LA PERLA WALKING TOUR IN SAN JUAN PR | Is La Perla Puerto Rico dangerous?

Today, we take you to La Perla, in Old San Juan!
So, is La Perla Puerto Rico dangerous?
La Perla in San Juan, Puerto Rico is often associated with crime and we think it has an unfair stigma as a dangerous neighborhood in San Juan. Nothing bad happened to us when we were there during the day time walking through La Perla! You should visit if you can!
By the way, La Perla became even more famous when Luis Fonsi used it as a backdrop for the music video, Despacito.
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[@ramonpfister2424]

Proud people live in La Perla. They are not too keen to gringos, but give them respect and you will get it back. NEVER go there at night, you may not return from a visit after dark.

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted! 😀🇵🇷

[@eeee504]

Bs

[@tonyfeliciano2717]

Puerto Ricans are gringos black Chinese Tainos and Lebanese There's no color puertorican is a colorless is a Way of thinking So if you are racist we will laugh 😂 at you be it black or white

[@smuh924]

@@eeee504 not bs ma dad was in the mafia back over there since 12 years old nd them niggas don’t play

[@myleonhomes]

@@tonyfeliciano2717 Gringos are American who are not Hispanic or Latino.

[@jenna1892]

Videos like this is what get people in trouble. La Perla is a dangerous place and there are many tourists who do not know the ins and outs of this area. It is not for tourists. Anyone looking to go there, be careful. It’s not what this man is portraying it to be. PR is a beautiful island and La Perla has great qualities but do not be naive.

[@butterfliesohmy]

Why don’t they want pictures taken? Is it only tourist or can locals take pictures?

[@jenna1892]

@@butterfliesohmy you just have to be respectful. Illegal things happen in that area and they don’t want to end up in someone’s pictures or videos. Visitors just need to be respectful and aware that this area is different from the main tourists spots in PR.

[@theRTWguys]

We went during the San Sebastian Festival and they were a lot of people, ie visitors and tourists around La Perla. They even had a few pop up parties around the neighborhood.

[@straightbettingislife9407]

Someone from my city in Delaware (USA) just got murdered and burned the other day... DEFINITELY not a safe place to go. That’s how I got to your video today.

[@faa1412]

Okay but now I'm reading that he bought marijuana and started taking pictures when the dealers ASKED him not to; ... always two sides to every story. Why would you take pictures with the dealers still nearby, even when they warned you not to? Americans act too entitled and arrogant sometimes. Also, why go to a 'slum' when you can buy it legally in the U.S.??

[@lissymonacillo]

Idk but sumthin is missing in da story.

[@straightbettingislife9407]

@@faa1412 I was in PR last February and before booking I wanted to know the places to avoid and that place was top one. I dont fear it because I trust that I move off respect and thurl vibes. I believe IF that is the story. Some ppl fly to places and want to feel as they home. So say he wanted some weed. Someone could of told him “in the pearl you can get all that.”Some people also don’t bother to do research on their whereabouts. He was only 24 probably wanted to smoke and even if they told him no pictures.. I don’t think anyone in their right mind would be trapped there still taking pictures after they said not to. I heard they been having issues with black tourists for some time disrespecting their rules and I believe that they took this out on him. Nothing I could see he did to deserve all that by simply coping some weed.. if anything he came to spending money. Nobody know the true details but him and who was there. They killed him like he killed one of theirs or was police/ snitch. RIP to Loat 🙏🏾

[@rexarashy2036]

@@straightbettingislife9407 There sign and warning, am from Puerto Rico i recomend not to go there.

[@forevermalani3435]

There’s drug movement in that area. Just be mindful and don’t go at night. Also no pictures.

[@juangerardo9933]

I like your attitude man. “Peoples misconceptions about a place are not gonna keep me from visiting a place”. I visited today as the sun was going down. People were friendly and kept to themselves. Nice bars and music by the murals of the salseros. Like you many people told me not to go down there and everyone has a story of something that has happened to someone they know or heard about. La Perla is a very picturesque community.

