"Puerto Rico is a relatively small island - it's got fewer square miles than Connecticut, one of the tiniest US states - so I assumed it would be easy to get around without a car. A friend who had previously visited the island recommended that my family just use Uber, since traffic tends to be heavy and parking can be difficult. Their logic seemed sound, and this mostly worked, but we ran into some hiccups."
"After I arrived, I realized that rideshare vehicles aren't authorized to operate in the El Yunque National Forest, which I had been looking forward to visiting. Instead of heading there on our own, we ended up booking a pricey tour with transportation included. Though I was thrilled to finally see the glowing bioluminescent bay in Fajardo, which has to be experienced after sunset, our family struggled to get back to our hotel after dark."
"Ultimately, I ended up spending more time waiting for rides and more money booking tours with private transportation than I had expected. Although I managed without a car, I regret not just renting one to avoid some of the fees and stress. Dealing with traffic and parking would have been frustrating in their own ways, but at least we could've explored more of the island if we'd had a rental car."
A family visited Puerto Rico for a week in July to explore rainforests, beaches, and a colorful old town. The trip was enjoyable but marred by four avoidable mistakes. Solely relying on rideshares caused problems because rideshare vehicles are not authorized in El Yunque National Forest, prompting a pricey tour. Bioluminescent bay visit after sunset led to long waits and multiple ride requests to return to the hotel. More time was spent waiting and more money spent on tours with private transportation. The family regretted not renting a car, which would have enabled easier exploration despite traffic and parking hassles.
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