Explore the world and Puerto Rico like a local

Join the amazing adventures of Luis with his backpack

Who is BackpackingLuis?

BackpackingLuis, Luis Peña Crescioni, is a mechanical engineer who graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, with additional studies in history, photography and journalism during his studies in Spain. He later worked on the NASA Artemis Program, contributing to projects related to space exploration. In 2022, he made a life-changing decision to leave his engineering career and spend a full year backpacking and vlogguing across more than 10 countries in Central and South America. Luis has now traveled to over 101/197 countries in the world, creating content that helps others explore destinations in a more local, accessible, and culturally respectful way. Today, he is a certified travel agent and guide who organizes group trips around the world and in Puerto Rico. He strongly believes in sustainable tourism, which led him to create BackpackPR and Bori Local Tours, platforms focused on promoting responsible travel. With a deep love for Puerto Rico, Luis is committed to improving the island’s tourism industry by making it more sustainable while educating others through his content and cultural storytelling.

BackpackingLuis

@BackpackingLuis is a global travel content creator who documents cultures, food, and local experiences. Through his storytelling, he also helps people, clients and brands connect with audiences by creating engaging, educational content that highlights destinations with respect and cultural depth.

Bori Local Tours

@BoriLocalTours offers authentic, small-group experiences in Puerto Rico focused on history, food, and culture. The company connects travelers with the island through storytelling, local insights, and immersive, non-touristy experiences.

BackpackPR

@BackpackPR is a community-driven platform that promotes sustainable and local travel experiences across Puerto Rico. It inspires both locals and visitors to explore the island responsibly while supporting small businesses and preserving culture.