[@theRTWguys]

For sure!! Thanks for watching 😀🇵🇷

[@dianefrasca6004]

Loved La Perla!

[@eduardofamiliabaseball7664]

Very nice. Great work with the content.

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you 😀

Really nice video, being in La Perla is definitely an outstanding and interesting experience. You went in the morning when basically everything seems to be more safe and certaintly things are totally different. I was there 2 days ago at night (around 9pm), on a Sunday and the panorama was completely different. It is a place to visit though.

[@theRTWguys]

Oh wow! Maybe we will (carefully) be back to La Perla in the evening or night someday -

[@t-real7088]

Is there a particular reason as to why Puerto Rico is popular as a travel destination for U.S.A. citizens lately?

[@HeetJoshiofficial]

Wow scary place! But it just wants you to explore more haha! And its soo beautiful and colourful. Just curious what is your camera equipment? Because your video looks so clean and stable :)

[@andreacamila6234]

La perla can be dangerous, tourist should go down there without wanting to cause trouble and being very respectful, especially with filming the wrong things. There's drug movement envolved and if you're a tourist you should keep that in mind. With the pandemic closing many other countries, tourism has gone up exponentially on the island and because tourist were being disrespectful, they got a bad rep recently so that is something to keep in mind when coming here in general. Be respectful and wear your mask. We take guidelines very seriously and out health system is very fragile

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you for your input!

[@twinboys6401]

Be respectful and if someone says no pics or video LISTEN!!

[@shininglion2872]

I doubt If im over there I'm being pressed over a picture. Real reason is niggas getting caught on a pic wit drugs or on sum gang shi keep it a 100

[@shininglion2872]

What I said sound aggressive but I'm actually serious. If we think logically I'm not gonna beat someone up over a pic of a surrounding area. But based of the info I see in these comments it's most likely over gang stuff and being caught in camera

[@Svenywhere]

Those colours on the houses are great. Some good street art. Very quiet at the moment when you are walking around.

[@theRTWguys]

Yup, for sure. Thanks for watching, Sven! 😀

[@SheahenExplorations]

How cool!! The sights the music the colors, THE IGUANA!!!! Iguana 🦎 your video is making it tough for me to keep by passing our territory. When did the locals say is the best time to go when the waves aren’t so crazy

[@theRTWguys]

Summer time is always the best time to visit Puerto Rico, but it may be way too hot for my likings. But definitely - visit PR someday. Thanks for watching!

[@djonenonly6332]

Good thing you missed the two main Streets...... Trust me they were watching you

[@theRTWguys]

Oh, I'm sure!

[@ramonpfister2424]

Three entrances to el barrio means they see everyone coming in and going out.

[@kdhjy5]

Well let me answer your question is la perla dangerous. Yes!!! My step dad was shot in the head and killed, all of my fiance friends got killed, a friend of mine recently got killed, my fiance was from the streets in la Perla, he was a bad person not to me or our kids but in the street he confessed to doing the same. Bt i guess carma got him back take a life loose a life. ☹️🙏🙁 During the day you wont see any crime and its not everyday crime but dont be walking around at night.

[@CuponerasAlRescate]

Cool video, very interesting! Growing up in PR we were always told to never go to La Perla.

[@theRTWguys]

We have heard it from a lot of locals, although some were pretty dismissive too.

[@IvanKosenkov]

We've been there in December 2013. Actually it was quite a place. Community members were pushing the drugs on the streets at the daytime. They were mostly friendly though.

[@theRTWguys]

Very nice - did you enjoy your visit to La Perla? I'm sure it was a different world back in 2013.

[@IvanKosenkov]

@@theRTWguys to be honest we spent very small time there. IDK, it didn't feel like safe. Maybe I was paranoid, but I felt being watched by young residents as a possible prey.

[@theRTWguys]

Fair enough! Thanks for sharing, Ivan!

[@tanglulu777]

I love puerto rico i hope to visit it one day !

[@theRTWguys]

Definitely 😀

[@Poppaea-Sabina]

I went right down there when I visited PR in the 80s. Syringes all over the ground. It was scary. No pretty artwork. No welcome signs. Just a long path with one way bothh in and out.

