Is it safe to eat food in Puerto Rico?

FOOD SAFETY IN PUERTO RICO Don't go where the tourists go. Especially in heavily touristed areas, avoid the highly advertised places with bilingual menus. For a genuine eating experience, avoid the hotel restaurant and ask some locals instead. Go to restaurants and food trucks that have a lot of local traffic.



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The food and drink standards in Puerto Rico are comparable to those of mainland United States. The tap water is safe to drink as it is filtered and treated at the source.

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SAFETY CONCERNS IN PUERTO RICO. There are safety concerns, however. Like Mexico and some other Caribbean islands, there's a high level of gun crime, drug trafficking and gang activity, and the homicide rate is relatively high.

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Do not carry open containers of alcohol in your car or any public area that isn't zoned for alcohol consumption. The police can fine you on the spot. Don't even think about driving while intoxicated. Other than the lower drinking age, Puerto Rico treats drinking and driving as seriously as most other U.S. states.

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Are there swimmable beaches in San Juan? El Escambron and Playita Condado are both protected by coral reefs and are perfect to swim in because the water is calm. Condado usually has strong rip currents and it's not safe to swim in.

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The local beaches are pretty safe during the day, just keep an eye on your belongings and don't bring anything you're not prepared to have stolen while having a swim. Puerto Rico has a high homicide rate however this usually affects those involved in gang activity, the drug trade or both.

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Tipping in Puerto Rico is just as common as in the U.S. It is part of the service economy and taxation system. Tipping is generally the same as it would be here in the United States. Gratuity may be included in bills in restaurants for parties of six or more.

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