My First Impressions of San Juan Puerto Rico will Surprise You

[@karinaliz6622]

100% recommend going to beaches in the northwest, such like Crashboat in Aguadilla, and in the west, like Buyé in Cabo Rojo. They’re incredibly beautiful, super clear water and amazing sunsets. The metropolitan area is just a small portion of what PR has to offer.

[@TropicLifePR]

I never get tired of Old San Juan.

[@djtruedomination]

It is easy to drive around PR. You can drive from San Juan to Ponce, spend most of the day in Ponce and easily drive back.

[@Archwzrd869]

Hi Sly, great work. Yes, we are party people at the end of the day regardless of where we are. It’s just that often times we have different party styles. Enjoy and thanks.

[@melvinriddle4765]

I would like to see footage if you drive from north side to the south side of the island San Juan to Poncé.

[@bennyhanna6]

Saying J. Balvin is all you know of Reggaeton so you think it started in Colombia is like someone saying Eminem is all you know of hiphop so you think it started in Detroit. The Midwest got into Hiphop late in the game. Just like Colombia got into Reggaeton way after it was established.

[@ThinLineMedia]

Oh my god ! Puerto Ricans didn't want to aknowledge J Balvin and Karol G for a long time, because they were from Colombia. Puerto Rico is the birth of reggaeton: Ivy Queen & Daddy Yankee were the first to bring it to the masses in the mid 90s and early 2000s. With the tracks like Gasolina. Amazing how Daddy Yankee is still relevant today and still tops the charts.

[@Ferrari-sw7nl]

Wisin y Yandel are some of the OG’s too. Bad Bunny is carrying the torch now I guess.

[@EliLove954]

The birth of Reggaeton is Panama. Puerto Rico just blew it up and made it very popular.

[@ThinLineMedia]

@@EliLove954 I know, but OG artists who made it really big and international were from Puerto Rico.

[@taylorvdonovan5444]

@@EliLove954 no.

[@PeculiarJake]

🫣 You forgot about panama

[@eggy418ful]

Puerto Rico🇵🇷made Salsa & Reggaeton what they are today and open the door for many other latin countries!

[@leondraclarke]

I was in San Juan back in August!The vibe there was EVERYTHING!The empanadas & pina colada’s were off the chain too lol

[@bluepicis]

Empanadilla! ✌️

[@user-ub8uc8gq7r]

Does Puerto Rico have Uber or Lyft? Flying to PR for the first time next month!

[@leondraclarke]

@@user-ub8uc8gq7r Not that I know of,but when I was there I traveled in taxis.Just make sure you can speak fluent Spanish when you’re communicating with taxi drivers.And always know your locations (names),especially your place of stay.😄

[@rafaelortiz-matias169]

Man, Reggaeton was born in Puerto Rico in the 90's. Colombians started to produce Reggaeton artists a decade or so later.

[@MichaelLion]

Reggaeton was born in Panama

[@bennyhanna6]

@@MichaelLion Facts.

[@rafaelortiz-matias169]

@@MichaelLion Hell no. Panamanians copied jamaican dancehall and added spanish lyrics to it. That was all. The fusion of dancehall, electronic sounds plus bomba music with dance and hip hop beats which is known as reggaeton today was invented in Puerto Rico by Puerto Ricans DJ's. Even the name of the genre come from PR.

[@edlore4948]

@@MichaelLion Panamanians did reggae in Spanish. Reggaetón Is a whole other genre.

[@willysoto8781]

@@edlore4948 bro!! Reggae is originally from 🇯🇲 Jamaica so if Panamá 🇵🇦 did some reggae ing…I guess Panamá needs to stop clamming other countries musical origins. But by the wayif it makes you feel better, I’m a true fan of Rubén Blades. Grate salsa singer and actor from Panamá and well loved in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🤙🏽

[@miguellbs3303]

Also you should visit Loiza (Afro Puerto Rican town) and Ponce.

[@TropicLifePR]

Yes! Especially Pinones.

[@reneehamilton4345]

I love loiza, I stay at aquatica a few times a year.

[@hiramcrespo734]

My favorite part of the island is the northwest, particularly the beaches but also the houses

[@BeenThereDoneThatTravel]

Nice video enjoyed it tremendously, can’t wait to travel there myself !

