Puerto Rico Travel Concerns

• Sustainable Travel

As the number of travelers on the road continues to rise, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments becomes an increasing concern. With this in mind, Let’s Go promotes the philosophy ...more

• Responsible Travel

The impact of tourist dollars on the destinations you visit should not be underestimated. The choices you make during your trip can have powerful effects on local communities—for better or for worse ...more

• Traveling Alone

There are many benefits to traveling alone, including independence and a greater opportunity to connect with locals. On the other hand, solo travelers are more vulnerable targets of harassment and street ...more

• Women Travelers

Women exploring on their own inevitably face some additional safety concerns, but it’s easy to be adventurous without taking undue risks. If you are concerned, consider staying in hostels which offer ...more

• Glbt Travelers

Puerto Rico is one of the Caribbean’s premier GLBT destinations. GLBT travelers should have no problems traveling throughout the island, though urban areas are more accustomed to alternative sexuality ...more

• Travelers With Disabilities

Puerto Rico is just as accessible to travelers with disabilities as the rest of the US. In big cities, most hotels and restaurants are wheelchair-accessible, though this may not be the case in smaller ...more

• Minority Travelers

Because the vast majority of Puerto Ricans have darker skin and are of mixed Taíno, African, and European ancestry, there is relatively little discrimination on the island. Minority travelers will most ...more

• Dietary Concerns

Vegetarians will not find it easy to survive on Puerto Rican food. Traditional island food centers around meat, beans cooked with lard, and sandwiches filled with chicken, beef, or pork. In San Juan ...more