[@theRTWguys]

I'm sure it was a different experience back then -

[@edmarcano4681]

love your video

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you 😀🇵🇷

[@elenab6297]

My son lived in PR for 3.5 years and you have to respect la Perla. Please don’t tell tourist to go visit La Perla. Unless you know someone there, you don’t just walk in. He got to play basketball because he knew guys from there and was invited. But when there was something going down, they would tell him to stay out. If anyone just decided to go play basketball or just walk in, I don’t think it would be a good outcome.

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted

[@dgcastellanos]

It’s a bit arrogant to tell a local they have misconceptions. I was born and raised in PR and everyone (including tough people) knew going there was basically a game of Russian roulette. The only way to go there safely was with someone that was well known in the area. Crime used to be a lot worse there in the 80s but is definitely not an area for tourists.

[@theRTWguys]

Well said -

[@places-travelvideos4k335]

Cool guys

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you!!

[@YizzleYakumDown]

Gotta go into the projects during the night, the community surrounding is a nice place

[@theRTWguys]

Hmmm that's a thought!

[@YizzleYakumDown]

The Round the World Guys PR in general is a beautiful and safe place to live. Even when I moved to the island in 1998 crime was way worse but The country is small and most people treat one another like family.

[@olahshiab8154]

I love it there! The people are freaking awesome ❤️ The history amazing. Slaves and non whites that were not allowed in the city lived there. The strength of community is strong and continues. The night life I enjoyed. Went by myself with no problems. Drinks were really good. Service that was provided was great. Respect the places you go and in return the community will respect you. P.s it's not what they make it out to be. They do for their community and it's from the muscle, blood, sweat, and tears cause the system isn't doing for them. In my opinion the governing bodies just want that location so they will do everything to stop folks from coming. May La Perla continue to grow and prosper.

[@theRTWguys]

🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@Kerryg1132]

Non-whites? No. That’s not true. I’m pretty white and I’m from la Perla. I don’t know why you would make this comment and I have no idea why this guy would post this video. Stay outta the area. You may get caught in the crossfire. Happens all the time. You just don’t hear about it. Godspeed.

[@DearbornResident]

You missed a street or two. I casually strolled around the neighborhood a few days ago as a tourist, made a turn and took the upper road back towards the cemetery and came across a few guys posted on the side of the road with all kinds of drugs not shy to make a sale.

[@theRTWguys]

Yup, seems like we did miss a few streets in La Perla! We didn't see a lot of people around that day in the neighborhood, so we never had an idea on how residents would view visitors to their area, either. Please stay safe, and thanks for watching!

[@theRTWguys]

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[@liljill6500]

I went in 2007 with two very large gentleman one of whom was Puerto Rican one was Peruvian it was a different place then, then again I wasn’t on the main streets...afterwards we jumped the wall to the cemetery it was beautiful

[@theRTWguys]

I'm sure 2007 La Perla was a very different place than 2020. Did you go through different roads that we took here, then?

[@liljill6500]

The Round the World Guys I did, but I walked on those as well I think? ...Though they looked a bit different. Did you go into the cemetery? I know you’re not supposed to but it’s really incredible

[@nkjassal]

Nicely done, white guy! Really enjoyed watching this. Am in San Juan right now and went to La Factoria and La Verguenza Viejo San Juan and looked upon La Perla, next time I'm in the neighborhood will be sure to go there. Thanks!!

[@theRTWguys]

Enjoy Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@Eileenktravles]

I am obsessed w/ La Perla and can't wait to get back there!

[@theRTWguys]

For sure! Thanks for watching :)

[@sylviadiaz9179]

That neighborhood used to have high crime rate but had calmed down in recent years.

[@theRTWguys]

For sure! They have the prettiest views of the ocean for sure!

