Travel to Puerto Rico
By air: Flights to San Juan from major US cities are offered by many airlines such as American (tel. 1-800-433-7300; www.aa.com), American Eagle, American Trans Air, British Airways, Carnival, Continental (tel. 787-890-2990), Copa, Delta (tel. 1-800-221-1212; www.delta.com), Flamenco, jetBlue Airways (tel. 1-800-538-2583), Hill Aviation, Iberia, KLM, LASCA, LIAT, Mexicana, Northwest, PanAm, Spirit Airlines (tel. 787-772-7117), Sunaire Express, Towers Air, TWA, United (tel. 1-800-241-6522; www.united.com), US Airways (tel. 1-800-428-4322; www.usairways.com), Vieques Air-link.
Driving: Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. All the same rules as any part of the United States, except that the signs are in Spanish, the distance markers in kilometers and the gas sold in liters.
Customs and Immigration: There are no passports or visas necessary for United States citizens, which mean that US citizens can travel freely in and out of the island without going through immigration or customs. US citizens only need to have some form of official government issued picture identification to enter Puerto Rico such as a current driver’s license or a photo-identification card issued to non-drivers by a state’s motor vehicles department. For additional information, contact your local U.S. embassy. or call the Puerto Rico State Department at (787) 722-2121.
Citizens of other countries have the same requirements as for entering the USA. Potential visitors must first obtain a visa, either a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The 90-day "visitor" visa is a non-immigrant visa to enter the United States temporarily. Those planning to travel to Puerto Rico for a different purpose, such as study or temporary work, must apply for specialized visas (either an M-1 or F-1 class). A visa is not a guarantee of entry into Puerto Rico. The bearer of a visa is subject to inspection at the port of entry by U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials who have authority to deny admission (Homeland Security Advisor, La Fortaleza, P.O. Box 9020082, San Juan, PR 00902-0082 - 787-977-7730 / 7731).
Public Transportation: The Metropolitan Bus Authority (AMA and Metrobus) operates in the San Juan Metropolitan area. Stops are marked by magenta, orange and white signs which read Parada. Buses run between certain hours, usually until 9:00 p.m. For route, terminals or schedule information, contact the AMA at (787) 767-7979.
There are also mini-buses ("carros públicos" or "guaguas"), usually carrying 10 to 14 people. Públicos are a good way of getting around, but be prepare to wait for the car to fill up, which may take from 10 minutes to few hours, for additional information call (787) 765-7733.
Taxis: All taxis are metered, rates start at $1.75 with increments of 1/19 mile x $0.10 = $1.90 per mile, waiting time each 25 seconds $0.10; .50&ceent; for the first 3 pieces of luggage, extra on at $1 ea. Meter Rates & Flat Rate do not include Tolls. To verify rates contact the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (Transportation Division) 787-999-2100 or 1-866-2GOTOPR to verify current tariffs during your traveling dates.
Car rental: Agencies are located around the island. Includes: AAA, Afro, Avis, Budget, Charlie, Discount, Hertz, L & M, Leaseway, National, Popular Leasing, Target, Thrifty, and Vias. Rates might be a little higher than U.S.
Conservatory on Mapquest
Puerto Rico Conference on Music Entrepreneurship
Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico
951 Ave Ponce De Leon
San Juan, PR 00907-3373
(787) 751-0160
Accommodations
| Marriott | (888) 236-2427 |
| Hotel Iberia | (787) 722-5380 |
| Caribe Hilton, San Juan | (787) 721-0303 |
