Visiting Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 2018

On this beautiful day in January we visit Mayaguez Mall and downtown for some drone images and video of the area. A lot of progress has been made in the cleanup following Hurricane Maria, but many areas of Mayaguez are still in the dark with no electricity.
Music by: Marciano "Rocky" Duran
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[@miriamvega1541]

Soy de mayaguez.. Me encontre este vides. 'ma las 12 am de este sabado..en .i televicion.. Me he gozado con lo clarito Que. Vi todo.. Muchas GRASIAS... No vi mi casita pero me gusto mucho. vel video.. Mi casa esta en san german... Dios te bendiga y a toda tu family....saludos DESDE Florida

[@jeffdwyer6105]

Love the music at Mayaguez !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oviduran]

Thanks Jeff.

[@nelsona779]

My great-grandmother is buried in that Cemetery at 2:28 love this place lots of memories. My uncle's still live here

[@rosariosmith2162]

My favorite mall to go in mayaguez. I always go to keep cool and shop since I been very young. I was born in mayaguez and I am so happy about that. Love all your videos from mayaguez and las Maria 💚💚💚

[@pathogenicobstacle32]

Ovi, We love Puerto Rico so much. Thanks. I'll be there for Christmas.

[@rev.jennyosorio7003]

Loving your father s song!!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Great video! I used to go there so many times in my youth! Just beautiful!❤🇵🇷✌😎👍

[@oviduran]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@miltonsoto4229]

Ovi , you are making a lot of people nostalgic and wanting to be in beautiful Puerto Rico . my regards to Aguadilla . I only hope that our island can recover very soon from all the damage created by hurricane Maria . I wish also to express my deepest gratefulness to all the american agencies that have so gracefully answered the call to help our island . Thank you so much ,you are our heroes.I'm in Florida and just today a group of electricians left for Puerto Rico as volunteers to help get electricity back to so many homes they still don't have it . My deepest thanks to all those great people that are helping us without pay . These great people deserve our respect .

[@oviduran]

Thanks Milton. Last week in Moca I saw many electrical company trucks with Texas plates. There are already many from Florida in other parts of the island. The island will recover soon and will become stronger. I see it already. I agree with you, many thanks and our respect to all the personnel and agencies that are helping out in such time of great need.

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Moms birth town. Beautiful Mayagüez.❤️🇺🇸🇵🇷🙏🏻.

[@oviduran]

I'm returning next month. Hope to stop in Mayaguez to record some of the Christmas decorations.

[@sir.fuentes7642]

Mi incomparable isla. Que siembre viva la musica Jibara, musica muy querida en Latino America particularmente en Colombia. ¡Puerto Rico, que Dios te bendiga mil veces mi tierra Borincana!

[@annettemartinez4063]

Mi bello Mayaguez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cuanto lo extrano!!!! Gracias por compartir.

[@oviduran]

Bonito pueblo. Saludos Annette.

[@sujellitalai5330]

Bello! Bello! Bello! Como no enamorarce de nuestra Isla? Da gusto verla verdecita otra vez... Gracias por compartir!!

[@oviduran]

Eso es verdad. Se esta poniendo verde otra vez y rapidito. Todos los boricuas estamos orgullosos de esa tierra.

[@guillermocruz2221]

Hello to everyone in Puerto Rico my name is guillermo cruz its been 29 years i haven't been to my island florida puerto rico i will be making a trip over there real soon I've seen all your video's makes me miss everything about over there!!!!

[@eddieberrios5683]

Esta es la primera very que very videos de puerto rico . Estaba busca cando por la mineral . Yo naci alla 86 anos atras. En mis ano me acupressure que de case podiums andar hasta la plasa de colon .ahora ni se mensiona la mineral. Que pasa con este lugar.

[@pirigonzalez5329]

Thanks for the memories. i was Baptized at that church in Mayaguez. Many happy moments for me. Very sad that I can never go home anymore. Things have changed so much and i know no one.

[@oviduran]

You're welcome Piri. Mayaguez is a very beautiful town. There are so many things to do in the area. Sometimes I prefer not to do anything but sit at the beach and relax. You don't have to know anyone to visit, it's your home...

[@robertlussier2944]

Your Dad's song about Maso Rivera prompted me to look him up. So glad I did!

[@oviduran]

Maso was born in Toa Alta. I still have to visit that town.

[@MyRivera23]

Wao que bien se ven tus videos.mi mama me trajo a los estados unidos a vivir en Connecticut En el 1984 cuando solo tenia 8 anos de edad.nunca llegue a disfrutar a puerto rico asi como lo ases tu.no conosco mucho De puerto rico.no mas de ver tus videos me pongo triste,que buen travajo estas hasiendo te felisito.