[@haidishafik6761]

Thanks for your respect, but you were a little risky. La Perla is a beautiful place to visit, but you should go with a native guide to avoid problems. As you said, it was founded hundred years ago by the people who came looking for jobs due to no agriculture on the country. They started to build their humble houses in that place, now La Perla. Good and nice people can be found, but is known that they do not want visitors on certain areas where drugs can be found. We are a mix of three races: native taínos, Spain people, and African slaves, so our skin can be black, brown or white. Skin color in Puerto Rico is not a problem for us. Be respectful and safe wherever you go. Blessings from Puerto Rico.

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you for your input, Haidi! Stay safe!

[@jaihatch]

Interesting. When my black girlfriends and I went it was like Puerto Rican’s never seen black women. Everyone kept looking at us🙂 maybe we were very cute to them

[@theRTWguys]

@@jaihatch everybody, not just Puerto Ricans, would appreciate cute black women ❤️

[@recepcaocountry7246]

I'd love visit La Perla ! Unique and very beautiful place and nice simple people ! Greetings from Brasil ! God bless La Perla

[@espacespr6557]

I have a question, do you like the Favelas in Brasil?

[@recepcaocountry7246]

@@espacespr6557 Some favelas , not all , but the sabe system you know ?!

[@espacespr6557]

@@recepcaocountry7246 well the reason for me mentioning it this is basically La Perla is extremely similar to the favelas in Brasil. Beautiful, but very very dangerous area. Not even locals go to La Perla. So from the bottom of my heart, if you decide to visit La Perla please be safe and aware. This is coming from a stranger I know, but I am from PR.

[@recepcaocountry7246]

But La Perla is amazing, difirent of others , i think there is a good place tô live , Just respect each other, kids, old people, so everybody......

[@espacespr6557]

@@recepcaocountry7246 You are half right. In terms of respecting your surroundings and the community of course. To live? To each their own right, but personally on the safety side it’s extremely low. Their is a drug point cartel in La Perla so it’s very hard for you to live a regular life in La Perla or even visit.

[@naniortiz1192]

This video is extremely misleading and things like this is why a young man died today. Do not shoot videos at La Perla the residents there dont like it, as someone from the Island this is not a place you go to and record.

[@naniortiz1192]

@Loro loro Correct they warn you and tell you the rules if you go with a tour guide, if you don’t listen they don’t care who you are or what they will get away with whatever they do cops don’t even go down there.

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted -

[@eeee504]

He was disrespectful and filming drug dealers same stuff would happen in America

[@rabiddogoncrack]

They bought drugs, were told no photos or videos, they played the "macho men" game and they lose.

[@higherlife3296]

You didn’t even go down there, you will never go there at night with those cameras

[@theRTWguys]

Hahaha I'm sure there are spots that we missed 😀🇵🇷

[@irmazamot7363]

Chévere me encanta la perla.yo estudie en San Juan.y no se ve las entradas de la Perla.

[@theRTWguys]

¡Qué emocionante que hayas estudiado en San Juan y que te encante La Perla! Es un lugar verdaderamente único y lleno de historia. Lamento que no hayas podido ver las entradas de La Perla en el video. A veces, ciertos detalles pueden quedar fuera debido a la duración o el enfoque del video. ¡Espero que puedas visitar La Perla nuevamente y disfrutar de su belleza en persona!

[@t-real7088]

This place is dangerous at night particularly at times when there's no multitudes of people there because of the drug dealing environment and harsh antics towards people they perceive as enemies. I heard stories since I was a kid of people that got fed to crocodiles and so on.

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted

[@EricSPizarro]

You mean alligators there are no crocodiles in PR

[@t-real7088]

@@EricSPizarro Crocodile is a term that is used sometimes loosely to include all extant members of Crocodilia, including alligators.

[@DrEzail]

Today, I walked into La Perla from the east side (through the gate). I did not know anything about this place.... I thought it could be a nice neighborhood to walk around... I shot a short video walking in. I saw some people selling drugs just next to the gate... After few steps, the whole street just stopped and looked at me. Obviously, I did not belong there. I was told by a man to put my camera into my pocket and do not shoot any video. Saw some more sketchy people, speeded up my walk, and left as soon as I saw the stairs out. This video is misleading. Be really careful if you want to go there. Especially if you are a white tourist.

