AboutJared Romey Expertise I live in Puerto Rico so can answer travel related questions, as well as adapting to the local culture. I own a business in Puerto Rico, so can also answer questions related to that and similar business issues. I CANNOT answer detailed legal questions, as I have had almost no experience in this area. This includes being unable to answer questions on inheritance, trusts, probate, etc.
Experience I have lived in Puerto Rico for 7 years, and have traveled the island (as well as surrounding islands) extensively.
Publications Book "Speaking Boricua", 2004, about Puerto Rican spanish slang.
Book "Speaking Phrases Boricua", 2005, about Puerto Rican sayings.
Book "Speaking Argento", 2009, about Argentine spanish slang.
Book "Speaking Chileno", scheduled for early 2010, about Chilean spanish slang.
Education/Credentials Master's in International Business, with a focus in Finance and Spanish
Question My family of 5 will be visiting Puerto Rico in December. I am renting an apartment in Condado for 7 days. My question is what other area would you recommend that we visit and rent an apartment in. We like nice beaches, activites and will be renting a car.
Thanks
Answer Wendi,
Are you looking for areas outside of San Juan to also spend a few days visiting, or other options within San Juan??
Outside of San Juan, I would suggest Rincon, or Aguadilla, both of which are fun areas, and have numerous beaches nearby (Crash Boat, Jobos, Boqueron, etc.). You could also look at Guanica, where you could spend the day at Gilligan's or Ballena, both small beaches that are reached by boat (there's a cheap shuttle).
In San Juan, beach options other than Condado are Ocean Park and Isla Verde. Both these beaches are actually better than Condado, because it is safer to swim at these (less rocks, weaker currents). Ocean Park may be reached from Condado by walking, depending on which end of Condado you will be staying in.
Another fun option, would be Old San Juan, which doesn't have much for beaches, but is a fun place to spend a day or two exploring. It is only about a 15 minute drive from Condado.
The website www.gotopuertorico.com will give you some other ideas.
