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Best: beaches and mountains (natural landscape); food; Christmas en el campo
Worst: consumerism, billboards (visual contamination), politics, poor service attitude
Hola! I am from Puerto Rico, I have been blessed that I have lived in 5 different countries and have traveled a lot around the world, I have met people from different cultures and eat different food. You are right we are not perfect! we all have issues, no country is perfect if we talk about politics, creed, race, greed for money we will always find someone to point out negative things. It's a fallacy or ignorance to say that all Germans are Nazi, that all Italians are in the mafia, that Colombians are drug dealers... Which country doesn't have bad and good things? My suggestion to you all, is that while traveling or living in a foreign country, don't judge if we don't want to be judged, to flow, trying to see the best there is in human begins then our perspective to see and enjoy life changes. Happiness it has to begin with in us first, not in places or people, weather, etc...! within each one of us. We can blame our unhappiness, spend a lot of time and energy complaining and doing nothing, the weather, the ants, the traffic will be there... If we don't change our state of mind we will be and feel miserable not matter what we do and where we live. I am currently living in Georgia, US I could mention lot of positive and negative things from people, weather, ants; from here. What do I get or resolve complaining about it? Then, if we have to complain for any reason we should have at least alternatives. Helping, before leaving the country ..maybe donating time, money to a great cause, I feel is a great idea. I choose to be happy and do the best while living in GA. I do, voluntary work with young inmates, with immigrants, teaching foreign languages, yoga, meditation, etc. Again, happiness is my decision. I choose to be happy not living a miserable life. I am definitely moving back to the island soon..after all is an Enchanted Island! Once I am back, I will be a mentor, working with young people, doing voluntary work. Wishing you all the best, have a pleasant stay while visiting Puerto Rico next time. Welcome! Benvenuti! Bienvenido!
My family and I visited Puerto Rico a couple months ago and had a great time. Since the good things about PR have already been stated, and since I am short of time right now I will just add one thing to the WORST list: Malta Polar. I was not expecting my tastebuds to be punched in the face with a Molasses flavored drink.
stuff here is cheaper than in the US for the most part,
no Dr. Pepper or Moutain Dew.
So, I'm trying to figure out what is cheaper here than in the states? Everything I've found so far seems to be twice as expensive, except for housing. Also, Mountain Dew is everywhere, at least here in San Juan.
The worst: Poverty, dilapidated sidewalks and public areas outside of the tourist district, drug trafficking and violence
The best: Plaza Las Americas, El Yunque, warm, childhood memories in various towns in PR, extremely friendly people everywhere, probably one of the most diverse islands in the Caribbean - not just in color, but in the various peoples around the world who call PR home...at least in San Juan
I guess it's more of my current state of mind. I hate driving and would like more of a walkable city. PR is many things but walkable. I hate discos and beaches as well, so those are a no no. So this mean that, for me to get "un-bored" I would have to drive everywhere. No thank you.
Let's just say that, for my specific case, PR is quite boring. I do understand why other people would find PR fun and hectic and a never-to-be-bored place. So, no arguments or hard feelings. I'm just saying, if you're looking for a place to live without a car, you'll have it tough in PR.
My definitive favorite thing about PR is the food. Oh man, I'm drooling already.
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Oh man, I'm drooling already.
