Planning first trip to Puerto Rico. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Puerto Rico first timer tips
Started by MontrealMax · 23 Mar 2026 · 1080 views
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:13
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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26 Mar 2026 at 00:56
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:16
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:07
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:19
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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28 Mar 2026 at 01:41
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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