Backpacking Puerto Rico | Adventure on a budget
Вставка
- Опубліковано 9 чер 2020
- A week long adventurous backpack trip back in April 2019 with my friends across the north half of Puerto Rico. Some of our trip was planned but a good chunk was random and going with the flow. The total cost I spent was under $500 and that included transportation, living accommodation, food and attraction expense. I had a taste of solo travel in Old San Juan on my last day in Puerto Rico and I plan on more solo trips to show you guys around!
List of places:
Culebra
-Flamenco Beach
El Yunque
-Naguabo Infinity Pool
Arecibo
-Cueva del Indio
San Sebastián
-Gonzalandia Falls
Old San Juan
-Castillo San Felipe del Morro
-Cementerio Santa Maria Magdelena de Pazzi
-El Morro
-La Fortaleza
-Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
-Calle Fortaleza
-Calle Imperial
Aquadilla
-Crash Boat
-Abandoned Airplane Coordinates: 18.477481, -67.151461
-Surf's Beach
-Survival Beach
-Borinquen Beach (Las Ruinas Faro de la Ponderosa)
Place I went to but not in video:
Piramide de Aguada
Camera Gears:
Travel Backpack: amzn.to/3EAuUq1
Camera Body - amzn.to/37FJe2B
Lense - amzn.to/3m3LGrP
Point and Shoot Camera - amzn.to/2XifdDR
Mic - amzn.to/2XsQcWO
Drone: amzn.to/33ZMzed
GoPro (Upgraded from 5 to 10): amzn.to/32qNSlW
Instagram: carlinyu
Songs:
Copyright Free Music: Epidemic Sound
Incredible video. This is the best PR trip Video I’ve seen. It’s so authentic, fun, and genuine!!! Can’t wait for your next video!
Thank you so much! I have a few videos coming up. I’m in the process of a camper van build and I have a Hawaii video in the middle of editing too
I did this exact trip in 2018! Backpacked for two week, saw all the same sights! The food is SO RICH AND FILLING one play of food lasts you like 2 days. Also did you destroy your shoes by the end of the trip? 🤣 Cuz I sure did. But my heart is full and I'm going back in September to find a forever home there 😭
That’s really awesome that we have experienced similar things! Houses are pretty cheap there just be careful with the hurricanes! My shoes got really dirty for sure, glad I didn’t bring a new pair! 🤣 maybe you can tell me what other places I could go to next!
I'm from Puerto Rico and definitely you went to the coolest places in the island. While Vieques is my dad's birthplace, I love Culebra and the other small islands. San Juan is an island BTW. Best informative video Car. Great job!!
Thank you so much! plan on going to Vieques and other small islands next time as well as many more areas I planned but did not have time for! What are some other areas you think I should go to?
Old San juan is an island but the municipality of San Juan extend more and has more places, much more.
Also, we have 78 municipalities in total, with lots of history, culture and places to see and know.
We just got back. Check out the videos from Puerto Rico. Thanks for sharing and watching. Mahalo
Beautiful place and great video!
I was born there, been back many times, thought I traveled a whole lot, but after watching a bunch of nice videos like this one, there is so much I missed seeing and enjoying. Nicely made video.
There’s way too much to explore! There’s always a new location that becomes popular after it gets on social media. You can still go back and explore more!
Thank you for visiting Puerto Rico🇵🇷 and showing not only San Juan..I see you have good time...you and your friends are welcome to come back...but you have to being some one new and show them the island..😎
It’s an amazing place to visit. I definitely will go back soon and of course with new friends too!
@@CarlinYu. very good if you are in the northwest or west I will be happy to show you some places...for free I use to be a tour operator " South & West Tours PR in Boquerron " I'm Retired and live in Ramey Base Aguadilla next to the airport " BQN "
@@yankee7664 that would be awesome! I’m sure I’ve missed places here and there along the way. I’ll let you know when I go again
Thank you for sharing this amazing video, my wife and I are going to Puerto Rico in February and hope to visit the places you went to. I'll be checking out your videos from now on, again thank you for the great video and safe travels.
Thank you so much! If you need help to get to certain locations let me know
Man...you hit all the good places..and that food looks so good..👍✌
Luis Gonzalez Theres so many more places I wrote down that I haven’t tried, definitely going to go to the ones I have not gone to next time
Loved the video! Great editing 👏👏
Thank you! Glad you loved it!
