Watch this video before visiting Puerto Rico as a tourist | Travel Guide 2021

[@deecobra69]

The reason the waiting is long is because the food is cooked fresh clean and delicious!!

[@jamesxpri]

yessssssss

[@nedjinedorisca2287]

@@jamesxpri did you have to pay a deposit for the car rental? And did the price you see online match what they told you in person?

[@jamesxpri]

@@nedjinedorisca2287 Hi I think since we booked it through a third party site, we had to pay some kind of deposit and yes, the price was the same online and what we paid in person!

[@boricuayehudim427]

It's awesome your humble gesture of informing our vistors prior to coming here ☝🏾 Excellent advice on Safety & Security, I wish to add the Following: Our Islands (More than one) and People are extremely safe, but yes like you mentioned there are areas in the City of San Juan Metro Area you need to be aware of based on crime statistics. It's a much larger Island than Hawaii, larger population, San Juan has eight districts, Condado, Miramar, Old San Juan are just three of them ☝🏾"No Road Rage Here" please, if cut off or a victim of issues while driving on roads, "Don't Argue" I'm a retired LEO with both Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Federal Retirement Credentials, plus service with the PR National Guard ☝🏾 It's good to know this to enjoy the best of Puerto Rico 🙏🏾🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@jamesxpri]

oh wow! thank you so much for this advice! Extremelely grateful for people like you who encourage safety not only for the locals here but also for the visitors. Gracias

[@victorcollazo3951]

The slowness of the restaurants has to do with everyone being new. With some exceptions, before covid, restaurants were much faster.

[@jamesxpri]

Thanks for the knowledge, yeah I guess that’s just how it is but it’s okay the food is always worth it.

[@ramonafigueroa2848]

God bless you guy's for posted difference places for my isabela I born in New York but I grew up in isabela all my family on the side of my mom live there i in the states since 1980 I.i try go every year but every time I see any place of isabela melt my heart thanks n God bless both beautiful couple

[@jamesxpri]

thank you so much!

[@fpaito]

Is nice to hear good things about my beautiful Island. I have been in Florida for the last 40 years but I travel there once or twice a year to check on my father and every time is like the first, still get butterflies in my stomach from the excitement. Thank you so much for your video

[@jamesxpri]

Well said!

[@audreyjackson7379]

If you go to Puerto Rico, plleeaaaasssseee don’t just stay in San Juan/Old San Juan. The beaches are better outside of that area, and the rest of the island is so gorgeous 😍

[@jamesxpri]

totally agree!

[@hectorrivera6624]

I would also add, buying food and groceries is outside San Juan or metropolitan area is a lot cheaper. San Juan is like eating in Waikiki as compared to places like food trucks in North Shore or Kahuku. For groceries like fruits and vegetables go to Plaza del Mercado (farmers markets) almost every town has one. For cheap restaurants and good food near San Juan, check out Pinones or kiosks they call chinchorros. Greetings from Hawaii, and enjoy the island.

[@jamesxpri]

wow!!! we used to live in North Shore thanks so much for pointing this out. we love the isabela! we always wanted to go tto the kiosks. Which part of Hawaii are you from??

[@hectorrivera6624]

@@jamesxpri Hi, leave in Salt Lake, but usually fishing at Kaena Point or diving Moks.

[@nelsonvazquez4230]

Thank you for describing our Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 like it is. We're not perfect, but most of us try are best too be the too help if necessary our visitors and our own. Have been here for 50 years after being born and raised in NEW YORK. My live, mind, has changed in a positive way. Own house 🏠 four children, seven grandchildren and believe too be the luckiest man alive, often experiences negative in NEW YORK. Like the song, NEVER GO BACK TO GEORGIA JAJA JAJA welcome 🙏 to our island. GOD BLESS.

[@jamesxpri]

Absolutely!! it is such an authentic place!

[@joesphhughes8651]

Nice job you two, I was born on Rames air force base in Aguadilla (1966), but live and visit Isabela a few weeks a year., currently, I reside in central NY. nice to hear positive things about PR, I grew up on the island as a child on the west coast. Love my island home, visit about 5 or 6 weeks a year. hope to run across you guys, I reside in Villa Pesquera. Isabela when I visit. great job on the Vlogs, John

[@jamesxpri]

aww! thank you so much for your kind words. we love this island a lot!

