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Since I was a 16 year old boy working in the Southwest in the Municipality of "Lajas, La Parguera", when I got my first car and drivers license, i decided to get lost in the Island of Enchantment Puerto Rico. During those days it never crossed my mind that I would end up doing this for a living and to support my family as my main source of income but after working in different hotels, restaurants

all over the island, Meeting Planning and finishing up my bachelors degree in Tourism Arts at the Sacred Heart University in Santurce. Sincerely I have been very fortunate to be able to work on my own as a owner, tour operator and tour guide becoming licensed by the Tourism Company and the Service Commission of Puerto Rico. In my 39 years experience i believe that this beautiful paradise is a lot more than a small archipelago of islands and this is truly thanks to our people, our customs, traditions and a very rich culture that makes us special. This web space is a service area more than anything else to all travelers and individuals that love to get away and find themselves in nature and/or enjoy with family and friends while learning something new along the way. Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions that comes to mind about Puerto Rico in general or send me an email at [email protected]

Thank you very much,

Héctor Caolo Alvarez

17/09/2023

Robert Schellman
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Biobay Adventure
DATE: Sep 16, 2023
LOCATION: Fajardo, PR, United States
Hector is a most personable and informative guide, one of the best I've had the pleasure to be with. He knows the right places and and is intuitive about his selections. And, Hector goes the extra mile aiming to ensure we had the best tour possible even on the hot humid day. You will not go wrong having Hector as your guide!!!! BioIsland PR

11/09/2023

Kim Barone
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: “Custom Coastal Drive”
DATE: Sep 4, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was an amazing guide for the short time we had in port. He had suggestions of high lights but most importantly wanted to know what we wanted to see. He drove us to a distillery for a tour, then around Old San Juan for a while. Then he parked the van and gave us a walking tour. One of our family members wanted an authentic meal so he took us to a locally owned restaurant and helped us order an authentic meal. Hector was educated, kind and interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with Hector!

03/09/2023

Greg Tkaczyk
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Aug 24, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was a fantastic tour guide for our first time in San Juan! Our family of 4 arrived on a cruise, and Hector met us right at the pier with his private van. He guided us inside of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and took us to several other locations around San Juan. Very knowledgeable, communication was great, and Hector was very flexible in adjusting the date of our tour at the last minute due to an itinerary change on our cruise. Highly recommended! Thank you Hector!

25/08/2023

Corina Casanova
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Aug 2, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was fantastic. He knew so much about the country and city and adapted his narrative based on our interests and the varied ages in our group - with two young children. He was super easy to communicate with in advance to arrange meet up and he took us to some amazing places, including a great restaurant for dinner. He was a delightful companion on our adventure. We've now made a friend in San Juan and will recommend him to our friends for travel, and keep in touch with him when we return.

24/07/2023

Tammy Kinsey
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Custom Coastal Drive
DATE: Jul 23, 2023
LOCATION: Maunabo PR, United States
Hector was a wonderful guide in every way! He went above and beyond expectations. He is easy-going, knowledgeable, and a skilled driver. We greatly enjoyed our drive down the southeastern coastline, through villages with locals, houses, food and drink stands, and to beaches, wetlands, and the Punta Tuna lighthouse. Hector chose a great place for lunch; delicious seafood and an incredible Caribbean view! This tour shows you Puerto Rico outside of San Juan, and an experience you will always treasure!

21/07/2023

Della Regina
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Jul 21, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was an amazing tour guide!!! He was calm, patient, informative and a safe driver! We saw and learned a lot about Old San Juan, and about Puerto Rico on his tour!!! I would recommend Hector! 😁🇵🇷😊

18/07/2023

Charles Booth
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Jul 17, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector and Rafael were great with our 17 family members . Both very knowledgeable, funny and were flexible with our wishes and schedule. Even helped with one of our family who had to return to the ship. Thanks guys!

10/07/2023

Jennifer Ward
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: River Adventure and Luquillo
DATE: Jun 21, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was very easy to work with. He responded promptly to communication and customized our tour. We really enjoyed our time at the river! We decided to do an ATV ride after the river. Hector arranged this for us. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. He taught us many things about the area. We would definitely book a tour with Hector again!

