I know many of you are parents - so please do read all of this as (like everything children) it’s a little complex.

Friday 28th - Welcome Drinks - We’re checking with the venue, should be fine to bring children.

Wedding 29th (Church) - Children welcome at the church

Wedding 29th (Reception) - Unfortunately we cannot have children at the wedding reception, however, there are a number of parent-friendly ways we can accommodate them.

Please absolutely bring your children to Puerto Rico, firstly - Puerto Ricans LOVE children and the place is very set up for families, so the rest of your trip (if you choose to extend) will be awesome.

There are several lovely couples flying in with their children (ranging from baby to 8/9 years old) & so there will be babysitting/nanny services and childcare options super-local (and potentially inside) the venue.

If you are travelling to Puerto Rico internationally with children - get in touch with Jonny or Alana and we will put you in touch with the other parents so we can make sure everyone’s little ones are taken care of beautifully.

Yes.

• U.S. Citizens: You do not need a Passport or Visa to travel to Puerto Rico.

• International Travellers: From countries under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (this includes the United Kingdom), Will require a validESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before traveling to the US. Travelers outside of Visa Waiver countries must obtain a U.S. visa prior to their visit. If you have visited the US recently & have an existing/valid ESTA (check this) you do not need a specific one for Puerto Rico.

• Click here to apply for or check your ESTA Status 

• Passport: International tourists need a valid passport to enter Puerto Rico. Check that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.

• Puerto Rico adheres to U.S. customs and immigration laws. International visitors will go through the same customs and border control processes as when entering mainland U.S.

• If you are transferring in the US (For example UK > Miami > Puerto Rico) you will clear customs in Miami - please make sure that your connections are appropriately spaced (minimum 2 hours gap).

• Be mindful of the Customs Declaration rules when bringing items into Puerto Rico, especially for food, plants, and animals.

• U.S. Dollar (USD) Cash can be helpful, but most establishments accept credit cards. There are several ATM’s/Cash machines in Old San Juan.

Spanish is the first language of Puerto Rico.

If you’re worried your Spanish is a little rough, trust us - any effort you can make to communicate in Spanish will be hugely welcomed.

However, if you only speak English, don’t panic - it’s also widely understood, especially in tourist areas, hotels, and airports.

This is a great opportunity to brush up!

• Old San Juan is very walkable - if you’re staying in OSJ, you can walk everywhere easily & we DO NOT advise hiring a car for the wedding weekend as parking is expensive & difficult. If you are staying longer and want to hire a car, renting a car is a popular option & we would encourage this. Most major hire companies have a presence on the island.

• Uber / Taxis are widely available (although more scarce in rural areas)

• US Citizens: Ensure that your existing health insurance covers travel to Puerto Rico or consider purchasing specific travel insurance.

• International Citizens: Make sure you have your travel insurance sorted before you travel.

Puerto Rico uses the same electrical outlets as the US.

International tourists, particularly from Europe, should bring US adapter if needed.

• U.S. mobile carriers work seamlessly in Puerto Rico with no roaming charges, so international visitors should check with their providers to ensure they have appropriate coverage. SIM cards and local data plans can also be purchased if needed.

• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, cafes, and tourist areas. Some rural or remote areas might have limited connectivity, so having an international data plan can be helpful for staying connected while exploring.

The emergency phone is 911.

There are no specific vaccine requirements for Puerto Rico.

Naturally, routine vaccinations you’ll almost certainly already have - (e.g. MMR, Tetanus) e.t.c are recommended for travel here, as they are anywhere.

You can buy almost anything you want in the many pharmacies in Puerto Rico. There are several in OSJ. Together with ATM’s and other things you’d expect.

There are mosquitos in Puerto Rico, deet is effective & useful.

Anti-septic / Plasters are also a useful item in case you get any small cuts or grazes. Puerto Rico is in a tropical climate & things can take a bit longer to heal, so these items are useful.