10 Signs You Are In Puerto Rico
1. The plane touches down in Puerto Rico and the majority of the passengers begin to spontaneously applaud. This may happen when you arrive in other countries, but I have not experienced it elsewhere
2. Within 10 seconds of leaving the airport you hear some driver blowing his horn for no apparent reason. After a day or so, the car horn beeping will become background noise.
3. Whether you are driving a rental car or you are in a taxi, you are amazed at the lack of use of the turn signal. My theory is that the majority of Puerto Rican drivers disconnect the car horn, when they purchase a vehicle. It can be the only explanation for not using the turn signal.
4. You arrive at your hotel and wonder how on earth you didn’t have a car accident. Do not worry, this feeling will diminish the more times you drive here in Puerto Rico
5. The smell of the street vendor food drives you crazy. Give in to your temptation; it may not be the healthiest of foods, but Puerto Rican street food is delicious
6. You enter a restaurant and think that people must be arguing because the conversation volume is so loud. Don’t worry, a fight is not about to break out; this level of conversation is normal here. After a few days you will not notice it as much
7. The restaurant menu is in Spanish. If you are struggling; ask for the English version
8. You see ‘Mofongo’ on the menu and wonder what that could be. Don’t ask, just try it, it’s delicious. For those that want to know, it is mashed plantains with garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings.
9. It’s early evening and you keep hearing ‘Koo Kee’, ‘Koo Kee’. You are not going mad; this sound comes from Puerto Rico’s unofficial mascot the ‘Coqui’ frog. It’s small in size, loud in volume. You will hear this sound all over the island during the night. Again, this is a sound that you will become accustomed to.
10. The week has flown by and you have to leave this beautiful island. This is normal, even though it appears that things happen slowly in Puerto Rico. If you are on vacation; the time fly’s by.
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Wow I feel so lucky to have found your site. We just booked a 6 day 5 night trip in March. We just pulled Puerto Rico out of a hat and know nothing about it. 3 adults and 4 kids ages 10-13. What do you recomend that we do not miss. As a side note can we rent jet skiis and what are the restrictions if you know. Thanks Beth
Must sees (as you will find on my site):
Old san Juan - plenty to keep you busy there for a day - 2 forts, cathedral, squares, restaurants, museums.
El Yunque rainforest (45 mins from San Juan) - several trails to walk - couple lead to a waterfall where you can swim - get there early and then spend the afternoon at Luquillo beach
Bio bay tour from fajardo - not doen this, but I’ve heard and read that it is good
Day trip to Culebra or Vieques islands - much quieter than San Juan
Ponce on the south coast is nice and the drive is pretty also.
Camuy Caves and the Arecibo Observatory
Plenty of great restaurants and make sure you try the local ingredients.
You will be able to rent Jet Ski’s
Yum! I would say the food, as in Puerto Rican food, is the major attraction for me.
When i visit again, it will be ALL about the food. Arroz con Gandules, Veggie Pasteles, Yuca, Llame, Yautia. Hmmmmm. My mouth is watering thinking about it all.
I’m glad i found your blog.
Missy.
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I agree, the food here is excellent. Hope you make it back here sonn.
Very amusing! And true! lol
Made me nostalgic for my island…haven’t been back since 99.