[@marialisowska9405]

also if anyone is travelling from the uk, PR (and the US in general) is a go roam destination so you have the same phone rates as you would do at home :)

[@jamesxpri]

oh thats so good to know! so this apply for UK visitors as well :) thanks

[@TheBrothersCompound]

So glad to hear that you like the island. Can't wait to go back myself!!

[@tainopr777]

😂 my family and I travel back to Puerto Rico at least once a year because we are originally from there. Except our daughters who are teens lol they hate the food wait. Especially if they already hungry. You order drinks n speak to people. Can’t wait for the summer we will be back.

[@kirstiefreimuth6864]

my boyfriend and i are coming to isabela this week! my first time but he was born there. i’m so excited!!!

[@jamesxpri]

oh yay! you guys will for sure enjoy it! Isabela is pretty

[@carloslcorrea5818]

Welcome to the island 🏝 😎 bienvenidos hope you enjoy it and a tip try experiencing different types of restaurants some are faster than others and mostly all of them speak or try speaking English and Spanglish. Good luck and its a pleasure having yall.

[@jamesxpri]

I agree!!! We definitely have recently experienced faster ones recently. Thank you for your advice 👍🏽

[@pastrana37]

Hey you guy's Love you Videos First time Visiting..I went to PR 2 weeks ago..Went to Restaurant But The Wait Never will Be Tha Long...Another Thing is Most of the Local Rest..They Making you Food Fresh Probably You expect Some long time waiting...Thank you Guys for Choices PR for Living✌

[@jamesxpri]

Yeah we actually have been to some restaurants in the last week and we’re not a super long wait for the food but came prettt quick. We are learning more and more and depending on the area you are in things may be a little different. I agree the food is always fresh so in the end it’s worth it!! Thanks we feel so lucky to be able to be guests here and hope to do all we can to be good guest on this magical island.

[@LizRodriguez0418]

Welcome to Puerto Rico!! ❤

[@Scray1]

Seriously, BICYCLE RENTALS?!?!?!?!?! Why not just pay $15 for a bus/train pass and it's unlimited for a week and you can get around ALL San Juan for cheap. Also anyone can use the publicar service for $2 instead of using the taxis or uber. And for the record, it can be "super cheap", depends on what you buy, hit the Supermax, Always 99, local street vendors and Walmart and you can be as cheap as you want.

[@jamesxpri]

great tip! thanks :)

[@qq1651]

can you tell us more about the bus/train pass and the publicar service? Like where can I find out about these, times they run and get a map of where they travel?

[@KING4aday46]

Great info. I hope to visit Puerto Rico one day. Last time I was there was in 2007. Never went to the beach. Was there for 3 days, which is really not much. Stay safe . 👍

[@sexiiliexi]

Thank you for this blessing

[@rjameson3870]

You two are an exceptionally attractive couple. You must be quite a hit on the island. Have you noticed that you get a lot more attention there from the locals and if so are you comfortable with that attention or has it been uncomfortable? My experience there is that the people are very respectful but I'm curious to know what your experience has been. How welcoming have the locals been and have you made very many friends?

[@jamesxpri]

HI Jameson! for some reason, i thought we responded to this comment already. Thank you so much for your nice words! we have been having such an amazing time here! the people have been so nice and welcoming and we havent had a bad experience where we felt uncomfortable.

[@jgonjav7715]

Welcome to PR,enjoy the island.thanks for videos.

[@jamesxpri]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Indian-in-America]

This was one of the most informative video. i am also a vlogger from india but live in boston. coming there for a week next week. we would love to meet you guys if you are around there. how can i contact you? thanks a lot

[@jamesxpri]

HI Motherearth! Thanks so much! we sent you a dm!

[@randystewart9602]

bienvenidos a puerto rico

[@jamesxpri]

Gracias!!!

[@mjohnson317]

Hi! I stumbled across your vlog and have watched a few of your episodes. I just want to drop a note to let you know that I'll be staying in San Juan late next week/following week. I may reach out to you for advice.

[@jamesxpri]

yes of course! send us a message anytime ;) our IG links should be on our page or description part of any videos we uploaded. Have a fun safe trip

[@Rdonz808]

You guys should cook a puerto rican dish.

