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RE: Puerto Rico 2 Week Itinerary

by LuisaC 31 December 2011

Hi Sab180 : ) From San Juan it's not bad to get to the Observatory, make sure you leave very early in the morning and head back to…
Puerto Rico 2 Week Itinerary

by sab180 27 December 2011

I will be visiting Puerto Rico for 2 weeks in March for the first time and am putting together an itinerary. It will be me, my brother…
RE: biking in Puerto Rico

by melialva 10 December 2011

Hi, It's been a long time since the original post but for future reference I wanted to give you guys some info. I was born an raised in…
Re: sleep in the car is an option in 5-day trip to Puerto Rico?

by irian0090 24 November 2011

Hi I can't recommend you to sleep in the car. It can be an option, but maybe some risky (it isn't common). But you know, you can do a…
RE: sleep in the car is an option in 5-day trip to Puerto Rico?

by JoseKevo 12 November 2011

While possible, it's certainly less than ideal! When initially discovering the island about 15-years ago, I cluelessly planned a driving/ca…
RE: Itinerary - Puerto Rico

by JoseKevo 22 August 2011

Yes, it looks very doable and enjoyable. For day #3, just keep heading east on Ashford-Isla Verde Avenidas and it will feed you into…
RE: Month of Fun & Relaxation

by JoseKevo 20 August 2011

Aguadilla/Isabela, Aguada/Rincón and that northwestern tip of the island between Mayagüez and Arecibo are +decent+ but also rather removed…
Re: PR in winter months, just me

by yaskaira23 21 July 2011

HI, I agree with joseKevo.. but if you want to be close to a medical facility I really recomend not going to Vieques or Culebra cause…
RE: Single ladies traveling to Ricon from San Juan

by JoseKevo 29 November 2010

In all honestly your best bet is to simply rent a car and go from there. The bus/public transportation options beyond the San Juan metro…
RE: Bad traffic in Puerto Rico?

by JoseKevo 14 November 2010

Yes, Hatillo is just a little farther west of Arecibo and will position you nicely. Think you've already seen some of my photos from…
Re: Bad traffic in Puerto Rico?

by ftnpro 13 November 2010

Muchas gracias for your post... and taking the time to give lots of detail! A little more detail about our plans: this will all occur…
RE: Bad traffic in Puerto Rico?

by JoseKevo 13 November 2010

You don't say which day you're trying to do this, but the Observatory (787-878-2612) is usually closed on Mon/Tues as are the Caves (787-898…
Bad traffic in Puerto Rico?

by ftnpro 13 November 2010

We are headed to Puerto Rico the week of Thanksgiving. Due to not-so-great planning on my part, we are trying to do three big things in…
RE: 8 days in Puerto Rico

by JoseKevo 09 November 2010

Nice plans that are quite feasible. As for getting a rental car, I always recommend this [local agency|http://www.charliecars.com/] which…
RE: 4 days in Puerto Rico any recommendations?

by JoseKevo 05 November 2010

I highly recommend renting a car to explore beyond the San Juan metro-area at your own leisure since there isn't much of a public transporta…
Re: Puerto Rico this March!

by klavin 02 February 2010

Lisa, when we were in PR, we stayed 7 nights in SJ and made a day trip to Ponce. I think you are smart to stay the night there, we liked…
RE: Puerto Rico this March!

by sonichaggis 14 January 2010

Thanks for your reply! Great advice about Isla Verde and Luqillo beach. Calmer waters would be great for us. I'll consider that about…
RE: Puerto Rico this March!

by JoseKevo 13 January 2010

Guess it depends on how you define "centrally located" but if staying in either Condado, Isla Verde, or Ocean Park (which is in-between…
RE: Western Puerto Rico

by JoseKevo 30 September 2009

Aguadilla is a fairly good-sized town with grocery and liquor stores to buy rum, mixers, and basically any other things to consider. …
Is the "Motor Coach" still running?

by Ajilimojili 03 August 2009

Back in the days when I lived in Puerto Rico and was attending the University at Rio Piedras, my main mode of transportation to get back…
RE: Where to go for 5 Days?

by JoseKevo 21 July 2009

There could be a público, but public transportation like this for beyond the San Juan metro area is *very* uncommon; nothing like you…
RE: What side of puerto rico should I stay

by JoseKevo 05 May 2009

With only a week, I'd consider basing somewhere out of the San Juan area - especially if this is your first trip. That way you'll be…
RE: Puerto Rico, Dominican or Mexico

by JoseKevo 27 April 2009

If you base somewhere around San Juan, you're within less than an hour's drive of El Yunque rainforest, Luquillo and numerous beach areas,…
RE: Trip report

by JoseKevo 08 April 2009

No, I haven't been out to Mona and from what I've read haven't really been inspired towards consideration based on what's really there…
Re: Trip report

by klavin 08 April 2009

Jose, I had read in the CR forum about the armed robbery and your stay with the staff in Osa. That would qualify as a unique adventure.…