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Planes, trains, and automobiles (and ships too)

How to get to and around Puerto Rico...

Of course Puerto Rico is an island, which means it takes a little effort to get here.  Once you get here we strongly suggest you rent a car.  There are public transportation options available (especially in San Juan) but they are slow and unpredictable.  Puerto Rico has the highest number of cars per capita than any place in the world.  Yes.  You read that correctly.  The world.  Puertoricans love their cars and love working on them and they are everywhere.  Puertorican driving is a subjective thing.  For me, I find it to be a highly pragmatic ballet; for Travis it is an endless aggravation.  An overwhelming desire to be courteous pervades Puertorican driving so don't be surprised if the person in front of you lets in six cars before the light changes.  In Puerto Rico driving is Karmic (pun intended) the idea being the favor will be repaid sometime in the future.  The same goes for stopping traffic to say hello and chat about the family, buy water or produce or give alms.  Horn honking unless it is truly needed is bad manners.

Trains (Yes we do have a train.  No you can not get her by taking it)

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To some a boondoggle to others a masterpiece of civic pride the Tren Urbano wends its way through the capital as far as Bayamon.  At the very least a diversion.

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Automobiles (The rental companies we used to use)

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Both very reasonable especially when booked through a third party travel site as part of a package with your flight.  Easy access to PR 26 and free shuttle!

Off-site Rental Cars

Planes (Airlines)

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Great if you will be here for a while or if you are moving to Puerto Rico since you get lots of checked bags.  Great deals even during the high seasons!!!

Southwest

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One carry-on allowed but reasonable checked bag fees and a comfortable cabin.  Also has great fares even during busy seasons.

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Great if you are a minimalist.  Fares can be really good but watch the add-ons and goodies.  Also-- prepare to bring water and snacks!

Spirit

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Same as above with Spirit-- great if you are a minimalist.  Fares can be really good but watch the add-ons and goodies.  Not a fan of their cabins but they are a value.

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And Ships Too...

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Heading out of San Juan on a cruise?  Why not come visit us before, after (or both).  Being close to the Cataño - San Juan Ferry means we can pick you up and drop you off only steps from the main port terminal.  Why rush from plane to ship or ship to plane? 

Popular Cruise Lines Out of San Juan

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