30/06/2023

Tim Santana
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Jun 18, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
We had a very good tour with Hector. He was very accommodating and gave a great history of Puerto Rico. I would not hesitate to use him in the future and would recommend him to anyone needing a tour in San Juan.

22/06/2023

Emanuel Gottenger
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Custom Coastal Drive
DATE: Jun 14, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was great. He made the best use of our time while on a short port stop in San Juan. He showed us the highlights of old San Juan and gave us lots of information and "pearls" about the sights. He also took us to visit the "Barrilito Rum Distillery" which was an amazing place to see on top of the great drinks they make. Lastly he brought us to "the best empanadas place ever" in old San Juan. So delicious. Thanks for a great day.

27/05/2023

Lausanne Orendain-Diep
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: May 6, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was a great guide for my first time in San Juan. He made sure my tour was what I wanted it to be. We had some great stops and he showed me some really great places to walk to that I was able to find those places in Old San Juan by myself the next day. He showed me local places to eat and enjoy authentic Puerto Rican food. I learned a lot about history from him in a way that I will remember things. Thank you for a great first time in San Juan!

07/05/2023

Arturo Aza Riva
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: May 6, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was a magnificent guide! We absolutely recomend him. He does not only has a vast knowledge about San Juan's history and highlights, but also he is very patient and attentive to answer all your questions.

05/05/2023

Ande Creekmore
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Custom Coastal Drive
DATE: May 3, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Great day with Hector. He was courteous, efficient and very knowledgeable. Provided great recommendations for lunch and dinner. Highly recommend for a day in San Juan!!

02/05/2023

Janet Allen
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tour: Custom Coastal Drive
DATE: Apr 18, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
We all (8 of us) truly loved this tour. Hector was generous with his knowledge and was completely engaged. Hector allowed us to customize the tour and without hesitation, would accommodate every request. He showed us the wonderful sights and so much of the culture. Every response to our questions were answered in detail. The Rum Distillery was so fun. It's a must! I highly recommend Hector and Tours by Locals. You get a personal and intimate understanding of San Juan! I have and will recommend Tours by Locals and for San Juan, Hector. He was so much fun and so entertaining. He was very sensitive to the fact that 2 of us had knee issues. We all just loved him!!! Hector, thank you for a fabulous day. You made every experience so wonderful. We had a great time. Thank you, from each and every one of us. God Bless!

28/04/2023

Haston Lewis
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tours
DATE: Apr 19, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
My Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in San Juan with Hector. The experience met and exceeded our expectations, from the courteous greeting in the morning until the time that we were returned to the hotel. Hector's knowledge enhanced the tour experience as he connects the dots on the facts. He made us feel very comfortable and the day was very enjoyable. We came away with a new appreciation for Puerto Rico, from the history to the people to the culture.

22/04/2023

Bruce Buckley
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Apr 20, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
A thoroughly enjoyable experience with the knowledgeable Hector. He was friendly and informative and easy to chat to. By chatting to us, he then knew where to take us so that we had the most benefit from our limited time in San Juan. We found out he's a talented musician and is very familiar with the arts and the music scene of San Juan. He's the ideal guide for those who want to learn more about the history, food and culture of Puerto Rico. Thank you Hector. You provost exactly what we were looking for. When we have better internet we will check out your music!

20/04/2023

Kayla LaFaver
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Custom Coastal Drive
DATE: Apr 13, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
We had the best tour with Hector! Beautiful scenery and fully customized to make our day perfect! Will book again with Hector!

18/04/2023

Laura Wild
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Apr 12, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Had a great time, accommodated our needs. He was prompt and VERY personable. Explained history, culture, local things happening. When we go back we will definitely hire him again. Ride was also very roomy. Learned a lot about Puerto Rico so we know what to do and stay next time.

01/04/2023

Chris Stepping
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Custom Coastal Drive
DATE: Mar 28, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was an absolutely amazing tour guide. He customized our tour to do exactly what we wanted and took us to cool local spots we would have otherwise not seen. He was extremely knowledgeable about San Juan, and the van was cool and comfortable. I'd recommend him to anyone that wants a san juan tour.

