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"Las Playas son del Pueblo, el Mapa es para el Pueblo."
This isn’t just a slogan. It’s the soul of the project. Puerto Rico belongs to its people, and this map was created with that same spirit. While everything the island offers might be scattered across the internet, MapinPR brings it together. Curated, bilingual, and free for anyone who wants to explore.
The idea behind MapinPR started long before its official launch in 2021. Growing up, I was always out exploring with my family. We hiked trails, chased waterfalls, and discovered beaches that weren’t on any tourist brochure. It wasn’t just about going somewhere; it was about experiencing the island deeply. Whether it was a hidden tidepool or a mural tucked in a quiet town square, I wanted to see it all.
As I got older, friends started tagging along on these trips, and they’d always say the same thing: “You should be a tour guide.”
That idea stuck with me. I didn’t want to lead tours. I wanted people to have the freedom to explore on their own. That’s when I started creating a personal Google Map filled with every unique spot I could find.
This wasn’t thrown together overnight. Each pin on MapinPR was added after hours of research, often late into the night. Pulled from blogs, Facebook posts, news articles, community newsletters, tourism sites, and more. If someone mentioned a cool place, I looked it up. If it was worth the visit, I pinned it.
At one point, people suggested I should sell the map. And sure, it crossed my mind, but it didn’t feel right. These places don’t belong to me. I didn’t discover them. I simply gathered them in one place to save you the time and hassle of digging through the internet yourself. This project is my way of giving back to my community and helping others discover Puerto Rico the way I did.
As the map grew, I wanted a way to keep track of which locations I had already visited. That’s how the MapinPR Travel Journal was born. It’s a bucket list and travel log rolled into one.
Created for explorers like me, it’s meant to help you experience all 78 towns on the island and record your journey along the way. The journal is available for sale, and while it supports the continuation of this project, it also offers something physical and personal that complements your travels.
In addition to mapping, I also work as a drone pilot. That passion became part of MapinPR’s mission. I started filming and photographing the places I visited and adding that content to the map and portfolio.
The goal is to eventually capture every pin with aerial visuals so that you can see what to expect before you arrive. Flying drones has given me a new way to appreciate Puerto Rico from above, and sharing those views has made this project even more fulfilling.
MapinPR isn’t sponsored. It’s not backed by a company. It’s just one person who’s passionate about making Puerto Rico more accessible to both locals and travelers. This is about preserving the culture, encouraging exploration, and connecting people to places that might otherwise go unnoticed.
If using this map helps you create new memories, reconnect with your heritage, or simply find a new favorite spot, then it has already served its purpose.
Gracias for being here.
Explore. Learn. Connect. Puerto Rico is waiting.