[@juniorj1152]

Best time to visit is in December and January,las Navidades con el friito🌲🥳

[@adolfocastro4338]

We Puerto Ricans love to party it's in our blood. You can tell by our music history.

[@richesmethod]

3:47 into the video tou made a comment about how empty..spacious it seems there.. You also said you were mostly in a tourist zone.. Is it off season when you visited? And also there seem to be rising interest rates globally pushing up the cost of living for food, gas and everything else...could this possibly be a reaction to people pulling back and watching their pockets..the combination of the two? ... Let me know your thoughts.. I have been in the Dominican Republic for 2yrs and i see a noticeable change here on the tourist area and it is off season but i get the feel that its somehow a bit different

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

Nope, we usually don't go to the same areas tourist usually visit, why pay tourist prices for everything when we have so many better places for far cheaper. Also please stay in the tourist areas so we don't get the overcrowding and tourist prices. I hate Americans encroaching in my beaches and other places.

[@anafranco5733]

Sly PR’s weather is hot and humid but Miami wins the cake. During summer time All of Florida has afternoon rain with incredible thunderstorms and lightning Miami is considered the Lightning capital of the world!

[@Rolo555]

Actually Tampa is called the Lightning capital. They even named the hockey team Lightning.

[@anafranco5733]

@@Rolo555 I guess they are competing to see who wins😀😀

[@willysoto8781]

All of Florida is considered the lightning capital of the world my dear🤙🏽

[@anafranco5733]

@@willysoto8781 I lived in Miami for 12 years that was my personal experience that’s why I only spoke about Miami. Happy 4th

[@willysoto8781]

@@anafranco5733 hello and thank you 🙏 Happy 4th to you ass well! And I live in Venice,Florida now for 38 years but it’s alright I new what you meant…it’s all good 🤙🏽

[@amgooder]

👍 Humidity, hot weather, Yes! (June,July, August🥵) other months are cooler. Light clothing a must, sleeveless shirts, shorts, straw hat, sandals, 🕶,icy water bottle highly recommended. Locals generally prefer going to shady rivers than hitting up beaches during the hotter months. If you want to cool off for a bit head over to El Yunque Rain Forest, then, Luquillo Kioks, Bioluminescent Bay in Fajardo...you need that rental asap! Buses/Train mainly serve metro area. Public transportation in P.R. is similar, if not exact, to Florida's public transportation. In other words you are gonna need a car. The west coast is also a popular vacation destination, lots to see and do best sunsets ever! Reggaeton originated in P.R. Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny 🔥 worldwide! among many others. Salsa, Bomba, Plena music also popular especially in local festivies. Puerto Rican population in Island 3million aprox./ 8 million aprox. in U.S. Biggest population of PRicans are found in the eastcoast. NYC...had the largest population but after hurricane Maria many Islanders moved to Florida and numbers increased surpassing NYC PRican population.But we still have the biggest PRican 🇵🇷Day Parade there💪! P.D. Old San Juan a true gem!

[@spitornottospit9429]

WHAT I RECOMMEND TO YOU TOURISTS. BEHAVE, RESPECT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. HERE WE ARE VERY JEALOUS OF WHAT IS OURS AND BECAUSE YOU ARE FOREIGN, WE HAVE OUR EYES ON YOU.

[@enough1494]

Many left after the storms. Nice video, you asked in front of my house in OSJ!

[@Jagueyes1]

Just about he whole island is interconnected by what they call públicos which are privately owned full sized cars or 15 passenger vans. You just have to sit and wait until they fill up before they go. They normally gather near or around the town squares.

[@edwinodus]

Let us know how bad the humidity once you go inland to higher ground

[@picudopr]

Correction,,, we are a COLONY... but since that word sounds BAD.. the USA says we are a Territory.

[@YoLo-sq8kq]

you get unemployment too, so enjoy that. or else you have an option to leave. but you don't get the benefits.

[@willysoto8781]

Sly dude bro! Reggeton and Salsa are both Puertorrican music bro🤙🏽 But all in all,great video 👏🏽🤙🏽

[@boricuausa5570]

There are different climates in P.R. SJ is near the rainforest, so it would be humid. Due to the mountain chain running along the middle of the island, South and Southwest PR are dry & hot.