[@theRTWguys]

We had a very different experience in La Perla. Glad to hear that nothing bad happened to you, tho!

[@andrewelam1612]

You have a interesting story

[@dianefrasca6004]

I found the people to be friendly and hospitable.

[@rabiddogoncrack]

It all depends in your attitude. If you're friendly they'll be friendly. If you're a pain in the ass they'll deal with you accordingly. In other words, they'll pay you with the same coin. No hipocricy like in the mainland.

[@megmuthafucka]

Thank you for this video of the culturally rich barrio, La Perla. I was able to find a beach house on Airbnb just mere steps from the beautiful ocean in La Perla! booked after watching this :)

[@theRTWguys]

Very nice! We love puerto rico and hopefully we will be back soon 😀

[@davidguerra9994]

😐been there many times,going back again

[@theRTWguys]

Awesome 😎

[@pacorodriguez1394]

You should not go to La Perla or recommend anyone to go to La Perla. I live here. La Perla has not changed. They just killed a tourist there. Tourist are always open season BeWARE.

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted -

[@dgcastellanos]

Right if this guy wanted to roll the dice it’s one thing but telling people “oh definitely take a stroll” is really bad advice

[@lilyflower4510]

but I want to see it my mom's family is from Puerto Rico and I wanna learn my history. I won't have no cameras just to show my kids.

[@lilyflower4510]

Is there someone that will take someone through it to see it.

[@DrizzyGreen_]

I’m here rn 😂

[@theRTWguys]

😀🇵🇷

[@turboheat5870]

Going to PR in a couple weeks, looking forward to go visit la perla, great video! 🇵🇷

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you - enjoy Puerto Rico 😀🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@maricelalares3196]

Did you get to go? How was it, did you do a tour to la Perla?

[@kimlee2298]

I’ve been here...Um however only in the day and just looked at the scenery saw a very pretty black cat then left

[@theRTWguys]

Pretty much all you can do, I suppose -

[@ruthortiz5446]

I accidentally en up in la perla and I didn’t know the history till today 07/27/2021 and tbh I had a great night.

[@theRTWguys]

Good to know 😊🇵🇷

[@mellisyarnandbookadventure4895]

Ok so I’m in Puerto Rico right now with my family and my husband is native Puerto Rican we took like five steps down and said umm nope we stood there me my husband and my kids looked out over la perla and my 16 yr old said no it doesn’t feel right we don’t belong here that’s all I needed to turn around and go back up those 5 steps( mind you none of us knew if the crime or killings before hand) I asked her later why she said that and she said it just didn’t feel right but could really explain it.

[@theRTWguys]

Oh thanks for sharing your experience. It's good that you trusted your instinct -

[@coquuii3166]

I’m sure there’s a comment like this but in case not I’ll say it myself as a PR..I wonder how many people were followed or got hurt thinking they can go to La Perla now😅 I never have personally because I would never go to the hood in the US because that’s not my territory. Especially since there ain’t gonna be no cops to help save me. Same thing here this is the one spot where cops abandoned so hopefully not too many did especially gringos cuz if u ain’t somewhat dark skin then god bless you and hope you got home safe cuz your just asking for it. Even less chances of walking out if you go at night. Crime did go down a lot but Ik drug dealers roam most here so just make sure you don’t interrupt there Business and you should be okay though.

[@eeee504]

Cops to save me 😂 yea ur just a 🐱

[@theRTWguys]

It's understandable that safety concerns would be on your mind, and you bring up some valid points. Exploring unfamiliar neighborhoods can be risky, both in Puerto Rico and anywhere else. It's always wise to prioritize personal safety. Thank you for sharing your perspective and insights about La Perla. It's crucial for travelers to be aware of potential risks and exercise caution while exploring new places.

[@AlexFromnic]

Just because he was okay.. frankly? He was very lucky. My mom's puertorican and she says hell no she would never go there. And she's puerto rican. This white boy has no idea.

