SHOCKED by Puerto Rico: A unique part of America!

[@eduardoortizrolon2176]

Tidbit correction. Puerto Ricans can travel to and from mainland USA without a passport. We only need a US passport as any American citizen would to travel outside of the USA.

[@joselassalle4958]

5:52 correction. There's no Puerto Rico passport. Puerto Rican are USA citizens and carry USA passport. There's no passport control/immigration between Puerto Rico and the US mainland, so a passport is not needed to travel between Puerto Rico and the US.

[@benata51]

5:52 Wrong here.. Puerto Rican do not need a passport to travel to the mainland with a driver licence of puerto rico or issue id. Yes Puerto Rican can not vote for the predident of US if they are ib the island. But they can vote if they are resident of any of 50 states.

[@user-of5wh8xf9k]

Yes! We don't need a passport because we have North American citizenship , we need a passport if we go international.

[@antoniopena7566]

First thing that caught my attention was your comment about puertorrican needing a passport to travel to mainland… We are US citizens and all we need is a valid Id.

[@guajon1]

IMofongo was created in Puerto Rico, Dominicans in Puerto Rico and New York learn and introduced in Dominican Republic where is now part of their cousin. The earliest known written recipes for mofongo appeared in Puerto Rico's first cookbook, El Cocinero Puerto-Riqueño o Formulario, in 1859. The title of the recipe is mofongo criollo. Green plantains are cleaned with lemon, boiled with veal and hen, then mashed with garlic, oregano, ají dulce, bacon or lard, and ham. It is then formed into a ball and eaten with the broth in which it was cooked.

[@kerv2005]

Hi, just wanted to let you know that Puerto Ricans do not need a US passport to travel to the US. As far as voting in a presidential election they can vote if they live in the US. But yes if they live in Puerto Rico, then they can’t vote. Love your channel so I just wanted to give you heads up on the information you gave. I enforce immigration laws so that’s how I know 😂

[@ONWorldTravel]

Appreciate you sharing all that! It was a bit confusing trying to understand all the legal differences between Puerto Rico and the U.S. Thanks!

[@coolbreeze2873]

Puerto Rico should be it own independent sovereign nation. After all, it's part of Latin America.

[@donald8354]

@@coolbreeze2873We are Americans and we want to stay that way.

[@coolbreeze2873]

@@donald8354 So in other words, you don’t want to have your own country and be free? Sad! In actuality, you can’t speak for everyone in PR. There are some that are Puerto Ricans and want to have their country free from captivity of US imperialism.

[@donald8354]

@@coolbreeze2873 It’s a very small minority that want’s independence the majority wants to stay with the great nation.

[@javiernegron1745]

No debate, mofongo is from PR :)

[@2mu12]

Real

[@prhccpcpresident4457]

@javiernegron1745 So is el "trifongo". Mangoo is from the Dominican Republic

[@wrivera2656]

⁠el frito es trifongode PR el hervido es mangu y son diferentes igual q el fufu.@@prhccpcpresident4457

[@andith]

@@prhccpcpresident4457 Always one y-lero consumed by envy. Poor Javier Negrón!

[@melvega1903]

Hey! Friendly correction… we, puertorricans do not need passports to travel to US mainland. That’s the cool thing about Puerto Rico, USA! great video by the way!

[@pedroburgos451]

Welcome to our house. Just to let you know, mofongo is from Puerto Rico, Mangú is from Dominic Republic. Looks like,but are different.

[@DCampusano1]

Both mangú and mofongo are staple dishes in Dominican Republic.

[@Guzgirez]

5:49 WRONG! We DO NOT need a passport to travel to the mainland. Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, flights between the island and the mainland are considered domestic. We just need a valid government-issued photo ID, like a driver’s license, for TSA screening.

[@kevinscott660]

Love you guys. This was totally freakin awesome. Thank you

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks Kevin!! Appreciate you!🤘🏽

[@samhklm]

You guys do such a good job of getting the best places, value and general vibe of the place. No non-sense.

[@ONWorldTravel]

We really appreciate that, capturing the vibe is our goal! Thanks!

[@teddysantos826]

PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 best and more beautifull island in America.

[@edusonoseducation9494]

Incredible pretty video! As puertorrican I appreciate your sincere and explanatory comments of our Island. Thanks, thanks a lot! Please return.

