Few landmarks are more representative of Puerto Rico's legacy within the Caribbean and the Americas than Castillo San Felipe del Morro, better known as El Morro. This fortification on the corner of the islet of Old San Juan now greets cruise ships as they leisurely sail in and out of the bay. During most of its nearly 500-year history, it was an important military outpost for Spain and later the United States.
Old San Juan's venerated cathedral is Puerto Rico's grandest religious building, and one of its most important. In fact, San Juan Bautista is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puerto Rico. It's also the second oldest church in the Western Hemisphere, and the oldest church on U.S. soil. The history of the church dates to 1521 and the earliest beginnings of the Spanish colonization of the island. The building you see today wasn't the original church, which was demolished by a hurricane. The current structure dates to 1540.
Fortaleza Street is bustling with shops, restaurants and fun. By day or night it's the place to be in Old San Juan
Located in Puerto Rico's Northeast Region, El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the national forest system. At nearly 29,000 acres, it is one of the smallest in size, yet one of the most biologically diverse. Come experience the breathtaking scenery, clear mountain rivers, and outdoor recreation opportunities year round.
HISTORY WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Casa BACARDÍ opened in 1962, after we chose Puerto Rico as part of our decision to begin producing rum outside of Cuba for the first time ever. Christened by Puerto Rico’s governor as ‘the Cathedral of Rum,’ Casa BACARDÍ helped us grow beyond our wildest dreams.