[@jamesxpri]

we will do our best!! hahahha

[@lillydejesus9510]

Enjoy

[@jamesxpri]

thank you :)

[@MelaniesFashionRoom]

Enjoy our Island 🇵🇷🇵🇷 I had to move since my husband is a military, I miss the Island, our food, people and beautiful beaches. Eat a lot of mofongo for me 🤣

[@jamesxpri]

Aww!! You can always come back ;) thank you! We will definitely eat a lot of it. My husband especially loves it so much

[@sun3143]

If not too personal enjoyed the video

[@abigailhagan6170]

Very detailed thank you!!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

We just got back from PR. We did the whole ISLAND. Check it out 👍❤️🏝

[@mgut1985]

Hola welcome to PR!!! May I ask what do y’all do for work? Thank u in advance just wondering. Thank u for the vlog y’all are adorable! Blessings 🙌🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@jamesxpri]

aww! thank you so much! we are both in the marketing. He does Creative Video Marketing for businesses (like creating ads, etc.) and I help with Public Relaltions and marketing as well :)

[@joseberries8451]

She's looking beautiful

[@jamesxpri]

thank you so much!

[@SuperRaffiboy]

I love you guys i wish the best good luck

[@edusonoseducation9494]

Did you moved to our Island ? If yes, enjoy 😀 living here (the food and everything!)

[@jamesxpri]

it sbeen so great!! yes we moved to Puerto Rico now

[@TheAlexandra7846]

Have you guys ever been to a baseball game in Santurce? Planning on taking our kids while we are there since they love baseball. And it’s at 6pm is it safe at night?

[@jamesxpri]

Hi Alexandra! we have not been to a baseball game so we cant really say if its safe or not but that sounds fun. But PR in general is safe as long as you just make sure you are alert

[@ZebsterP43]

Hoping to go in January

[@willinle2974]

I want to visit the Island. I was born there but don't know how to do it alone since I left at 12. My memories are so good of my time there and don't want to ruin my memories but I have to visit it before I get to where I'm too old to walk LOL. My mom lives there in Santa Isabel but she doesn't leave her house to go around and do stuff with me. ANy suggestions on how I can do stuff by myself?

[@jamesxpri]

hey Willi! That's nice that you still have family here. If youre visiting by yourself, a car is a must! theres no public transportation here, unless youre willing to pay for a private taxi which can be very expensive.

[@9blucats]

How's the availability of vegan food?

[@jamesxpri]

honestly there are a couple but you'll have to really look for it. We have found most of them are in San Juan or Rincon area so far!

[@Bwh-rm3py]

I am coming to PR in a couple of months for a week. I don't really want to do the touristy thing. What would be a cool town to stay in where there are things to do but not full of tourist traps?

[@jamesxpri]

So Sorry for late reply! Did you have a good trip? Im sure you found some good spots to enjoy and check out!

[@wantsoverneeds6578]

You can get the Antigen test. Airports, in the 4 years ive been here, i never get there more than 1.5 hours early. Security has never taken more than 30 minutes. always very smooth. Better to be safe than sorry though! Great tip on the gas! 4 liters per gallon. A little higher than east coast but still, EOD you dont have another option. Great advice on the GPS Pin, people here suck at addresses lol. You cannot park on the street in VSJ, "by law", and it takes a year of residency in VSJ to qualify. i hate it haha. BUT you can get away with parking or the day/night Great video! lots of good advice!

[@jamesxpri]

thats awesome! Yeah, this was our experience from the past months!

[@dassielsantos6656]

How is your experience living there vs living in the Us are there any diferent , like do you still feel as living in America 🇺🇸?

[@jamesxpri]

Great question!! Yeah it’s different in alota ways, but super similar in some ways too. Coming from Hawaii the weather is pretty close, the beach culture, and the idea that family and friends are most important are similar :) . Some days it feels the same as America like shopping and stuff but some times driving through the neighborhood and hearing the jams and the life all around you assures you your are really in Puerto Rico. We really love learning about the culture here there is always a sunny day even when there’s clouds the people light the way!

[@yaruabomaroyakaribana7052]

Welcome to the beautiful island of Borikén, Puerto Rico. I must say that you look a lot like the original Arawak Taíno people of our islands and your man look like the people that colonized us 😂

[@jamesxpri]

oh wow! that's the first that I've heard where I look like Taino! hahah thanks for sharing

[@johnkim1656]

Hows the humidity?

[@jamesxpri]

really humid!

[@ShelbyA2LA]

What is the sale taxes?

[@andith]

It is 10.5.

[@noracarvalho8323]

👍😎✌️

[@gem3132]

Brush up on your Spanish. It WILL make a difference.

[@jamesxpri]

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