Quality content and filming! Thanks dude 😊
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that
Wow looks amazing 😍
Thank you so much!
Loved the intro 😍☝️
Irlanda Aldama hey hey hey there now lol cause it was a long time! When you going to start your first video?!
I know I'm late but just a little fun fact. The reason why the beach is called flamenco beach is cause in that beach flamencos use to live there. One's the Navy occupied the island as military training ground, the flamencos stopped coming to the beach.
Flamencos are animals that are very sensitive to human and nature activity, they move everytime they find an inconvenience with an area and rarely comeback
Elon -chan oh wow i didn’t know that at all! I was wondering where the name came from! That’s a bummer that you can’t see them there anymore. I did hear about Pinky in Camuy
@@CarlinYu. That flamenco was the last one that has been spotted by the locals, it hasn't comeback to Camuy (yet). This species of flamenco is the only one in the American continent, if by any chance you're in Florida, you can see them. There also in central America and some island of the Caribbean.
Elon -chan okay that’s good to know. Only real ones I’ve seen are in zoos
@@CarlinYu. Sense you said you planned on visiting the Island again, you can check my about section. There's an email I use to talk with people that are interested in the Island. Just in case if you need some help in planning your next trip.
Elon -chan yeah sure sure I’ll let you know when I plan on it. Might be early next year
Gracias por visitar a mi hermosa isla del encanto. No sabía que habían hormigas corta hojas 😱
Yay! I got the bell notification. Great footage!!
Aliah thank you! It’s been awhile since I uploaded! Thanks for keeping the bell notification on! That means a lot!
@@CarlinYu. It has been! Glad to see you're having a blast. Keep them coming and stay safe!
Aliah i definitely will! You stay safe as well!
Hi Carlin glad your enjoying my island the island of enchantment Puerto Rico from Paterson n.j
It’s a great island to explore. So much to see
Wao i love this video , My island Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Thank you very much! Hope to see it soon again
@@CarlinYu. yes 👍
Puerto Rico owns my heart I lived there a year and half and mi isla de encanta
I would love to live there for a year. Much much to do!
thanks for visiting my island.Hope you come back soon !
Thank you for having an amazing island! I will for sure come back again. You got any suggestions?
@@CarlinYu. you need to spend more time in the west of the island so you can see, cayo caracoles, coffin island, cabo rojo salts and many more. Then move to the east so you can see the bio bay, Cayo Icacos etc.
cool 😎 👌
You need more views Brother, great video.
Thank you so much! I literally posted it for fun. I did not expect as much views! I do hope it gets more views so people can see what an amazing island it is!
Great video, you’re amazing!! I’m heading to PR in 10 days for my bday & I’m so excited
Thank you so much!! I hope you have fun and happy early birthday! Maybe check out some of the places I went to as well!
@@CarlinYu. you’re welcome & thank you I definitely will! Do you have Instagram?
Yes I do it is @carlinyu
Nice shots and video. Wish your video was longer. Great sites and views.
Francisco Rivera thank you man! It was my first time doing an actual travel video. Post production I realized I should’ve filmed more. It’s a learning mistake but I do plan on going back to PR as well has other countries once countries relax the restriction.
NEXT TIME COME VISIT OUR ORGANIC FARM AND WOODCARVING SHOP😎👌🇵🇷
Where is it at?
Hi! Great video. Question: what was the name of the nice blue house you guys stayed at with the pool & barbecue (it looks like it might have been in Rincón)? Also -- Gozalandia Falls is actually located in San Sebastián and Crash Boat named after the military rescue maneuvers held there when Ramey Base was functioning nearby (the debris in the water is from sections of the pier which collapsed during Hurricane Maria in September 2017). Cheers!
Yeah the blue house is an Airbnb in rincón! You’ve seen it before?! Okay i didn’t know about Gozalandia Falls, I just looked it up on the map when we went. Also I didn’t know what information is true on crash boat cause I’ve heard different thing 2 different times over the course of 5 years span. I recall there being 3 piers the first time I went and this time it was gone. Thanks for the information!!!
You got so red after the second piña colada 🤣🤣🤣
There’s nothing I can do 😂 it’s the Asian blush 😂
nice video
Thank you so much! Stay tuned for upcoming videos.
Your vlogs are amazing and omg you are extremely handsome booy!!