[@oviduran]

Gracias Luis. Por mucho tiempo yo tampoco viajaba a Puerto Rico pero todo cambio recientemente. Todos nosotros tenemos familia en la isla y te recomiendo que viajes a visitarlos. Hay mucho que hacer en todos los pueblos. La isla es muy bella. Saludos.

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

Grad video. Born in NYC but raised in Mayaguez. So sad to see the slow progress post Maria. The plaza de colon was our family meet whenever we went there. I loved going to school there. Ty for posting.

[@alexanderramos9492]

Gracias por compartir 👍🏽

[@MrEmilio6969]

Este me encanto, muy buen trabajo, felicitaciones.

[@yandelhernandez6112]

Hi Ovi, i like your videos and my heart feels something special every time i watch. This video brought so many memories and nostalgia specially when i saw the old little wood house because i was born and raised in a similar house until the age of five. I liked the church too, I'm frm Anasco is close to Mayaguez. I'm planning to go to Puerto Rico hopefully this year. You have a nice family,your sister is pretty and she seems humble,Dios bendiga tu familia y a ti tambien. Gracias por los videos,me gusta las canciones q escojes para cada video,gracias por mostrarnos cosas lindas,Puerto Rico isla hermosa a pesar de todo.

[@oviduran]

Gracias Yandel. I now try to visit Puerto Rico every year. It wasn't like that in the past but I've fallen in love with the island after noticing how beautiful the place is. I have driven through Añasco and it is a beautiful place. I spent a couple days last week in Rincon. Mas videos vienen de esos sitios, poco a poco. Ve a la isla. Los pasajes estan baratos. Gracias otra vez y mucha suerte con tu viaje.

[@orlandoflores72]

I lived 23 years in mayaguez in barrio Quemado my grandfather Don Felix Roman took me many time to the mall, I studies at the old Eugenio maria de hostos, good memories. in that plaza near the City Hall which for me is the most beautiful classic city hall in Puerto Rico I have my first date with the one eaven divorced today still love her, ex wife. Nice memories men. Incredible feeling I haven't visit since 1994.

[@oviduran]

Orlando, I just passed by the plaza a week ago. It really does look nice. I was there too for Christmas and it was nicely decorated. I hope you can visit soon. Mayaguez te llama. Saludos.

[@orlandoflores72]

@@oviduran thanks aver cuando saco the time pues you know all we do in here is work, like me a have a full and part time. Thanks.

[@L.Frank2000]

Thanks for sharing, greetings from Brazil.

[@rev.jennyosorio7003]

Awesome vlog!! Brought a lo t of memories for me. Lived and went to school in Mayaguez. My mom still lives there. Moving back there when I retire to be with my mom. Peace to you and your family

[@oviduran]

I'll be spending more time in Puerto Rico when I retire. Always drive to Mayaguez to the mall and supermarkets. Great place to be. There so many great things in that town and I feel like I need to record more there. Thanks and have a great night.

[@garnetboricua]

Wow la Urbanizacion en la que me crie. Gracias por las vistas de nuestro pueblo Las Marias. Saludos

[@eduvalentin3637]

Thanks for the video. This gives me an idea of how my grandmother’s town Las Marias looks after the hurricane. Also , this makes me nostalgic to see Mayagüez my hometown.

[@oviduran]

Thank you Eduardo. I try to make it to the island at least once a year, maybe two.

[@aaaaaa8152]

Wow, llevo unos años fuera, en PR nunca aprecié la cultura y sus atributos, ahora desde USA mi perspectiva es diferente, en PR no hay dinero pero hay una riqueza que este pais nunca tendrá!

[@oviduran]

Estoy de acuerdo. Puerto Rico tiene muchas riquezas que no se igualan en ningun lugar.

[@ivi122]

AAA AAA Eso es exactamente lo que siento yo. Cuando viví allá de niña y adolescente no aprecié mucho las costumbres, la naturaleza etc y viendo estos vídeos de ovi me he dado cuenta de lo bello que es nuestra isla y todos los sitios que yo nunca visité y que son espectaculares como Cabo Rojo, Aguadilla etc

[@andrewvegarosa8641]

yo soy de guanajibo homes i no e hido desde que yo tenia 7 aNos,i tengo 45 haora..si tu haces un video de esa aria yo seria el mas contento del mundo mi hermano..muchas gracias por los videos que ya tu pones...

[@oviduran]

En donde vives ahora? Yo pase cerca Guanajibo el mes pasado, por la calle 2. Pero ya estoy en los Estados Unidos. Si se puede, posiblemente en otro viaje. Saludos.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Que recuerdos del Mayaguez mall. Estudie unos años en el RUM, y al mall me iba a relajarme. Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@rosemariafuentes8977]

Great video! No I take that back.... Perfect videos !!! I hope you continue making much more, many Thanks.

