San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), is announcing updates to incoming US travelers from the 20th. Adjusted immigration policies will kick in on Tuesday 25th for passengers who are not vaccinated or who are arriving from overseas. May the local curfew, which was imposed in March 2020, will be lifted.
“Puerto Rico has made health and safety a priority from the beginning of the pandemic and is the first U.S. travel destination to introduce an island-wide curfew, along with other measures to protect residents and visitors. When restrictions are relaxed, we look forward to welcoming travelers who want to responsibly explore our island, immerse themselves in unforgettable culture, unique natural wonders and delicious cuisine, all while enjoying the ease of travel that comes with it Puerto Rico being a US territory, including the need for a passport for US citizens, “said Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico.
Additional reduced restrictions, effective May 24, include increased enterprise capacity, increased from 30 percent to 50 percent; the abolition of the mask requirement for fully vaccinated people in parks and beaches; and permission to consume alcoholic beverages in swimming pools and beaches. The reopening of the island’s colossal lakes, popular for entertainment experiences, is also allowed at 30 percent capacity, with all attendees being required to present either a vaccination card or a negative antigen test to gain entry. For a full breakdown of the revised policies and arrival requirements, see Discover Puerto Rico’s Travel Policies.
For those who travel to Puerto Rico, the island offers a variety of unique attractions without the need for a passport, currency exchange, or phone rate adjustments for US residents. From a unique history with Spanish, Taino and African heritage to a booming coffee culture and unparalleled offerings in nature, including El Yunque, the only rainforest in the US Forest service; three of the five bioluminescent bays in the world and stunning pink salt flats – Puerto Rico has many unique experiences. One of the exciting updates on the island is the recent reopening of El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo and the opening of the much-anticipated Distrito T-Mobile, which is used as the liveliest and most popular setting for events, conventions and performances in the Caribbean Region that will appear later this year.
Beyond leisure travel, Puerto Rico is also a great option for those work remotely. From turquoise waves to emerald green hills to electric orange sunsets, Puerto Ricos The extensive color palette invigorates, relaxes and rejuvenates. The island also has 31 internet providers and three 5G networks, which are critical to today’s conference needs, and is conveniently located in Atlantic Standard Time (AST), making for a seamless remote work experience.
Follow Discover Puerto Rico’s social channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to stay tuned and for more information about Puerto Rico and its policies, visit DiscoverPuertoRico.com.
Via Discover Puerto Rico
Discover Puerto Rico is a newly formed private, nonprofit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) whose mission is to be Puerto Rico visible to the world as a first-class travel destination. The DMO brings people to prosperity Puerto Rico by jointly promoting the diversity and uniqueness of the island for leisure and business trips as well as events. It is responsible for all global marketing, sales and promotion of the destination and works end-to-end with key local government and non-governmental actors Puerto Ricos Visitor economy and community in general to fuel economic growth. To discover all the beauty of the island, visit DiscoverPuertoRico.com.
SOURCE Explore Puerto Rico