Thank you so much! I’m flattered
I loved you! The intro and the appreciation you had!❤ maybe run into you one day!
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed making the intro. And who knows it’s a small world, it’s possible to run into each other!
Loved the video. I gotta visit Naguabo, it looks awesome and I’ve never been.
Unpopular opinion but Crash boat is my least favorite beach in PR. Too many people annd yeah.
Thank you so much! Yeah naguabo is pretty awesome! Crash boat is too touristy but it’s not bad to check it out at least.
Hey Carlin great video. How did you move around PR? Car rentals seems expensive. Thanks.
Hey John! Thank you so much! I only rented a car. A lot of my friends that’s lived there say it’s best to rent a car if you want to go around the island. Mind you that for this trip I did split car price with 3 other friends so my cost was lower. It also depends on the time of the year you go too. I went beginning of April. It was $270 for a Toyota corella for 1 week. What is your budget?
Going solo my first time to PR in 2022. When I go just looking to walk around, you know get the feel for stuff. Chill at the beach, sample food etc etc... Any good region to stay or is Old San Juan pretty much it?
Hey! Planning ahead I see! That’s awesome! I do plan on going back soon but not sure when yet. As for your questions, it entirely up to you and your budget. Old San Juan is very very small and is more city like. There are multiple different regions you can stay at too but you’ll need a vehicle. I’ve stayed at Airbnbs at Aguada and Rìo grande, lived in Ponce for a bit and hostel a little outside Old San Juan. I mainly picked my stay based on the areas I am exploring so I can maximize my exploring. If you have the budget to get a car then I’ll suggest you see what places you definitely want to explore and then book Airbnb’s based on those spots. I’ll have to say the best beaches are NW and SW of Puerto Rico. Old San Juan is great and all but honestly exploring and hiking in out regions are much much better.
Need help or advise from a local? let me know. Always happy to help and welcome visitors.
Hi Carl, Thanks for an amazing video! Is the infinity pool located in the El Yunque Rain Froest? Is that hard to find? Thank!
Thank you very much! The infinity is somewhat “hard to find”. This site has a trail for it. www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/infinity-pool-35526241
You need to look for a fenced gate first and you go from there
Thank you so much! I’m going to PR in March… so excited!
@@victorjunior6613 that’s awesome! You’ll have a blast! I hope i can make a trip this year to PR
Carlin ,does the island have a snorkeling outlet to rent gear or are you required to bring your own ? What town or city is this located 5:57
If I recall there are places to rent snorkel gear on the island. I just brought my own. If you plan on snorkeling a few times a year, I’ll say buy your own so you’ll have it for years.
The town you are asking about is Rincón
@@CarlinYu. thank you
@@ga20904 you’re very welcome! Let me know if you have any other questions
What camera are you using ?
I am using a Nikon Z6 with 24-70mm f/4 lense. I also used a GoPro 5 as well as DJI Mavic Zoom 2
I just came back from PR. Can you help me find Naguabo falls? searching all over and cant find any info.
Sure thing! I guess that means you’ll go back again another time! It’s on a private property and Montana Explora does do tours there. We did not do a tour, instead we just snuck in. The site to the trail to the falls is www.alltrails.com/trail/puerto-rico/east-region/naguabo-infinity-pool?u=i
Hello Carlin!
I am taking a trip to PR during Christmas and was planning to get a hostel stay in San Juan, do you have any recommendations? Its my first solo trip and would be super helpful to get some tips and info from you:)
Planning to walk around the city, hit the beach and would love to explore PR culture, food and meet people :)
Are you planning on going to Old San Juan? I looked up available hostel room on hostelworld app and found something quick for the night the day of. The one I went to is the hostel h1 Miramar. If you like one in the middle of old San Juan, fortel hostel might not be a bad idea. Let me know if you have anymore questions!
@carlin yu what camera did you use in this video ?
Hi Brittany, I use a Nikon Z6 and GoPro 5 for this video! I’m upgrading to the GoPro 10 soon. If you have any other questions on how well it is and all that I’ll be glad to answer your questions!
what is the airbnb you stayed at please ?
