Our Experiences
Local hosts. Shared knowledge. A different way to discover Puerto Rico.
“Puerto Rico is a natural jewel box”
That was the invitation on our original homepage. These are some of the people, places, and experiences that gave it life.
A look back at our past offerings. Local Guest is no longer operating; these experiences are preserved here as part of its history.
Morovis
Caving Adventure & Taíno Pottery
Exploring the caves and learning about Taíno heritage, followed by a hands-on pottery workshop.
Comerío
El Comerieño
Kayaking on Río La Plata, a farm lunch at Adicto a la Tierra, and time to discover the landscape of Comerío.
Loíza
Afro-Caribbean History & Culture
Bomba, a turban workshop, and a visit to artist Samuel Lind’s home studio connected visitors with Loíza’s cultural heritage.
San Juan
Journey through Urban Coral Reefs
Snorkeling with an introduction to the reef ecosystem and the community efforts working to protect marine life.
Punta Las Marías
Punta Las Marías Community Garden
Volunteers lent a hand with planting, watering, and weeding, while learning about compost and the community garden.
San Juan
Helping to Restore Ecosystems
Working with CRES on coastal reforestation and learning about habitat conservation through its Sea Turtle Project.
Las Marías
Atelier Casa Múcaro
Workshops with resident artists explored creative reuse, self-sufficiency, and sharing tools, materials, and knowledge.
Ponce
Historical Walk of Ponce
Isla Caribe guided visitors through the city’s history, architecture, food, and art, sharing the places locals loved.
Hacienda La Mocha
From Seed to Cup: Coffee Experience
A walk through a family-owned coffee plantation traced the process of coffee making, from growing the plant to the cup.
Caja de Muertos
Paradise Exploration: Caja de Muertos
A catamaran journey to Playa Pelícano, with time to explore the beach and the island’s dry-forest landscape.
Yauco
Helping Coffee Farmers in Yauco
At Hacienda Masini, volunteers helped tend the nursery, plant coffee trees, and care for the land.
Santurce
Calle Loíza Food & Street Art
A walking experience brought together food, drinks, street art, and the history of an evolving neighborhood.
Original listing photographs and descriptions recovered from the Local Guest website and its 2019 database backup.
About Local Guest
Local Guest was a women-powered travel company rooted in Puerto Rico, built around a belief that travel could create meaningful connections and support local communities.
Launched in 2017 by Carmen Portela and Mónica Pérez, the platform connected travelers with local hosts, entrepreneurs, and community organizations. The invitation was simple: experience Puerto Rico through the people who call it home.
From rural farms and rivers to artists’ studios and coastal communities, the aim was to share the island’s culture and natural beauty while creating opportunities for the people caring for them.
Read the original launch story ↗
