San Juan
The tropical city that never sleeps
Before You Leave Canada
Entry Requirements
It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you - and any child travelling with you - have all the travel documents necessary to enter in, or transit through, each country on your itinerary. Please ensure you verify the requirements for each country as the required documents for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required on the return.
Please refer to aircanada.com for complete information on travel requirements.
Baggage
Please refer to www.aircanada.com for Baggage information.
Airport check-in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your voucher 3 hours prior to departure. Air Canada representatives are available to assist you, or you may contact an Air Canada Vacations representative at 1-800-296-3408.
Your Arrival at Destination
During Your Stay
Customer Care
For inquiries relating to extension of stay or change or hotel changes, please call Air Canada Vacations Customer Care department toll free at 800-296-3408 or e-mail us at: prevoyageclientele@vacv.com We are at your service seven days a week; from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST Saturday and Sunday.
Sightseeing
Optional excursions are a great way to enhance your Air Canada Vacations holiday. Choose from a wide variety of activities and excursions available at your destination. For more information or to reserve your excursion, please see our local Air Canada Vacations Representative or Ground Handler Partner.
Shopping
Most shops are open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM or later on some evenings. Rum products are popular and well priced.
Currency
The official currency used in Puerto Rico is the US Dollar.
Banking
Banks are generally open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon-Fri. Some banks open on Saturdays until at least lunchtime. There are several major chains and branches of all banks and ATM’s are available throughout the country. Major credit cards are very widely accepted.
Long distance calls
Phone cards are available from post offices and stores. Please note if placing a call from your hotel room additional service charges apply. Become familiar with these charges before placing the call, using a pay phone in the hotel lobby avoids these additional charges.
Water
Tap water is not recommended to drink, bottled water is a better choice. Water served in hotel bars and restaurants is safe to drink.
Tipping
Most hotel and restaurant bills include a service charge. Make sure you check the bill to avoid tipping twice. Where a service charge is not included in a restaurant, or for a taxi driver, tour guide or other service provider, it is customary to leave a tip of 10%-15% of the bill.
Electricity
110V, same as Canada
Language
Spanish. English is widely spoken throughout the country.
Your Departure from Destination
Airport check in
Procedures are the same as for departure from Canada.