[@doodsanddudes]

Olivia bring in the intro. Love it. Sold on the high quality stuff to do. Nathan with the mofungo, looks delish! The views are pretty epic. The Italian food 🫠🤌🤌🤌

[@ONWorldTravel]

Haha thanks! Appreciate the kind words! The mofongo was great 😋

[@Riv3r4_ch1]

So happy that you guys made it to Puerto Rico and had a good time! Like Olivia said, only a portion of the US population understands that PR is part of the US and Puerto Ricans are US citizens. Hey, it’s only been like that for over a hundred years. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 You captured a good overview of San Juan, but the Island is so much more. Hope you have a chance to visit again in the future now that you know how easy it is to get there. 9:20 great review of restaurants and cafés, Nathan. You definitely picked good ones.

[@masterdeeable1]

It’s a colony, which was colonized which is slavery. Being part or being a territory is a watered down sugar coated version.

[@margaritareyes9959]

Nice video! Bienvenidos y gracias por visitarnos! Que se repita!😊🇵🇷

[@laborincana4490]

Mofongo is made of green plantains , fried and mashed with garlic a bacon. It’s a puertorrican dish , a very old puertorrican dish. Dates from early 19th century. Mangu is a RD dish, made of boiled green plantains. Oh, we don’t need a passport to go to the USA, just a valid I’d card. This time of year, north shore beaches are very risky, due to undercurrents . South coast beaches are safer. You’ll love the Caribbean Sea.

[@JohnHernandez-n7y]

Need to get out and see the rest of the Island. When you get passed San Juan, the more cultural side of Puerto Rico is evident.😊

[@mariaacaba6523]

Welcome to our beautiful island, you should try visit the west side of PR. Beautiful beaches.

[@ac1888]

No. There is no competition between Puerto Rico and the DR. Mofongo is 1000% from Puerto Rico. They, the Dominicans, might want to claim it, but no. It has never been part of the DR’s culture.

[@lourdesquintero9064]

Thank you for coming! Always welcome.People here is super nice and you have to comeback to visit the east and west of the isla d where are the best islands with crystal clear beaches.Also in the center you can go to the ziplines in Orocovis and go thru the Tanama rivier in the lazy river,etc.....

[@hectormaymi4059]

Great video! Thanks for the positive review! All visitors are welcome! Enjoy PR!

[@JuanRamos-wi2hf]

Welcome to Puerto Rico we loves you here come here any time and the Puerto Ricans no need passport to travel to the main land.

[@AlfonsoPerezBorroto]

Hi ! Just a correction, PRicans don’t need a passport to go to US mainland, with just the ID / DL we can fly. Other thing, any US Citizen living in 🇵🇷 (including Puerto Ricans) can’t vote for President, but if we reside in any state we can ! Is the political situation on the island of being a US TERRITORY

[@StartArtSmart-to5fv]

🇵🇷🤣👍Facts lol

[@asmith1pr]

I live in PR. I enjoyed this vlog very much, PR is a beautiful island. Maybe you did not have much time to explore other parts to see more beaches, rivers and historical architectures from the center, south, east and west side. So followers of these great vloggers don't just stay in San Juan.

[@ONWorldTravel]

We only had a few days so we were limited on what we could see this time, but we definitely plan on going back and seeing a lot more of the island! Thanks! 😊

[@robertovazquez8512]

Thanks for your visit. Always welcome.

[@joshuea]

Great video. I was going to correct it too, but I can see it's more than clear now that everyone has corrected it. 😂 Awesome video! Glad y'all enjoyed the island!

[@miltonpacheco1672]

We do not need a passport, only a government ID!!!!

[@ColtonMetal]

Wow I had no idea. Its so comfy and nice looking!

[@sugreev2001]

The lechon is PR is phenomenal. Surprised you missed eating that.

[@hectorgarcia3830]

ITS NOT ONLY PUERTO RICO ITS US VIRGIN ISLAND,GUAM MARIANA ISLAND, American SAMOA ,DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA .. WE CANT VITE BUT WE ARE USA TERRITORY AND WE HAVE CITIZENSHIP AS WELL.. WE LOVE 🇺🇸.... Not passport needs to travel or visi the MAI LAND just ID

[@ilvet49]

If in doubt You need to do research in order to accurately inform! As US citizens we Boricuas don’t need a (US) passport to travel anywhere in the mainland! Also Mofongo didn’t originate in the Dominican Republic its authentic Puerto Rican cuisine!!

[@joevuzekaz2030]

The Dominicans invented the best cigars in the world. The mofongo is actually a puertorrican creation.