[@oviduran]

Thanks Rose. I tend to record and make videos only when I travel, but hoping I make it to Puerto Rico more often. Saludos.

[@rosemariafuentes8977]

Thanks

[@jeffdwyer6105]

The music is great ! Been to PR 21 times , going back Dec 7 2018 , hope to partake in some entertainment .

[@machatero1]

Amazing once again! Love you brother! Keep up the great work! :D Peace and love to you and your family...

[@JuanLopez-fm2eg]

MI MAYAGUEZ" CUANTO ESTRAÑO MI PUEBLO. AUNQUE NACÍ EN AGUADILLA; ME CRIÉ EN MAYAGUEZ Y ESE ES MI PUEBLO.

[@oviduran]

Saludos Juan. Yo estuve en la plaza de Mayaguez otra vez hace dos semanas para las Navidades. Todo estaba muy bonito. Ese video sale en unas semanas.

[@ladyxlobo]

thank you so much for sharing this!

[@milamartinez8673]

My beautiful town Mayaguez ...

[@kathiamatos7706]

Muy hermoso Mayagüez😍

[@nyrubin]

Nice video dude. I know what it feels like to belong to different places at the same time. Growing up here in NYC after spending some of my early years in P.R. The most important thing for me is for my kids to speak Spanish. Mayne I will show them your videos as they grow up. Keep them coming 💪💪

[@oviduran]

Thanks Rubin. I spent about seven years on the island as a kid. All my family still lives there and I try to visit once a year. It's a great place.

[@nyrubin]

Nice dude. I lived there until the 4th grade myself. I used to visit once a year. But lately I'm getting involved with some missionary work in haiti. That's pretty much taking most of my traveling time from work. But check out this KZbinr I follow. He can teach u how to build a big 900w hour battery with a solar panel included for just 400 bucks. It's very cool,and cheap. And might be able to help out a neighbor in need or something. I'm actually building one as we speak. When I'm done I'll make a video about it.

[@nyrubin]

His name on KZbin is jehugarcia. Check out his videos. He's doing some good work out there.

[@oviduran]

Yes, I see. A lot about batteries. Very cool.

[@greenbullitt6999]

Love the videos bro ... I'm subscriber 998 now ... Gracias por los bellos videos ... Yo me crie por ahi cerca del Mayaguez Mall

[@oviduran]

Gracias Green.

[@orioncasablanca9428]

🌞.....👌🏻 Exellent

[@oviduran]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gunnerdawson1154]

Great Videos Thank you, Love the Navy Hat, Navy Chief Navy Pride!

[@oviduran]

Thank you Gunner. Am about to retire any day now as a Senior Chief. Done active and reserves. Both fantastic. Go Navy always!

[@loczster]

Great video. I have a question. What drone are using?? Looks very professional. Thanks

[@oviduran]

Thanks. I am using the DJI Mavic Pro.

[@michaelpadilla8142]

Great video family from mayaguez but I grew up in Youngstown Ohio

[@angeliitohbat578]

Hermoso mi mayguez mall y la preciosa plaza

[@oviduran]

Gracias. Otro video viene de Mayaguez ya pronto. Pero solo de Mayaguez desde al aire en 4K.

[@angeliitohbat578]

Ovi Duran ok perfecto

[@AgOilPress]

Greetings Ovi. THANK YOU so very much for your taking the time to produce very nice informative videos! They are wonderful! We very much enjoy them! I am taking my family of 4 to PR arriving on the 28th in San Juan. We are going stay February through possibly April. Do you know anyone on the west side, Rincon or further south, who has a furnished house available for rent? Keep up the very nice work. Cheers ~Ryan

[@oviduran]

Ryan, no unfortunately. I was only visiting myself and do not know of anyone renting. Last week we stayed for a couple days at the Rincon of the Seas Grand Caribbean, but it can be pricey. We have since returned to the states.

[@oviduran]

But I would check the Airbnb site. They have lots of rentals in the area.

[@shellerk]

What is the name of the tune being played while the drone is flying in Mayaguez?

[@oviduran]

I have the name. Will get that for you later tonight. It's one of my father's songs.

[@oviduran]

The name of the song is "Homenaje a Maso Rivera", album name is "Mi Niña Bonita", sung by Rocky Duran, my father. This song came out in 2002-2003 and may no longer be available on the island. However, I play the entire song in one of my other videos here on KZbin. That video is "San Sebastian in 4K". I uploaded that video late 2016.