[@f.c.m4367]

I went last year my papa 👴 was from there, Rest In Peace Pedro Castro🥀

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

Locals doesn't like to go to the tourist areas for Americans in general, we have our own beaches and places that get packed in summer. Also driving distances are very deceptive here cause a 40 miles ride can take you from 2 to 3 hours depending on the area on the island.

[@walterpino7667]

Are you going to visit Culebra? I’ll be there in 2 weeks and wanted a Sly review

[@wdj935]

Sly, When are you going to Cuba?

[@miguellbs3303]

HI Sly, Enjoy Puerto Rico. Yes you can rent a car but there are mini vans that will take you to other towns.

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

No any longer, those died during covid lockdown, most of the drivers retired and the youngest turned into ubers.

[@millvee1005]

Thanks for sharing this info.

[@joserivera4836]

If you still overthere in P. R. Hoping enjoy it the stay overthere. Take care.

[@TheGlobalProfessional]

I loved San Juan. Especially Viejo San Juan. The food is amazing. Def going to have to head back there. My only hesitation about living there long term are the hurricanes. I think they are going to get more frequent. Great observations!

[@charlita25]

Yes I was able to use my Uber app and cellphone 📲 just fine while in San Juan

[@CarlosRodriguez-pt3hq]

Reggueton actually comes from Jamaica from reggea music. the Puerto Ricans are responsible for adding a latin hip hop version.. the that mix..and the sound evolved into reggueton The music of Puerto Rico is Salsa..Bomba/Plena (some of you still are in denial)..I've been in the music industry for 3 decades I know my music. And I'm also Puerto Rican...Born in San Sebastian PR..

[@charlita25]

I love ❤️ it there 🇵🇷 🍍🥥

[@frankrivera4625]

Puerto Rico is a large island and the heat is mostly in the San Juan metropolitan area and the weather can be very different in the rest of the island. And as far as english it will be mostly in the metropolitan area an in the island it could be a 50/50 with the language. Outside of San Juan.

[@lacaracomun]

Welcome to Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 Plase visit Ponce, Guayama, San German or Mayagüez... You would love it! Ps. The Reggeton and Salsa are from here, Puerto Rico.

[@animegasm2463]

Reggaeton was created by Puerto Ricans. Colombians just copied them because that's what they do. They did it with salsa and now with reggaeton. The only music Colombia got is cumbia

[@CarlosRodriguez-pt3hq]

Reggueton actually comes Jamaica from the music Reggea..(get your facts staright)..the only thing the Puerto Ricans are responsible is adding latin hip hop to the mix..the Real music of Puerto Rico is Salsa and bomba/plena..and I am Puerto Rican..

[@animegasm2463]

@@CarlosRodriguez-pt3hq To say your Puerto Rican and not say boricuas created reggaeton is a dead give away you aren't Rican. Reggae and reggaeton are different genres. Reggae en Espanol came from Panamanians with Jamaican roots. Which lead to Puerto Ricans creating a genre that was inspired from reggae en Espanol. You Columbians are funny

[@CarlosRodriguez-pt3hq]

@@animegasm2463 first of all I am more Pueto Rican than you...born and raised in San Sebastian PR..the problem is that Ricans think they invented the genre... Regueton when in reality it comes from Jamaica from reggea music..most people with common sense get it.. ..I don't care for regueton because it's mostly music from the hood/Caserios..I prefer our real music Salsa... The true essence of Puerto Rico..🌴🇵🇷🌴

[@enough1494]

YES, they are called PUBLICOS! You can get to Luquillo Beach, Seven Seas Beach and stay out East coast. Harder to get to Rincón, west side! Regetón es Boricua! 💃💃💃

[@hermecortes6080]

I like Old San Juan. In these days, it’s very hot, you have to drink a lot of water. Mucha, mucha agua hay que tomar…. Soleado, sunny day…!!!

[@josecalderon8992]

I miss the heat, and the taste of the water in PR even the rain is different back home. Everything is different back home😢🇵🇷💪🏾🇵🇷💪🏾

[@JoseRodriguez-nw2ov]

Good video thanks. But no cumbia, very rare here. Salsa, reguetton and merenge. 😄👍

[@PeculiarJake]

The humidity is not as bad as Miami

[@joerivera3287]

it's easy to get around in PR just got to know how buses taxis carros publicos public cars

[@ethancook5705]

Humboldt Park is where the Puerto Rican population resides in Chicago.

