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- German
- English
Trace the raw, defiant birth of reggaetón through the streets of Santurce and Barrio Obrero. From illicit cassette mixtapes traded in open carports to state-sanctioned moral panics and militarized caserío raids, discover how an Afro-diasporic rhythm conquered police censorship and elite cultural gatekeepers. Walk alongside community-run music hubs, public housing complexes where Daddy Yankee survived gunfire, and salsa shrines, culminating where street dancers and urban superstars weaponized the beat to topple a governor in the historic Summer of 2019.
- A 8.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 211 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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Itinerary
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1
A long-running DIY and countercultural performance venue representing the spirit of the unlicensed 1990s underground clubs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
An institutional theater on Avenida Ponce de León highlighting cultural gatekeeping and Ivy Queen’s historic struggle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A community-run cultural space in a repurposed school highlighting the Afro-Puerto Rican rhythmic lineage of dembow.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Plaza De Los Salseros
Dedicated to salsa titans like Ismael Rivera, illustrating how reggaetón inherited the mantle of 1970s Salsa Brava.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The Caribbean’s largest public housing complex and a vital lyrical incubator for early underground music.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The caserío where Daddy Yankee was raised, survived gunfire, and engineered his historic home-studio recordings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Barrio Obrero’s civic center, where the tour culminates in the political triumph of the historic Verano del 19 protests.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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