[@nea273]

Here 100% Boricua. Thanks for visiting my island. We are going to spend some time in the island for Christmas with family and friends. Btw, the real food in away of the tourist areas. And the prices are way better.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! That’s good to know, we’ll have to go and try more local spots next time we’re there! 😋 Have fun this Christmas! 🎄

[@hectorrivera6624]

Good video but just to clarity, there's no question where Mofongo originated from. There's books, literature and music and even Dominicas chefs will tell you of Mofongo originating in PR. Again great video.

[@djchino]

Since 1917, (107 years) Puerto Ricans have the same Rights as any other Americans when our residence is in the Main land, and Any Main land Americans that move to Puerto Rico have the same rights any Puerto Ricans living in the Island. In other words we all have the same rights. If you were born in Colorado and move to Puerto Rico meaning your residence is now Puerto Rico you Can't vote for the President just like any other Puerto Ricans living in the island. Most North Americans don't know this because we are seen by many like any other hispanic speaking country or maybe just because we don't have the same skin color, it won't surprise me if some North Americans don't even know Hawaiian people are as Americans as any other Americans are. If Puerto Rico was Mexico there was no border it would have been like driving to Washington DC except People living in Washington DC can vote for the President., to put it into perspective I don't know if I can make it more clear

[@jq9158]

👍

[@melodyme6917]

I know that several people have already said this, but it is important to echo this issue: Puerto Ricans no, no, we do not need a passport to travel to any state in the United States. We can travel to the United States with an ID or driver's license. If we are going to travel outside the United States then we do need a passport.👍🇵🇷 P.S.: Remember if you see a Puerto Rican using the passport to travel to the United States it is because the passport is also considered an identification and for that reason they use it but they do not stamp it as they do on international flights they only verify it as identification of the person . 😊

[@Verovero99]

Yep, this! 👆🏽 Great vid but major disinformation issue here. Glad others are clarifying this in the comments.

[@SoundAlchemy-Matthew]

I lived in San Juan for 3 years and absolutely loved the lifestyle. You all captured some amazing footage that instantly had me missing it! Just a heads-up, though-La Perla isn’t a little town; it’s a neighborhood in Old San Juan that's beautiful during the day but known for gang and drug activity at night. Definitely a spot with a lot of character, but not without its risks

[@Verovero99]

This 👆🏽. Im puertorican and have never bothered going down to La Perla. Still don’t se the draw quite honestly. Even during the day can be dangerous. But if you must go, know what you’re getting yourself into. People (often tourists) have been killed for taking pictures, for example. So you should know you can’t be taking photos/vids down there. Do your research first.

[@joseaperezmelendez2217]

Hi, Puerto Rico is a US territory. Puertoricans are US citizens, we use the same US passport. We can move to any state. That's the same that you can move to another state .

[@mykangeloperezelkestilla-d4543]

Saludos…. Clarification…Mofongo is Puerto Rican ….fried green plantain and than smashed and seasoned filled with seafood or meat. Dominicans have Mangu it is boiled plantain and than smashed….love your chanel

[@margaritamarrero8264]

Went to see my son at Texas, didn’t use a passport, only an ID.

[@Elias-qj6nr]

Espectacular vídeo from Sanjuan ❤is amazing. The restaurant is fantastic. Thank you ❤

[@prhccpcpresident4457]

Please correct your video. FYI: No, Puerto Ricans do not need a passport to travel to the mainland United States: Citizenship Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens and can travel to any U.S. state without a passport. We are The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County Florida and we need for you to correct this because its misleading.

[@JonBainesNY]

My wife and I were just here in July. And it’s crazy that we went to ALL the same places 😂❤ Great minds think alike. Old San Juan bar scene was really fun, and crash boat beach was a paarrrrrtay

[@lillydejesus9510]

You're incorrect about the passport issues. Passports are for foreigners. Your driver's license will get you into the states that is it.

[@fernandotoro1852]

Nice video, thanks for sharing good restaurants. Not surprised how many people correctly commented that Puerto Ricans don’t need a U.S. passport to travel to the U.S.

[@normaelisa4776]

We don't need a passport to travel to the mainland.