30/03/2023

Steve Thomas
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Mar 10, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was an amazing tour guide ! He knows Old San Juan, because he lived there. What better way to get a great tour than by someone who is from Old San Juan. Personable, friendly, loads of laughs and some really great stories. The history of Old San Juan is alive and well with Hector. Tons of knowledge, tons of side stories and some great commentaries as we walk through the streets or drove. The weather was perfect which complemented our guide. If you really want a great tour, book it with Hector

26/03/2023

Bruce Cohen
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private tour
DATE: Mar 24, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
My wife and I had a great tour of Old San Juan from Hector yesterday. He picked us up in his van from our hotel and amazingly manuevered through the narrow streets to get us around easily. We had a great tour of the fort then walked the cobblestoned streets getting a fascinating historical tour of the area. He was adept at recognizing our needs , finding us the cheapest bottled water, amazing popsicles and a local lunch place that we would never have found on our own. I highly recommend him.

15/03/2023

Pamela Green
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Feb 16, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR
Hector was a fabulous host for our tour of San Juan. He met us right off the cruise ship's pier and took into consideration our mobility issues He was friendly and kind and adapted the tour to make it enjoyable to our group of four. He shared his knowledge proudly and took us to the best sites. He also helped by taking us to the best places to get coffee and local rum for future rumcakes. Hector wanted to make sure our day was special and filled with memories. Gracias, Hector! We are thankful we met you!

09/03/2023

Mona Mathews
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private
DATE: Mar 8, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was amazingly kind, patient and very accommodating to our family with 2 toddlers and a baby. He tailored our tour to make it kid friendly and the best way to see Old San Juan! We enjoyed all the sights of the forts, cathedrals, historical sights and buildings. The kids loved the park with the pigeons and the amazing gelato and pizza. Highly recommend Hector for anyone looking for an insightful experience.

07/03/2023

Leon Janik
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Custom Coastal Drive San Juan and Isla de Cabras in Toa Baja
DATE: Mar 4, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
We did a custom tour with Hector at the beginning of our cruise out of San Juan and another at the end of the cruise before returning home. You won't find a more knowledgeable guide or one easier to work with. We have done previous tours with him and he continues to impress us. We have gotten to know him personally and consider him a friend. You won't be sorry booking a tour with him. Lee and Sandy J Mechanicsburg, PA

07/03/2023

Sonia Dobson
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Custom Coastal Drive "Yabucoa, Maunabo & Patillas
DATE: Mar 5, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Excellent tour driving the spectacular south coast with magnificent views. Hector is very personable and has an excellent knowledge of the PR. He made the drive flexible and was keen to accommodate any stops we requested. After a stop at a beach frequented by locals lunch by the roadside was a highlight. We managed to visit several "out of the way" spots to experience local lives. We would certainly recommend a tour with Hector.

04/03/2023

Beverly Morse
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Feb 20, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful tour around old San Juan and beyond with Hector. He's a native and very knowledgeable about history and current events related to San Juan and Puerto Rico in general. Charming man and very informative.

28/02/2023

Sally Bull
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Feb 28, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Look no further! Hector will make your tour with him the highlight of any trip! My husband and I hired Hector for our San Juan experience and we enjoyed every minute of our time with him. Hector is a fantastic tour guide and his English is excellent. He learned the spoken English through travels to the U.S. He has history, personality, and driving skills for any tour. Thank you so much, Hector!

23/02/2023

Kim Turkiewicz
RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Old San Juan Private Tour
DATE: Apr 4, 2022
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was great! Very knowledgable and informative. We had never been to PR so we decided a tour by a local would give us the most out of our shirt time off the cruise ship. Hector met us right outside the cruise port and drove us around educating us on the city. We went to Castillo San Felipe del Morro and learned so much from Hector about this beautiful fort. Afterwards he took us to one of his favorite local places to eat lunch. I would definitely recommend Hector!

16/02/2023

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TOUR: Custom Coastal Drive
DATE: Feb 13, 2023
LOCATION: San Juan, PR, United States
Hector was amazing! we cannot wait to visit San Juan again and spend time with him! Extremely knowledgeable and fun!

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