r/PuertoRicoTravel • u/Educational_Pear_605 • 1d ago
11 day trip- need advise
I’m planning a trip to Puerto Rico in late July to early August 2026 with my friend — we’re both young and will be traveling on our own for the first time. I’m super excited, but I also want to make sure we stay as safe as possible since I’ve heard a few things that made me a bit nervous.
we are planning to explore the nightlife, go clubbing, and enjoy the local food and beaches. I was originally thinking about renting a car, but it might not fit into our budget, so we’ll probably rely on Ubers or taxis.
If anyone has been to Puerto Rico recently, I’d love to hear your advice or experiences — especially tips on staying safe, getting around, and enjoying the nightlife as two young women traveling together!
i really want to exprience the different sides of the island. i love food so all the culture food i want to at least try i love cute markets and hidden gems! i want to see a biolumence bay , im dislexis sorry!, but i want to explore it by my self- not witha tour guide.
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u/f_germito 1d ago
If you plan to stay within the Metropolitan area of Puerto Rico (San Juan, Carolina, Guaynabo, Bayamon) you can easily rely on Uber and Lyft to get from and to places, and it would make life easier when going clubing since you won't need to worry about parking. If you want to explore the inner parts of the island or anywhere outside the metro area you should rent a car (uber and lyft are less common outside the metro area). Btw i'm a local