[@felixolmo8179]

Mofongo is puerto rican. The Dominicans fell in love with it, but it's puerto rican. Look it up in Wikipedia as well.👍

[@chiclev3695]

Hi ! I am from Puerto Rico and I visited Orlando Florida on October to the horror nights and I traveled with out passport and without ID all I need it was a Visa card which everyone have in PR 😂. So yeah we don’t need passport to go to USA

[@robp3431]

Coming from S FL, I was surprised how few beach access locations there were near San Juan. We only decided to stay a couple days, then went to NW coast, Jobos beach and more, and was much better.

[@laborincana4490]

Yes. Beaches are public, but the access have been illegally privatized. That’s a legal issue here.

[@ahnalacey]

We don’t need passports to go to the “mainland”. We can vote in Presidential elections if we live on the mainland! But if you decide to live in PR you would not be able to vote in Presidential elections either.Just think, you don’t need a passport to fly between California and New Mexico, Nevada or HAWAII and Puerto Rico . Same for people who live and work in PR. Have you not seen the American Flags and Puerto Rican flags everywhere🤷🏻‍♀️ American History is Puerto Rico history and Vice versa.

[@angelmorales6012]

Wow didnt know Hubter S Thompson used to hang out at el Batey.

[@amgooder]

Don't feel bad MOST Americans don't know about P.R/U.S. relationship. She said we are attractive🥰something we knew😂 I was about to correct...Puerto Ricans do not need a passport to travel to USA! But half of the comments clarified it😂 It be nice to hear a comparison between D.R. and P.R. similarities/differences. Great shots📽btw!!!

[@StartArtSmart-to5fv]

🇵🇷🤣👍 Facts

[@zulynava4059]

She should feel bad about her ignorance. Also before doing a video she should have done her homework and fact check what she was going to say. All the comments are from people correcting her.

[@galileo2024]

Great video. You should try the west coast of PR as well.

[@therichtershow]

great video! useful information

[@donald8354]

Not true about needing passport to travel from PR to mainland US.

[@JenuelGonzalez]

Puertoricans don't need a passport to travel to the mainland. We can move freely just like any other US citizen.

[@jmedina3702]

Very nice video thanks❤❤❤.

[@oherroprease207]

Entertaining channel for sure! I like the editing style. Also I commend you guys for not using Olivia in bikinis to milk views.

[@fredgonzalez7136]

She is wrong, Puerto Ricans don't need a passport to travel to the U.S. mainland, which is like traveling from NY to California.

[@Jorge-p5x6c]

Sorry but there's no arguments to who the mofongo belongs too, and every dominican know mofongo it's Puerto Rican, if you don't believe it, ask a dominican, they have something similar which it's delicious also, but their dish called mangu it's servr for breakfast and it's boiled mash plantains, served with eggs salami and cheeese.... so don't get it wrong my friend we will defend what belongs to us with all our heart....so make sure you don't give wrong information....

[@grosario370]

Wrong! We don't need pasaport to the mainland! Just iD

[@joselopezmoya9786]

Well, if you stay in SAN JUAN everything is more expensive than in the rest of the island GET OUT OF SAN JUAN and enjoy the rest of the beuty of the island.

[@RedCandelaria]

5:53 we dont need a passport!

[@elliottrobles9104]

El plato típico de PR Arroz con Gandule carne de cerdo y pasteles. El Mofóngo comenzó la popularidad en los años 80. Y es vendido muy caro cuando un Plátano cuesta entre .75 o .50.

[@ac1888]

¿Qué tiene que ver eso con el origen del mofongo? El mofongo es de Puerto Rico. Ha sido parte de la cultura puertorriqueña por generaciones. No empezó en los 80.

[@RIchardleepr]

We don't need a passport to go to the US. We are born Americans.

[@TonyVoice-X]

Voting rights are tied to where you reside. Even you would lose the right to vote for the president, senators, and representatives if you moved to Puerto Rico. As for the ID requirements for traveling, there is no difference between a Puerto Rican living on the island and an American living on the mainland.

[@ManuelPerez-mc5bg]

No Passport.. Come on now! We are citizens like you said, why would we need a Passport lol

[@davismusk9687]

Very 😎 cool!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! Cheers

[@JoeSage55]

Congratulations!

[@lourdespitrello592]

MOFONGO BORN IN PR, THE DOMINICAN ADOPTED...BUT IS BORN IN PR.

[@BSsssssy]

Just subscribed to this channel. How do they pay to travel like this?!

[@bestiaman]

Idk if this is your only video in PR but you are missing a whole lot of good food and drinks. Also theres a lot to see and discover around the island 😊

[@luzgarcia9705]

No, please correct. PRs no need passport for usa.

