I’m so grateful for Reddit! I’ve been combing through posts between this subreddit and r/PuertoRico and couldn’t be more excited for my second solo trip. As I’m piecing together my itinerary I have some specific questions:

- Has anyone rented a car recently? What was your experience like? I’ve seen mixed reviews. I’m over 25 or whatever if that makes any difference in your feedback. I’d like to drive to El Yunque and possibly throughout the island (any other places I should see specifically if I do rent a car?). I’m aware that the roads aren’t in great condition but in live in Chicago and they’re equally as shitty here. What’s night driving like? Someone was like “absolutely don’t do it”, but I’m always wary when I see stuff like that.

Right now, I’m slated to be there for 5 days (Sunday to Thursday, Fly out on Friday @ like 1AM), but I have an opportunity to extend my trip. This would allow me to stay until Saturday morning, which lets me party on a Friday night. Should I do it?

Here are some things I have on my itinerary, what would you suggest I add?

- See all the things in Old San Juan Salsa Dance!!

- Day Trip to El Yunque to hike/do the Rainforest Water Slide

- Go to Vieques specifically for the bioluminescent bay (what else is there to do there?)

*Is this worth abandoning the rental car (if I do decide to do it), getting a flight/securing night at The Lazy Hostel or is the one in Fajardo just as good? This has been on my bucket list for years so if I’m going to do it. I want to do it right. Also, I’m doing an electric boat, because I’m not trying to kayak through mangroves and stir those bacteria up by myself. Fuck what ya’ heard.

Thank you all tremendously in advance for your feedback. Sorry, this is super long! Some things I did not include, are like alcoholic tours - I’m not a big drinker - and I’m open to some food recommendations. Usually, when I travel I’ll have like 1-2 specific dine out meals, but I try to make all my food myself.