About Debbie

Founder of Tour Guide Debbie LLC

Debbie Molina has been a licensed tour guide in Puerto Rico since 1999 and has guided travelers since 1998. She is recognized as a pioneer in cultural tourism, creating immersive historical and storytelling experiences that help visitors understand Puerto Rico beyond the surface.

Her tours are known for their clarity, depth, and engaging narrative style. Debbie combines academic research, field study, and decades of professional experience to present Puerto Rico’s history in a way that is informative, accessible, and memorable.

Professional Leadership and Recognition

• Licensed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company since 1999.
• Founder of Legends of Puerto Rico (2000) and Tour Guide Debbie LLC (2021).
• Recommended by Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, and Frommer’s travel guides.
• Featured in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, and international media.
• Guide for dignitaries including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
• Internationally featured on major television and digital travel platforms across the United States, Latin America, and Europe, including Good Morning America (ABC), the Emmy Award–winning PBS series Grannies on Safari, and The Travel Channel’s web platforms.

Innovation and Experience

• Created Puerto Rico’s first nighttime historical walking tour in Old San Juan.
• Pioneered online booking and payment for tours in Puerto Rico in 2003.
• Designed cultural, historical, and educational tours for travelers, students, and corporate groups.
• Over 25 years of experience guiding thousands of visitors from around the world.

Debbie’s goal is simple: every traveler leaves with a deeper understanding of Puerto Rico and a meaningful experience worth sharing.