[@theRTWguys]

LOL

[@naufalpontianak3821]

Kapan di uplode

[@theRTWguys]

Beberapa Minggu lagi

[@lolalove1555]

Honestly,is not a spot for tourist .Locals don't even go and visit. But if you do decide to go ,mind your business and only visit during the daytime.

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted

[@djonenonly6332]

Good thing you went in thru the western side...... And not straight ahead or thru the hot block you definantly would have got checked on your camerA

[@theRTWguys]

OH hahaha - that's crazy. I'd love to come back, perhaps with a local to show us around, if possible. Thanks for letting us know!

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[@Lilysuperstarers]

Close family member of mine works as a paramedic, the biggest hauls of dead people he gets are the ones coming from la Perla. It is by no means a safe place to be running around especially at night. Most cops stationed there are playing quite the risky game with their buddies going missing

[@theRTWguys]

Oh wow

[@jasonk9770]

La Perla is not for tourists, and certainly not for taking photos and video. Don't encourage people to do things that can get them in trouble.

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted

[@sergioojeda2037]

Brahhhh you didn’t even go down la perla blvd but I agree it’s my favorite neighborhood

[@theRTWguys]

LOL

[@tooneov]

Go through the main road on the uphill side and speed bumps will force you to stop by young drug dealers blocking the entrance where they'll try to push heavy drugs on you and possibly worse if they're having a bad day. I would not suggest exploring la perla. Just checked it out. Could end on a bad note 4 sure

[@theRTWguys]

Yup, thanks for watching! 😀🇵🇷

[@mkell2004]

So in 2018 I visited San Juan, I rented a moped and found myself in La Perla. At 1pm in the afternoon while riding through the neighborhood and group of about 6 people pretended like I dropped my phone off the moped. When I slowed the moped down one person grabbed my shoulder and handle bar, another teller “gimme the bike, gimme the bike” and another person pulled a gun from his waist band and I hit the gas and got the hell out of there. I told the police at the cemetery entrance and they said “you gotta be careful” but they wouldn’t go in to see what had happened. The moped shop was surprised they didn’t shoot me. That was my experience.

[@theRTWguys]

Oh wow - thank you for sharing your story.

[@theRTWguys]

Glad that you came out ok

[@abrahamorellana9622]

Your video is awesome. I hope you check the rest of puerto rico.

[@theRTWguys]

Yes! We have the Puerto Rico playlist where we visited El Yunque as well as Vieques. We will be back someday 😀🇵🇷

[@crazygurl1100]

Just came back from PR. went to La Perla around 1am and stayed by the cemetery then went down farther to where there was a club. Just going to say I’m going to need therapy for what happened in that club

[@theRTWguys]

Oh, now I'm curious -

[@danielperalta3727]

What happened ???

[@crazygurl1100]

@@theRTWguys I was sexually assaulted😔

[@crazygurl1100]

@@danielperalta3727 I was sexually assaulted…😔

[@anomitas]

What did you expect at 1 am

[@guillermofuentes151]

People's misconceptions of La Perla come from when the place was ridden with crime up until the 90s. It's not pretty safe now but older people who lived through the 20th century just keep repeating it's dangerous based on what they saw on the news back then.

[@theRTWguys]

💯

[@vevecastillonava985]

They told us not to go .. we still did I loved it !!! It was a damn movie after 11pm

[@theRTWguys]

It has a pretty backdrop for sure!

[@t-real7088]

I entered La Perla a few times in the past as I'm from P.R. and it's either a party or a place where you could get drugs quietly.

[@SIDEKICKPIMP]

Please be aware this place is not safe at night please no phones your life is worth more than taking pictures

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you for your input!

[@gladyscolon5444]

Wow,wow..la perla..despasito......

[@theRTWguys]

😃

[@katscarantini4144]

People beware!!! . La perla is very famous , for being a high crime area. Tourist have been murdered there. This week one just got killed and burned. He's very fortunate he came out alive. Although beautiful . Highly not recommend .I wonder if after video he was ok? Research this area la perla before you follow this video. Please !

[@theRTWguys]

Oh wow. Stay safe, everyone. Thanks for your input, Kat!

[@katscarantini4144]

@@theRTWguys you are welcome ! Stay safe as well .

