Singer Rauw Alejandro shared some of his favorite places in Puerto Rico as part of a collaboration with Apple Maps, creating a hyperlocal guide for both residents who want to discover new spots and international visitors looking to experience more of the island through Puerto Rican eyes.
The guide includes 10 spots around Puerto Rico and the island municipality of Culebra. The places range from spots to clear your head to favorites for hanging out.
The collaboration launches alongside the release of the music video "Besito en la Frente," from his latest album Cosa Nuestra: Capítulo 0, filmed entirely on Apple's iPhone 17 Pro. The project, which includes a documentary, showcases elements of Puerto Rican culture, from vejigantes (masked carnival figures) to the island's flora and fauna, with bomba as the central thread of the visual narrative.
"Cosa Nuestra: Capítulo 0 was born from the desire to show the world the essence of my island Puerto Rico and our Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Especially a tribute to Bomba, to its power and its living history," Rauw pointed out.
Rauw Alejandro directed the piece alongside Martin Seipel, blending Puerto Rico's traditions with the capabilities of Apple's latest phone.
Check out the list of Rauw Alejandro's favorite places and save them to your lists using the Directory:
📍Favorite bar
"A local bar that truly captures the festive spirit of San Juan," Rauw says in his Apple guide.
📍Chinchorro in the metro area
Rauw says this place has the perfect combination: a bar, music, laughs and food.
📍Sports and hangout spot
Rauw shares that the venue is perfect for clearing his head. "It's my favorite place to hang out with lifelong friends, play sports and enjoy music," he says in the guide.
📍For sightseeing
"Cañón Blanco reminds me of Puerto Rico's beauty beyond the city limits. It's a place to refresh the soul and reconnect with nature," the artist shares.
📍A restaurant with an elegant atmosphere
Rauw's go-to spot for celebrating with his people, in a setting he describes as the "perfect balance between a modern vibe and the Puerto Rican soul."
📍A chinchorro (a casual roadside food and drink spot) on the coast
For the performer of "Carita Linda," the best way to eat frituras is in front of the beach, something he makes a point of doing at El Boricua whenever he visits Loíza.
📍Along the west coast
Rauw's favorite spot to disconnect, according to his Apple guide. Here you can enjoy clear water and the best sunsets.
📍A restaurant in the countryside
Rauw's tour took him to Naranjito, where he says he's always welcomed with a lot of warmth and a lot of flavor.
📍Crystal-clear waters
For Rauw Alejandro, Culebrita Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico. "I take a boat, dive in and leave all my worries behind. It's a place that fills me with gratitude," he says in his Apple guide.
📍Into the mountains
Here his invitation is to let the energy of the forest, the heart of Puerto Rico, wash over you.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
