The History of Reggaeton in Puerto Rico 2023
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About the Tour
About the Tour
Reggaetón is probably the most popular music in America today. Artist like Daddy Yankee, Calle 13 and Bad Bunny have exported this Puerto Rico born rhythm to every Spanish speaking country in the world, Bad Bunny just performed in Spanish at the America Music Awards 2023 to a standing ovation singing in Spanish.
This music was illegal to record, sell or play on radio stations. The clubs would be closed in the 90s if the government found out it. Today its' artist are selling billions of copies and more importantly in there own terms world wide.
Much of this evolution happened in the City of Old San Juan and all of this walking distance in this tour we will take you to many of the iconic places the historian, author of the first book on Reggaetón in Puerto Rico. Connecting theories on the social, political and cultural dimensions and trajectory.
This walking Tour can take up to one hour in one of the oldest cities colonized in the new world, beautiful Old San Juan Puerto Rico.
Tour Producer
Tour Producer
Raul Moris
Hello! My name is Prof. Raúl "Gorras" Moris, I was born and raised in The Bronx and now I have lived in Puerto Rico for more than twenty-five years.
I consider myself a Historian, performer, poet, artist, social worker and I am the author of the first book on Reggaeton "The History of Rap and Reggaeton in Puerto Rico 2000". I have also traveled the world as and artist, activist and education worldwide.
I have also used poetry, art, rap and reggaeton in healing workshops, in social struggles and in education during catastrophic events such as Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, for example
¡Hola! Mi nombre es Prof. Raúl "Gorras" Moris, nací y crecí en El Bronx y ahora vivo en Puerto Rico desde hace más de veinticinco años.
Soy un Historiador, performero, intérprete, poeta, artista, trabajador social y autor del primer libro sobre Reggaetón "La Historia del Rap y Reggaetón en Puerto Rico 2000". También he viajado por el mundo educando con diferentes proyectos artisticos.
También he utilizado la poesía, baile, arte, el rap y el reggaetón en talleres de sanación, en luchas sociales y en educación durante eventos catastróficos como el huracán Katrina en Luisiana por ejemplo.
Preview Location
Preview Location
Location 1
I love PR sign: In the beginning we had culture
You should be standing in front of the big letters that say "I love Puerto Rico" so that the ocean is directly behind them. If you're not, please make your way ... Read More
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Major Landmarks
Major Landmarks
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La Perla
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San Cristobal Castle
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El Capitolio
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Puerta de Tierra
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The Noise Club
Getting There
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start locationFV7Q+GVC, San Juan, 00916, Puerto Rico
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Total distance4km
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Final locationFV9H+XJC, Cemetery St, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
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Distance back to start location1km
Directions to Starting Point
The starting point will be at the I LOVE PUERTO RICO sign Marina Street and near pier 4 in OSJ.
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If you need more places of reference look for the Taxi Terminal and Cruise information Booth.
Please be prepared to walk, have good walking shoes and maybe even a hat. We also recommend a bottle of water for hydration.
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Tips
Tips
Places to stop along the way
El Capitolio (Legislative building), Fort San Felipe, El Tapia Theater, panoramic views of the Atlantic, El Morro Fort, many places to eat, hydrate and shop on the way.
Best time of day
The best time is in the morning or early evening because of confort.
Precautions
One of the communities will walk is La Perla, location where Daddy Yankee, Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera and Luis Fonsi filmed Despacito. This community is very protective so be respectful and do not take pictures of anything, buildings, people, and businesses. NO PICTURES WHILE IN LA PERLA PLEASE. This will be explained in the tour.ctful and do not take pictures of anything, buildings, people, and businesses.
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