bill_west59 Loc: Winfield, Il

I’m new to this site, amateur photographer, I am planning a trip to Pueto Rico in May, my question is does anyone, know a good photo tour company to take you around to do landscape photography.
Thanks for any response.
Bill

df61743 Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

You might consider renting a car and driving out to El Yunque National Forest. Driving there is exactly like driving here, and it's likely to be less expensive than renting a car with a guide driving it.

Dick

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bill_west59 Loc: Winfield, Il

Thank you

alvin3232 Loc: Houston, TX

Hi
Here is something to try, as I have been to Puerto Rico numerous times. Just google the top things to do there and you will be off to the races.

https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/list/top-places-to-see-puerto-rico?utm_source=goog&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=sh&utm_content=trvlinspcore&utm_term=prospec&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_LOwBhBFEiwAmSEQAeLc6-NH8lOqoYg46gxOXeLmkxYgGcJTnXpTz-nvm733cj0IwfCZohoCDG4QAvD_BwE#!grid~~~random~1

Al

zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas

I agree with that. El Yunque National Forest is very close to San Juan, and driving in PR is easy.

I was in PR a year ago and booked a day trip from San Juan to El Yunque National Forest. This was a real bust. All these tours hype the waterslide at Las Paylas, which isn't even in the El Yunque National Forest. The area might be lovely, but it has become a victim of overtourism. On the way back, we stopped at a mediocre beach. There was little of photographic interest on this tour.

If you decide on a tour I would book specifically a photography tour. If I could do this again, I would rent a car on go off on my own.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Old San Juan must be in your schedule. San Felipe del Morro castle, worth a visit.
Visit the old cemetery by the ocean, just ask and you will be directed there. I believe there is a trolley that will take you there for free.

alvin3232 Loc: Houston, TX

A recent trip.

Al

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Great setting 🎯🎯🎯

clemente21

After hurricane Maria, many of the beaches and most of the rain forest was closed for lack of money for restoration. I was in PR in November and I understand the rain forest road was closed past the Coca Falls, which you can easily see/get to from the road. The nicer one, La Mina falls was closed to access. So, you might want to check how much of the rain forest is open. And if you can hike to La Mina, which once you get to the entrance by car, it is about a mile into the forest. It is not easy to get there, but if you do you won't regret it. Especially, if you bathe in the 55F waters right below the fall.

If you want to see a nice beach go to Luquillo, which is about 10 min. from the rain forest going east in route 3. The beach is closed, but you can get in by parking behind the food/souvenirs kiosks that you will see right before on the left side.

An even nicer beach is Flamenco beach in the island of Culebra, with its emerald green, crystal clear waters. You will need to go by ferry and might need to get the tickets in advance as it is a popular place for tourists.

The island of Vieques is another option with is more than 30 beaches ( and hundreds of stray horses). Renting an SUV will help go around the island as most beaches don't have access roads. Need ferry tickets too, but don't need to buy them that much time ahead.

That said, rip currents have been present in all beaches in the past years, perhaps because global warming. When I went as a child I never heard of such thing and we used to go every Sunday. So, be very careful especially in the closed beaches as there are no lifeguards.

Another beach, behind the airport is La Posita de Pinones. In that one the reef break the waves and it the water is pretty calm.

And of course, Old San Juan is a must for picture taking. Walk around and you will find lots of photo opportunities. I believe other members have placed San Juan photos here.

In any case, good luck and have a great time in PR.

Flamenco beach in the island of Culebra


La Coca Falls


Luquillo beach


La Mina Falls


San Juan

bill_west59 Loc: Winfield, Il

Thanks

PeteWeez Loc: LSD

If the heat gets to you, drive to top of El Yunque and you'll feel like you're back in Ill. in early June.

henryp Loc: New York, NY

From the NYTimes:
Dengue, a mosquito-borne illness, is surging through Latin America and the Caribbean, including in Puerto Rico, where a public health emergency was declared last week.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/opinion/dengue-fever-latin-america-travel.html

bill_west59 Loc: Winfield, Il

Thanks for the information, I’m putting off Puerto Rico at this time.