[@xNemesiSxPR]

there is no issue, i heard another video mention that, never heard of the issue before. Mofongo is from PR, Mangu is from DR. they are basically the same i guess.

[@JorgeBobe-ok1nw]

San Juan is not the only place on the Island,,go West,,much cheaper and great beaches weekend nights party hardy

[@coolbreeze2873]

Not only does it feel like it is its own country, it should be its own country/sovereign nation.

[@jp1431]

Only if the majority of Puerto Ricans wants independence. For now, majority seems to prefer statehood or current status.

[@coolbreeze2873]

@ Hopefully that will change eventually.

[@VMan29397]

Its shifting

[@kyordannydelvalle523]

​@@jp1431It is already shifting little by little

[@MikeHunt-yl1so]

​@@jp1431 majority does not want statehood. Majority wants to stay as it is. Pro statehood has been on a decline and independence movement is on the rise

[@reivel4360]

To correct the record, Puertorricans , don’t need US Pasport to travel from PR to US and viceversa. Puerto Ricans were given US citizenship since 1917. We carry US passport.

[@shadowassassin7843]

Now go to the west side , north to south… west of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@jefte788]

Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to USA. Check your information sources.

[@MelvinGracia-v5g]

Darling...... just to let you know...We don't need a Passport to fly to the Main Land. Your flight is considering a Domestic Flight.

[@davidrios3650]

What you talking about how the US took Hawaii and how your videos want to do so

[@CarlosGarcia-ej4ty]

Puerto Rican are american citizen by birth and if they move to a state they can vote in election like any other citizen.

[@ChristianMFrank]

Act 20 & 22 were changed to Act 60.

[@kyordannydelvalle523]

You have to get out of San Juan. This is the mistakes many foreigners do. Puerto Rico is not San Juan. There are even places more beautiful than San Juan.

[@lillydejesus9510]

In Puerto Rico you vote in the primaries. You need to be stateside to vote for the president.

[@augieviz2088]

I travel with a Real ID drivers license to and from PR to USA.. No passport

[@WillieLigo]

Mofongo is 💯 Puertorican, mangu is Dominican , Puertorican mofongo is fry , Dominican is cooked in water

[@ibon11]

Who told you we need a passport to go to the US?

[@abbieburgos9794]

We only nrrd a passport to travel internationally, like every US citizen.

[@ancruz0511]

Puertoricans don't need a passport to go to the usa mainland, and yes, we can vote for the president of the US if we are in the mainland. It's not because we are Puertoricans, because we are living in an unincorporated territory. For example, a person from the mainland can vote for the president, but if he or she lives in PR cannot. They need to travel the mainland to vote.

[@evelyn3242]

No no, we don’t need a passport to travel to the mainland, please correct

[@davidhumphrey2593]

In addition to Puerto Rico, how about Guam and American Samoa?? And, even larger, how about Alaska or Hawaii?? What do you think of any more of these HMM?? 🤔🤔

[@alicecasiano185]

The mofongo is 100% puertorrican. DR has mangú.

[@amycole2773]

When is baby coming?! Congratulations

[@ssam98]

You are mistaken Puerto Ricans on the in Puerto Rico, do not need a passport to travel to the mainland in fact, their passport are US passports when they travel out the country so yes, you have to fix that on your video

[@MrSamosisimo]

Think of it this way, as Puerto Ricans we are Americans, and our passports are American, why would we need a visa to go to a territory we are citizens of? No, we do not need a passport to go to the mainland!

[@benitolopez9969]

Yes Mofongo is Puerto Rican never been Dominican. The Dominicans do a great job cooking Mofongo but its boricua !

[@LuisSoto-gm8nf]

WRONG information, Puertoricans have never used a passport to travel to the mainland only to internacional travel like all other US citizens!!!

[@coolbreeze2873]

The only country Puerto Ricans don't need a passport to travel is to the United States of America.

[@MariaAlvarez-d7q]

Puerto Ricans are American citizens who do not need passports to travel to or from the U.S. mainland.

[@Rgross27]

I am an avid watcher of OWT and I am just going to ask this because of what I am seeing and noticing...... By all of the different camera angles and the hiding of Olivia's mid section with a purse and always of her walking away camera shots, are we expecting??????... Just curious..... Love the channel and always watching here in Michigan...

[@linmurray436]

And the wedding and engagement ring she's wearing. Happy!