love toda la isla.

[@NathanAponte]

You're not Puerto Rican

[@LifeTransPlanet]

No, I was born in Colorado but love Puerto Rico with my heart. Saludos.

[@NathanAponte]

@@LifeTransPlanet and I loved white people calling me a Spic growing up and telling me to go back to my country