[@jibberjabber-fm6pb]

Between ponce y mayaguez which one would you say is livelier?

[@oviduran]

They appear to be about the same. But I am more of a mountain and farm person. The quieter the better.

[@milagrosdiaz3009]

I work en la catedral church wen they were remodeling it..

[@oviduran]

Y es una bella catedral. Nunca he entrado a ella, pero algun dia lo hare. Saludos Milagros.

[@nelsona779]

I would kill for a empanadilla de pizza y un relleno de papa😅

[@oviduran]

Same here. They are great.

[@domingonieves7158]

hello, ovi just wondering I had a good fried many years ago in broolklyn ny and he was from las marias san Sebastian . his name maximino Duran he also had a brother that was alcalde de las marias at one time . any relationsto tou? he was a real nice guy

[@oviduran]

I did have an uncle called Maximino, from San Sebastian whom lived in the states for a while. My father did run for mayor of Las Marias in 1984 but did not win the election. My uncle Maximino did pass away many years ago. I do think it was him. When was the last time you saw Maximino? Saludos.

[@domingonieves7158]

good morning, ovi and thank you for your reply yes has to be him I moved from new York back in 87 I have been living in florida but he was my friend back in the day im sure I met your uncle to.dont remember his name but I do remember the conversation with mino about him running for alcalde.glad I mentionthat to you just the name duran sounded to familiar. iam sending you my home addres and phne number if you ever in florida come seeme. Domingo Nievess 17327 terry av port charlotte fl 33948 941 258 2215 cell 249 9554 h. thank you have a nice day

[@oviduran]

My father just told me that Maximino lived in Brooklyn for over 10 years starting in the 60's. I think he moved back to San Sebastian after that. Thanks for the address. I haven't been in Florida for a while, but if I make it down there I may give you a call. Thanks.

[@domingonieves7158]

gracias , ovi estoy 99 3/4 Seguro que estamos hablando de mi amigo mino gracias por toda la informacion entonces fue tu padre que corrio para alcalde estoy Seguro que le conosco pues no vimos en broolkyn una ve que estuvo en Brooklyn visitando. cual es el nombre de tu padre?

[@oviduran]

Mi padre se llama Marciano. Aqui en este canal lo puedes ver en un video, en Español. Yo le hice una entrevista para su nuevo disco. Todavia canta musica tipica de Puerto Rico. Y si, a mi tio Maximino le decian Mino.

[@josebetances9419]

I am live in puerto rico but is in spanish 😂😂😍😍

[@backtoemocovers]

Almost crash with the truck!

[@oviduran]

Yeah, my family almost freaked out. I thought it was nothing at all...LOL

[@TonyMontana-fi8fo]

Never say Pastelillo in Mayaguez!!! We called it empanadilla !!! Pastelillo only for guava pastry or beef pastry,wich is not the same !!!

[@oviduran]

Asi es Tony. There are differences on the island how to call them. To me, it's always going to be a pastelillo. Lol. Merry Christmas.

[@johnhole2459]

Por qué los portorriqueños tienen ese complejo de hablar inglés ? puedes hacer perfectamente el video hablando español. Soy chileno y he estado muchas veces en la Isla y lo que me llama la atención la falta de identidad de los boricuas, la necesidad de sentirse us citizen, eso ya lo tienen por decreto, sientanse orgulloso de lo que son y de su idioma ESPAÑOL!!!

[@oviduran]

John, this is an English speaking channel. Did you notice the title in English or Spanish? Yes, it was in English. You are totally missing the mark. There are plenty of Spanish language channels but this is not one of them. All the points you make, non-valid. This video is about a beautiful town on the island.

[@sbcburgos2300]

@@oviduran Ovi, soy Boricua !00%, naci en Fajardo y me crie en Ceiba, y antes de los 12 años me fui a vivir a Chicago en el 1978. Regrese a Puerto Rico en el 1982 y termine mi HS alli. En el 1987 regrese a Chicago. Despues de eso he estado en la isla varias veces (1995, 1998, 2003, 2009). Hacen 9 años y medio que no voy a la isla, y la extraño mucho. Bueno, queria felicitarte por los videos bonitos que haces de Mayaguez y los pueblos cercanos. Siempre me gusto Mayaguez, y Ponce tambien. Son pueblos grandes y de buenos malls. Pero si en algo estoy de acuerdo con el Chileno. Con respeto no te puedo decir en que lenguage debes hablar, pero si lo hiciera yo, seria en Español . Yo hablo ingles con los Americanos y los que no entienden Español, pero cuando se trata de mi isla, es en Español.

[@alexanderramos9492]

Gracias por compartir 👍🏽