[@katscarantini4144]

I enjoy your ch , just subscribed . I'm working on mine now .

[@naniortiz1192]

There were two guys one was burned alive the other one was shot at and he got out. They mean it when they say no cameras, respect their rules especially since you’re in someone else’s home. this video is so misleading

[@katscarantini4144]

@@naniortiz1192 I agree nani. People now with challenges , Are out of control. They need to respect. Although murder is not the way . Someone warns me of danger , I listen

[@biggchaka1614]

Yeah So I Just Had A Friend Almost Kidnapped With Her Friends There!!!

[@theRTWguys]

Oh - glad that they were doing ok!

[@AlexFromnic]

This guy looks like an easy target. He got lucky. Guys like this guy other tourists in trouble.

[@theRTWguys]

Sure thing

[@theRTWguys]

If you say so

[@JoseMartinez-wc6du]

Tell that to the guys from Delaware, one beaten to death then burned , other in hospital 🥲

[@theRTWguys]

Sorry to hear

[@rabiddogoncrack]

No to speak ill about the deceased, but they decided to act like morons.

[@KavonSykes]

Reply to me and tell me the thoughts about that incident

[@theRTWguys]

I don't know much about it, but of course a loss of life is never a good thing. Sorry that it happened - condolences to the victims families.

[@naufalpontianak3821]

Yang di Khatulis Tiwa pontianak

[@theRTWguys]

Tunggu saja

[@bugsycline3798]

I've ventured down there around sunset. I wanted to buy weed and I found it. I purchased it from a gang of street kids a few who had machine guns. they were nice enough, even though about 30 of them surrounded us with fishing tackle boxes of every drug you had ever heard of. we treated them with respect and we got respect back. Most tourists should stay away ...

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you for sharing your experience ☺️

[@DeDeDaCeo]

Bro don’t ever tell people to check out la perla 🤦🏽‍♂️a Tourist just went missing a few days ago going over there, if you want to debunk this go this week:)

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted -

[@wallyarroyo7939]

Do not enter that place if you value your life. I am from Puerto Rico and have never and will never go in there. There is nothing interesting there anyways.

[@theRTWguys]

We visited during the San Sebastian festival

[@annknows802]

Don't let your phones or cameras be seen if u happen to find yourself in there! You need to warn people if you're saying this is some ideal tourist spot. You didn't go or film down IN there. That's a good thing. Someone could think you filmed em while you're just happily munching on a snack n posting a pic. It's definitely one of the places where ppl go for drugs. I don't judge others' money or vices. Not my business. But let's not pretend it's in any way tourist friendly. Esp if u don't know the unspoken rules. Waze will take you down there if you're going to El Morro. Drug dealers counting n dealing out in the open today. Blocking the already tiny street. No way to turn your car back or go around, few intersections. I was looking at my phone gps while they're selling in the car before me. Whatever. Not my business. I'm trying to mind my own business and looking down bc you're STUCK. It's one lane TIGHT in there. Dealer warned me- put up your phone. I wasn't..gotcha. I realized what a dumb vulnerable mistake i made going into ANY place I can't back out from or go around. One bad turn and there was no turning back. Anyone with street sense knows that feeling. This could end badly. If u find things going bad there's NO FAST OR EASY WAY OUT and us tourists can't carry. You don't know who's doing what and they got their own set of rules that aren't posted for tourists to see. It's not a simple respect thing.

[@theRTWguys]

Fully noted

[@JDR18297pr]

When people tells you not to go there because is a very bad place, when they say that they are not saying you will be killed😂, but just to be careful how you approach people there, and when you see groups of people doing they're bussines and they tell you not to record, and if you keep doing it, now you are in trouble, but other than is a nice place to visit, beautiful people there too, now, night time, don't even try, stay away, unless of course you are a crackhead addict and want to get your med, go, but and get the hell out, they even tell you like that. GO!!!!

[@theRTWguys]

We went during the San Sebastian festival, so there were a lot of other visitors, too.

[@official_jeruhan2246]

I will never step foot in that place.

