Puerto Rico Travel Risk Overview
Is Puerto Rico safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026
Puerto Rico scores 45/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. The US State Department does not issue advice for Puerto Rico. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Puerto Rico has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 45 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 27 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Puerto Rico, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Puerto Rico assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Puerto Rico currently maintains a moderate baseline risk level with a composite score of 45 out of 100. Additionally, travelers should be aware of a Level 1 Global Dengue health notice issued by the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:07 UTC
How safe is Puerto Rico to visit in 2026?
Puerto Rico currently sits at 45/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Puerto Rico with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Puerto Rico, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (San Juan, Carolina, Bayamón), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: crime and scams (67/100) and natural hazards (58/100).
Puerto Rico's score of 45 is higher than the scores of 59% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 27 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Global Affairs Canada
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Protests, Strikes & Closures This Week
Verified recent event reports monitored for Puerto Rico within the last 7 days.
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Law360 · Oct 14
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Illustrate Magazine · Oct 14
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The Virgin Islands Consortium · Oct 13
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AsAmNews · Oct 13
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USNI News · Oct 13
What Changed This Month in Puerto Rico
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 1, 2026 Score Change San Juan risk score moved from 41 to 31 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Aguadilla risk score moved from 54 to 48 (Calibration: security anchored to official advice).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Aibonito risk score moved from 49 to 43 (Calibration: security anchored to official advice).
City Risk Files in Puerto Rico
Showing 27 destination files with city-specific safety data in Puerto Rico, ranked by demand and population.
San Juan
Tier APuerto Rico
Carolina
Tier BPuerto Rico
Bayamón
Tier BPuerto Rico
Cataño
Tier BPuerto Rico
Guaynabo
Tier BPuerto Rico
Fajardo
Tier BPuerto Rico
San Sebastián
Tier BPuerto Rico
San Germán
Tier BPuerto Rico
Coamo
Tier BPuerto Rico
Arecibo
Tier BPuerto Rico
Mayagüez
Tier BPuerto Rico
Trujillo Alto
Tier BPuerto Rico
Caño Martin Peña
Tier BPuerto Rico
Isabela
Tier BPuerto Rico
Humacao
Tier BPuerto Rico
Dorado
Tier BPuerto Rico
Canóvanas
Tier BPuerto Rico
Manatí
Tier BPuerto Rico
San Lorenzo
Tier BPuerto Rico
Juncos
Tier BPuerto Rico
Vega Alta
Tier BPuerto Rico
Aguadilla
Tier BPuerto Rico
Ponce
Tier BPuerto Rico
Guayama
Tier BPuerto Rico
Cayey
Tier BPuerto Rico
Aibonito
Tier BPuerto Rico
Juana Díaz
Tier BPuerto Rico
All towns in Puerto Rico (10 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Puerto Rico
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
No current US State Department advisory entry matched Puerto Rico in the latest feed. Check the official advisory directory before travel.
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Puerto Rico as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Puerto Rico. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Puerto Rico
The most weather-stable two-month window for Puerto Rico is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 21°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 48 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in San Juan
Consulado de Francia and Consulado de Perú and 3 other embassies are mapped in San Juan.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
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| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Puerto Rico
Travel to Las Croabas, Puerto Rico involves moderate disaster exposure and dispersed local geography requiring advanced route planning. The composite score of 32 places the destination in the moderate risk tier.
Top risk drivers
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Geographic dispersion in Fajardo and Las Croabas
· transport_route
Attractions, marinas, Las Croabas, beaches, and boat departures are spread out across the area rather than concentrated in a compact beach town, creating potential for missed connections and rushed itineraries.
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Caribbean hurricane season exposure
· disaster
Disaster score of 50 reflects elevated exposure to tropical weather systems and hurricane warnings active in the Caribbean region.
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Natural disaster / weather
· Disaster
Seasonal or active weather/disaster risk.
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No travel insurance
· Money/Health
Out-of-pocket costs after illness or theft can be significant.
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Crime exposure
· Crime
Pickpocketing and tourist-targeted scams are common in busy areas.
Recent intelligence
- 9 Things To Avoid In Fajardo (2026) - Visit Caribbean [source]
- 2026 Hurricane warnings for the Caribbean [source]
- Puerto Rico Travel Advisory 2026 [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Puerto Rico safe to visit?
Puerto Rico currently scores 45/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
What is the current travel advisory for Puerto Rico?
Current official government advisories for Puerto Rico: Canada advises: Exercise normal security precautions.
Is it safe to travel to Puerto Rico right now?
As of October 2026, Puerto Rico scores 45/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). Always check official foreign-ministry advisories within 7 days of departure.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
January–February is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Puerto Rico is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 21°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 48 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Puerto Rico?
hurricane season: June–November.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.