San Juan‘s Reggaeton History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
San Juan
About
Puerto Rico‘s story is one of conquest, occupation, and resistance. On this self-guided audio walking tour through San Juan‘s streets, we‘ll trace the evolution of Reggaetón from protest to mainstream music and bring the island‘s history to life. We‘ll follow this story starting with Puerto Rico‘s colonial roots at El Capitolio, the Capitol Building. From there, I‘ll introduce you to Reggaetón and show you several famous nightclubs which fostered some of the most renowned artists of this genre. I‘ll tell you how it was illegal to record, sell or play Reggaetón in radio stations across the island during the 90s. You‘ll have an opportunity to explore the famous La Perla neighborhood where our ...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Capitolio de Puerto Rico
This tour starts in front of El Capitolio. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
La Perla
La Perla
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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San Juan‘s Reggaeton History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
San Juan
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About
Puerto Rico‘s story is one of conquest, occupation, and resistance. On this self-guided audio walking tour through San Juan‘s streets, we‘ll trace the evolution of Reggaetón from protest to mainstream music and bring the island‘s history to life. We‘ll follow this story starting with Puerto Rico‘s colonial roots at El Capitolio, the Capitol Building. From there, I‘ll introduce you to Reggaetón and show you several famous nightclubs which fostered some of the most renowned artists of this genre. I‘ll tell you how it was illegal to record, sell or play Reggaetón in radio stations across the island during the 90s. You‘ll have an opportunity to explore the famous La Perla neighborhood where our ...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Capitolio de Puerto Rico
This tour starts in front of El Capitolio. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