[@theRTWguys]

😀

[@NomadAngie]

Looks like you didn't get deep inside of La Perla, but your video was very respectful of the community.

[@theRTWguys]

Thank you!

[@maribelmartinez5968]

Never saw a person like why didn’t you speak to people ?

[@theRTWguys]

We didn't see many people there when we visited -

[@micahmassey8444]

Very misleading video.

[@theRTWguys]

We're just sharing our experience.

[@marycasanova834]

I was 20 and used to walk around la perla in the 70s people would stare...i look very gringa...nobody bothered me.

[@theRTWguys]

Oh wow, that would be a very interesting experience 😶‍🌫️

[@rabiddogoncrack]

It all depends in your attitude. If you're friendly they'll be friendly. If you're a pain in the ass they'll deal with you accordingly. In other words, they'll pay you with the same coin. No hipocricy like in the mainland.

[@theRTWguys]

Fair enough

[@blackbeard5752]

Do one at night!! Your not ready for thah

[@theRTWguys]

Probably

[@mjohns1179]

No. He. Didn't.

[@theRTWguys]

🧐

[@EricSPizarro]

Most dangerous place in Puerto Rico period.

[@theRTWguys]

It is!

[@EricSPizarro]

Update February 6- Three tourists were stabbed last night in this place.

[@kengebrown7324]

So he can film but that young black boy was trying to take pictures and was shot and killed

[@theRTWguys]

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[@stevepoopster940]

I am a dumb American and when I'm no longer on probation I'm going and looking for beautiful mami.s people need to understand if you not from the hood why go there its not you when I go I'm being me my Spanish is street not book and people know it when you talk and are more open to you

[@theRTWguys]

A fair statement - Thanks for sharing

[@israelpagan5535]

jajajaja el dise por si te quieres mudar tiene buenos sitios esta loco

[@theRTWguys]

We visited during the San Sebastian and there were a lot of other visitors too.

[@ralphmarquez9548]

You were only at the entrance fool .

[@theRTWguys]

Sure!

[@tonyfeliciano2717]

Man! Stay out of San Juan period San Juan sucks and is always crowded anywhere in Puerto Rico is better even Bayamon is better And the Northwest of Puerto Rico has everything you can find in San Juan with out the crowds. We even have an airport with flights to LAX Florida Newark new York.

[@theRTWguys]

This is the first time I've heard it 🙂

[@theRTWguys]

If you watch our Puerto Rico playlist, we actually did travel outside San Juan to even Vieques

[@cherayaesters9343]

You are showing your white male privilege by discarding people’s advice to not go there unless you are invited by someone who lives there. I find it very disrespectful to act like you are “ fearless” .. when in fact you are just the least vulnerable and most protected person in society- a white male. Other people will watch this video and think it is ok to go there and film, just a couple days ago a tourist (black man) was killed and burned for taking pictures on the street of la perla. I live on the island and it makes me sick to my stomach to see white privileged travelers ignoring the strong cultural symbols around them. They do NOT want you there- especially filming and advertising it. Please try to check your privilege - it is not bravery it is ego.

[@theRTWguys]

Not going to make a big fuss about your comment. Thank you for it. I was there for the San Sebastián festival. There were a lot of people in San Juan and in La Perla. Many were taking pics and filming. I wasn't the only white guy, but I certainly was in the minority. Lots of hispanic and african americans there too. All having fun and chatting. I found it to be very friendly. Are you from La Perla? Do you know the people there? What makes you believe I was exercising my "white male privilege"? I very much acknowledge that such privilege exists. But I'm having a hard time figuring out how it applies here. In any case, I had a great time in La Perla and enjoyed talking to people while I was there. It was a pretty nice experience, no matter how much a few people might think I was crazy for doing so. Everyone I talked to there was friendly and genuine.

[@theRTWguys]

By the way, I also visited Iran against the advice of more than a few people. I had an incredible time. The people we're amazing. The food was delicious. I'm so glad I went.

[@MsJay-cr1id]

You colonizers are funny.

[@theRTWguys]

Duh. We didn't colonize the place.