A global pandemic has hit the world and Puerto Rico is not an exception. A strict lockdown has been decreed since March 16th 2020. Only essential business and services are allowed to remain open. A curfew from 7pm to 5am restricts mobility within the citizens.
I spent the first two weeks at home. Then I went to document the outbreak. City looks more like a Ghost Town than the city that used to be. Almost no cars on the highway, beaches, parks, subway, businesses were closed. It’s being tough days for most of the people that depends on go out to get money.
To see very few people on the streets It’s a strange feeling, but I kind of like it for its uniqueness.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. An empty highway in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A person walks over a closed store.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. "El Morro" among the rest of the National Parks remains closed.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A man walks in front of the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. An empty highway in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A store at the Old San Juan is closed due to the quarantine.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. An empty street on the financial district.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A homeless person on a stop light.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Beaches are closed.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Governor house is blocked with security police custoding 24/7.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Empty street on the main tourist area in San Juan.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. An elderly person cleans the entrance of the building.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Few trucks loads goods at the main port.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 29: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. An empty highway in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A person drives his bike in front of the UPR (Puerto Rico University). Students takes lessons online.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Subway system remains closed.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. San Juan municipality workers.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Sales outside of the Plaza del Mercado public market are low after the quarantine.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Beaches remains closed.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A person on bike leaves the facilities of the public market.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Airport remains open with a severe reduce of passengers.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Capitol hill is closed.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Public parks remains closed.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Airport remains open with a severe reduce of passengers.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Lines to enter into a supermarket.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. San Juan municipality workers.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Supermarket allowed only a few quantity of people at the same time.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Beaches remains closed. Ocean Park beach.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Building workers clean.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 2: Puerto Rico is on a mandatory quarantine since March 16th, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A person is next to an ATM machine.
Alejandro Granadillo
Alejandro is a documentary photographer and videographer based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.