We got here January 7, just as restrictions were loosened up a bit (before, you couldn't sit on the beach). We have found most restaurants open at least some of the time, and have not had any problem getting seated. Museums, however, have almost all been closed--and I don't know if dive operations are active. (The bioluminescent bay kayak trips are on though.)
Hardly any tourists, so your spending definitely is noticed. Beeches are uncrowded, and we've often hiked miles before seeing anyone else on trails. (El Yunque was more active, but still was mostly just us.)
Mask wearing is seemingly 100% indoors, and in our minds, a bit over the top outdoors (seeing one on someone bicycling or driving alone is not that unusual). But for those with more concern about virus, it would be comforting. (Same too with mandatory temperature checks and hand sanitizing as you enter any restaurant or grocery store)
Need to have the usual negative PCR within 72 hours before arrival (they do offer some other options, but you'd want this one), and you'll get a daily text inquiry as to presence of symptoms for the first two weeks you're here. On return home, under current rules, no need for a PCR test, as P.R. isn't a foreign country.
We are presently in Rincon on the west coast, about 75% of our way around the island. Been mostly around the coasts, save for 3 days on Ruta Panoramica and in Jayuya.
Hardly any tourists, so your spending definitely is noticed. Beeches are uncrowded, and we've often hiked miles before seeing anyone else on trails. (El Yunque was more active, but still was mostly just us.)
Mask wearing is seemingly 100% indoors, and in our minds, a bit over the top outdoors (seeing one on someone bicycling or driving alone is not that unusual). But for those with more concern about virus, it would be comforting. (Same too with mandatory temperature checks and hand sanitizing as you enter any restaurant or grocery store)
Need to have the usual negative PCR within 72 hours before arrival (they do offer some other options, but you'd want this one), and you'll get a daily text inquiry as to presence of symptoms for the first two weeks you're here. On return home, under current rules, no need for a PCR test, as P.R. isn't a foreign country.
We are presently in Rincon on the west coast, about 75% of our way around the island. Been mostly around the coasts, save for 3 days on Ruta Panoramica and in Jayuya.
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