Travel information

The best tips come from locals or people who have already visited. Here is a list of our top ten tips that can help you maximize your stay in Puerto Rico and minimize your worries.

• Plan your trip as much as possible before leaving home.
• Establish a daily budget so you don’t run out of money before your vacation ends.
• Bring your credit cards. All major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere and can be very helpful in case of emergencies.
• Dress comfortably.
• Bring enough of your prescription medications to last your entire trip. Even though the big U.S. chain pharmacies are located here and many open 24 hours, you never know if your medication will be available if you run out unexpectedly.
• Book any tours, concerts and shows in advance to avoid being left out.
• Keep all your travel documents in the same place.
• Familiarize yourself with basic words in Spanish. A simple “gracias”, or “thank you”, can go a long way.
• Make sure your cell phone plan includes long distance and/or roaming to avoid unnecessary charges. Even though Puerto Rico is U.S. Territory, cell phone calls to the mainland are considered to be long distance—though most U.S. cell carriers now include Puerto Rico in their unlimited plans.
• Be open to new experiences. This will most certainly guarantee you’ll have a good time.