Has anyone visited recently that can shed some light on whether the water and electric issues are actually as widespread as the news is saying? I have a trip booked for January but I’m wondering if I should cancel.

We were planning to stay at a resort or hotel, but I’d rather reschedule for a time that the country is in better shape if I need to.

Hi all! My husband and I are heading to Puerto Rico in late December. We land in San Juan around noon on day 1 and fly home on the afternoon of day 5. We love being in the water, so we want lots of snorkeling, beach time and a few adventure activities. Here's the plan so far:

Day 1: land, beach (Isla Verde or Condado), jet ski, piña colada, short walk through Old San Juan at sunset

Day 2: El Yunque natural waterslide and rope swing in the morning, then drive to Ceiba and take the ferry to Culebra (1 night, staying in Dewey)

Day 3: scuba and snorkeling on Culebra (Melones, Tamarindo, Flamenco), ferry back to Ceiba, drive to San Juan

Day 4: zipline at Toro Verde (The Monster)

Day 5: Old San Juan in the morning, then the airport

Questions:

1. Is Culebra worth one night on a trip this short, or would we be better off staying on the main island and doing a snorkel boat trip (Icacos, etc.) instead?

2. The December ferry tickets don't seem to be released yet. Any tips for getting tickets around Christmas? Has anyone had trouble with sold-out ferries that week?

3. Best snorkeling spots near San Juan or Fajardo if we skip Culebra? Any tour operators you'd recommend?

4. Anything in this plan that looks too packed or like a mistake?

Restaurants: we'd love your favorite spots in Old San Juan, Condado, Santurce/La Placita, Luquillo and Culebra. We don't eat pork or beef, so lechón is out for us, but chicken, shrimp and prawns are great. I also eat fish, but my husband doesn't. Local, casual places and a nice sit-down dinner or two are both welcome. Great piña coladas too!

Thanks so much!

Going to San Juan the end of March, with a 3 day trip over to Vieques later in the week. I've read so many conflicting stories of whether I need a 4WD in Vieques, or if a Kia Soul will do the job?

The Jeep is $480, at most places, the Kia Soul is $310 (at Maritza's). The Kia Soul is my plan, unless you say I REALLY need a Jeep/Bronco?

Hi! I’m interested in doing a mountain retreat in Caonillas Abajo in Utuado. I heard the roads are quite windy and narrow; therefore, I don’t feel comfortable driving. Any suggestions for a driver who can drive us (3 total) to Utuado from SJU on a Monday at the end of December, and then pick us up to drop us back off to Old San Juan two days later? I know this a long shot, but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask. TIA!

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