I checked recently cause a few people asked about it. It don’t seem like they are hosting at this moment
Nice job with the video, planning a 6 day trip to San Juan and would like to get info on the airbnb or vrbo. Can you help
Thank you so much! 6 days in San Juan is a bit much for a small city. If you could, rent a car and drive out to other areas! I only used Airbnb for the trip and it seems like the host isn’t hosting anymore. I’ve actually never heard of VRBO but I just looked it up. I might look more into it when I need to look for a place to stay. When I stayed one night in San Juan, I just got a hostel. It’s an option if you want to experience that. Let me know if you have any further questions!
@@CarlinYu. thank you for such a prompt response. Continue bringing us great content
@@douglasd8321 I’m going to do my best, check out my current videos of van life in USA
great video. I was wondering where did you stayed in your airbnb?
Thank you! I stayed somewhere in Aguada. The host don’t seem to host anymore
@@CarlinYu. we normally go every year but with hurricane Maria and the pandemic we have not been able to return. We are planning to go in 2022 and looking to stay in two parts of the island. I did like we’re you stayed though. Happy new year🥳.
@@sniteper yeah with the pandemic there’s gonna be less people hosting. We just searched along the coast of an area where we have multiple spot we wanted to check out. Last time I checked around Aguada there’s a few good ones at this moment
hi! were there a lot of people solo tripping in puerto rico?
Hi, there were some people doing solo trip. If you solo you can meet people in hostels and go out as a group too. Are you planning on doing a solo trip? If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
@@CarlinYu. thank you for the quick reply. I’m about to go on a solo trip starting tomorrow and was just wondering if people visit PR alone since it’s seem like a romantic getaway or like a friend trip country
@@raqcis01 That's super awesome! Well Puerto Rico is named island of love after all lol. But no, solo is actually pretty fun! I enjoyed my solo day after a few days with friends. It's a lot more freeing and less stress cause you don't need to make plans with anyone. Also these past few years there's more and more people doing solo trips. I've branched off from my friends and did some solo stuff too in PR. I met some people on my trip in PR and people were very interested in what I was doing. I'm sure you'll have a great time there. Do some touristy stuff but definitely go explore further out if possible. If you need recommendations let me know!
What is your heritage?
ouuuuuu look at you ;)
Jadyn Makenzy that was so 1 year younger version of me 😂
Can you please share the Airbnb links!? 😬
I tried clicking on the information about the Airbnb we were at but I keep getting an error code. I think they hide their listing at the moment. They had a lot of good reviews and a superhost too. I'll update if it's back up again.
ty bst puerto rico vid out there wait at 16:46 there was screaming
Thank you so much! And screaming? I don’t hear it
@@CarlinYu. Maybe I'm just hearing things idk and no problem
@@amazonerexpert4389 lol maybe I’m deaf. I have no clue
Will you ever consider moving to Puerto Rico?
When I was in the military I thought about trying to get stationed there. I would say I would have to live there for a year before considering long term. There are perks of living there’s like outdoor activities and the temperature. Also great for excluding tax for income from Puerto Rico. Are you thinking about moving to Puerto Rico or are you a resident there?
We just got back from PR. Check out our videos. We did the whole island. Good video thanks for sharing .
Visited PR 15 yrs ago, looks like nothing has changed. Nothing to eat except what's in the plastic boxes. Fried fried and more fried foods . . .
Next time visit a restaurant if you are looking for good food. I would recommend: Areyto by Chef Jason @ 1950 Calle Loíza, San Juan or Amadeus Rest. in Chardon Ave. Unless you are vegan in which case we also have great places you can eat.
You are wrong. One thing is the street food and other thing is what we eat at home. You will be surprise. Don't talk about you don't know. Ask and have conversation with puertoricans.
So many of these types of videos have that constant music. Is it really necessary?
I don’t think it’s necessary. It was my first travel video and I was learning from other peoples videos. It all depends on the creator themselves. Do you prefer travel videos with on and off music?
@@CarlinYu. What you're saying on the videos is so interesting and the editing so well done that music is not really necessary, not at all times anyway. Also, if available, instrumental music typical of the region you're covering would be nice.
Thanks for responding!
@@Jagueyes1 I do realize after posting that sometimes the music was not necessary. I pick music based on the mood I want to go for not necessarily by the region. I do look into regional music too. You’re welcome, critics are necessary!
🙏🌹💕😘💖👍💯👏🆗💓😍🤩 I love you but I don't feel comfortable with you traveling during a pandemic! Be safe, ok?💋💝👊
I’ll be safe! This was 2-3 years ago lol