[@CarlosRodriguez-pt3hq]

No one cares..

[@user-ub8uc8gq7r]

Fax! South side Chicago checking in 🇵🇷📍

[@king_smitty860]

Yup you definitely need a rental car, it makes your trip much better

[@salvadorortiz3446]

yea bro im from chicago and theres a ton of puerto ricans and mexicans thats about it for latinos. everyone listens to reggaeton, but mexicans also like banda and corridos

[@franknewton8215]

Locals go to Luquillo Beach. Should go to Isla Palomino…no Cumbia in Puerto Rico…Bomba y Plena : ) Salsa and the Birthplace of Reagetton.

[@guidovalentino7560]

Go rent car at Charlie car rental it's the cheapest on the island with up to date cars

[@guidovalentino7560]

It's on isla verde

[@Bonrod]

My first Impression of this. Real Audio is Needed But at least youre not using youtube music down your voice. Crash Boat Video was great with Good Sound Quality.

[@MaleficaRue]

why would you need a new SIM card?

[@virgieila8973]

🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷❤️

[@nodatastored684]

Im 6'4 everything was tiny, as someone tall

[@fastrabbit87]

🤣😂 Everyday I leave my house its a struggle

[@charlita25]

Philly too many Bourica’s are living in Philadelphia. Puertodelphia

[@oxigeno05]

How does it compares to Santo Domingo?

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

That's like comparing a Toyota Corolla with a Lexus RC. Puerto Rico been the Lexus.

[@boricuayehudim427]

We are the Birthplace of Reggaeton, Bomba, Plena, and Salsa was created by a Puerto Rican, Cuban music surge in New York City during the 1960's but Spain recognized Puerto Rico as it's birthplace based on historical data. Puerto Rico is an Unincorporated Commonwealth of the US born American Citizens since the Jones Act of 1917 US Territory since the Spanish American War of 1898. Enjoy your stay down here ☝🏾

[@skepticalmaiden]

Reggaeton was born in P. R.

[@itsabeautifulday3093]

West coast is beatyfull and cheaper and a surfing spot.

[@maxhidalgo2766]

Just so you know Salsa and Meringue music are king in Puerto Rico. Reggaeton is mainly for the young folks and hoods. Bachata is for the Dominicans. Of course there are exceptions but that is the jist

[@geoffreyd5302]

Enjoy yourself bruh!!

[@thefruitofuscolonialism5870]

Yup, public transportation sucks thanks to the U.S. automotive and gas lobby in the island. The island is set up to consume US products and export their "brains/professionals" to the mainland. That's what being a colony is all about! I'm from PR by the way. Cheers Sly!!

[@rubengonzalezguardarrama3127]

Exactly 💯

[@razuuk004]

Hey Sly, Let me know if you do rent a car and i will tell you where to go for the best of whatever you want, weather its food adventure, sites etc etc, etc. I try to go there on vacatilon every year. ....and if you want, check out my vacatilom videos for some amazing footage.

[@reggiegeorges5850]

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[@anthonycruz5569]

Bro how do you not know Daddy Yankee lol He basically started reggaeton and he is from PR.

[@shodannadohs4045]

Kumbia is Colombia. Salsa and Reggaeton is Puerto Rico.

[@ivantorres9854]

DUDE THE ROOTS OF SALSA COME FROM CUBA 🇨🇺. THE ROOTS FROM MERENGUE AND BACHATA COME FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 🇩🇴. AND THE ROOTS OF PLENA AND BOMBA AND FREESTYLE MUSIC AND REGAETTON COME FROM PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 .AND THE ROOTS OF REGGAE HALL COME FROM JAMAICA 🇯🇲. ENJOY ALL THE ISLAND FROM THE CARIBBEANS .

[@gem3132]

Learn Spanish, it WILL make a difference.

[@vivetkah]

Cumbia is not from PR nor popular… it’s salsa and regueton and merengue for the island people.

[@imandoce4246]

San Juan no es una buena representación de Puerto Rico, como no lo es ninguna capital del mundo, hay que salir de la capital para conocer al verdadero país.