I'm traveling with my mom who is a little paranoid about these things. I'm well aware that Puerto Rico is probably just as safe as most places on the mainland, but to humor my mom I'd like to get informed. At the same time, we don't want to hang out with only tourists. We are looking for somewhere off the beaten path, out of the way of both tourists and crime. It could be a small town or a region, any info is appreciated.|||Well I would say the safest region is the central mountain area, because its less populated then the coastal areas. But in reality PR is pretty safe. Certain parts of San Juan would be considered the most dangerous because it is a big city, but like I said.. only certain parts like La Perla & the Caserios(housing projects). But you have no reason to go there so dont worry you will be just fine. PR has crime but it is usually drug related & nothing to do with tourists. In San Juan the nice areas are Old San Juan, Isla Verde, Condado, Ocean Park.. etc. This is where you will find the most tourist but dont worry there will be plenty of locals too, PR doesnt have huge tourists resorts so you always get a local feel. But if you want off the beaten path you can rent a car & explore the island, you will be perfectly safe anywhere you go on th island. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvOLT7fjQ鈥?/a> |||stick to the basic tourist safety guidelines as u would visiting anyplace...like having ur documents and $$ in a safe place...dont wonder around a place that seems unsafe, dont walk thru dark alleys...follow ur instinct...as you would in NYC, Miami or Vegas. Bums @ old san juan are scary but practicly harmless...but if its late at night, avoid them. overall, people are very nice...and ask in ur hotel for info...theyll set u up places to visit even if its not a tourist area. Try to do the Vista Panoramica...rent a car and follow the map....great views of the central part of the island, check out Pi~ones @ Loiza (its near the airport), or travel to the west part of the island its just a couple of hours from San Juan...and about $5.00 of tolls. Ask around for places and ask for safety of any particular place...and ull be set. Tell ur mom not to worry...and dont forget the sunblock.|||try the mountains cities as utuado,lares aibonito,adjuntas) or you can go to dorado that is a coast city.

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