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  1. Travel advice and advisories for Puerto Rico

    Zika virus: Advice for travellers - 31 August, 2023. COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024. Dengue: Advice for travellers - 8 April, 2024. This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination.

  2. Travel Advisories

    TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND ALERTS: THE DETAILS Enroll in STEP. Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. Recommended Web Browsers: Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Learn about your destination.

  3. Puerto Rico Travel Advisory

    These are the individual advisories published by other countries about the destination Puerto Rico from a travellers perspective. The scoring of all messages combined is the foundation for the current rating 4.0 out of 5.0. Danger level: 0 - Travel is usually safe. This is the general advisory usually covering the country as a whole.

  4. Puerto Rico (U.S.)

    Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). ... Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Puerto Rico (U.S.) for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

  5. Is Puerto Rico Safe to Visit? Health & Safety Tips for Travelers

    Traveling to Puerto Rico is generally safe, but like any destination, it comes with certain risks, particularly related to natural disasters. The Island has significantly recovered from Hurricane Maria in September 2017 and a string of minor earthquakes in 2020. Many hotels and tourist attractions benefited from multimillion-dollar renovations ...

  6. Viajeros

    Embassy or call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada) or 1+202-501-4444 (overseas) The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and national traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The federal State Department provides safety and security information for every ...

  7. CDC Updates Travel Advisory, Adding Puerto Rico and More to Highest

    Alison Fox. Published on August 31, 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned against traveling to United States territories Puerto Rico and Guam, and other destinations around ...

  8. Puerto Rico Travel Restrictions

    Find continuously updated travel restrictions for Puerto Rico such as border, vaccination, COVID-19 testing, and quarantine requirements. ... Send me email alerts. FAQ. Can I travel to Puerto Rico from the United States? Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Puerto Rico.

  9. Discover Puerto Rico

    Planning to visit Puerto Rico? Find out the latest travel guidelines and requirements for a safe and enjoyable trip. Discover Puerto Rico offers helpful information on flights, passports, health protocols, and more.

  10. Puerto Rico Ends COVID Travel Restrictions for U.S. Citizens

    Starting March 10, 2022, travelers no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to travel to Puerto Rico if they are arriving on a domestic flight from the U.S. mainland. Travelers arriving on international flights must follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's requirement to show proof ...

  11. Travel Guidelines

    Puerto Rico is enforcing local measures developed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), alongside U.S. Travel Association (USTA) guidelines, such as social distancing, mandatory face coverings in public areas, and a variety of mandates for businesses - including, but not limited to, reduced capacities and high standards of cleanliness in accordance with CDC and EPA guidelines.

  12. Puerto Rico Safety 2024: Is Puerto Rico Safe to Visit?

    In the first ten days of 2024, Puerto Rico had 65 quakes with magnitudes up to 3.6: 14 quakes above magnitude 3. 44 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3. 7 quakes below magnitude 2, typically not felt by people. A destructive earthquake is rare during a short visit to Puerto Rico, but can still happen.

  13. Zika Travel Information

    If you decide to travel, prevent mosquito bites and sexual exposure to Zika during and after travel. If traveling without male partner, wait 2 months after return before becoming pregnant. Men with a pregnant partner. Prevent mosquito bites during and after travel. Use condoms or do not have sex for the rest of the pregnancy.

  14. Travel Advisory Updates

    Office of the Spokesperson. April 19, 2021. State Department Travel Advisory Updates. In order to provide U.S. travelers detailed and actionable information to make informed travel decisions, the Department of State regularly assesses and updates our Travel Advisories, based primarily on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

  15. Puerto Rico Travel Requirements: What Travelers Need to Know

    Puerto Rico should be high on their list as Americans can visit without a passport. That's a significant advantage given the current extended wait time for a new travel document. Routine processing times are up to 10-13 weeks while expedited processing (for an additional $60) can still take as long as 7-9 weeks.

  16. Current Puerto Rico Travel Advisories

    Here are the current regulations and advisories that may affect travelers to Puerto Rico. Book Tours Get App. Book Tours Get App BioBay Events Weather Menu. Search. Browse by Region. ... Travel Alerts/Advisories Log in.

  17. Is Puerto Rico Safe To Visit in 2024? Travel Warnings And Safety Tips

    Puerto Rico is a safe destination for tourists, but make sure to check the government website travel alerts and consider them when deciding to visit. Take the usual personal safety and health/medical measures you would use on any other trip, such as avoiding risky areas at night and walking alone in sketchy areas.

  18. Puerto Rico Travel Guide

    Puerto Rico is full of people who are welcoming and buena gente (which is Boricua lingo for kind and friendly). Here, you'll feel like family instead of just a visitor. Discover vibrant cultural experiences, a celebration of life, and a captivating rhythm around every corner. Let us be the first to say ¡ bienvenidos!

  19. Travel Advice for Puerto Rico

    General Travel Advice and Warnings for Puerto Rico. The decision to travel to Puerto Rico is your choice and you are accountable for your personal safety whilst in Puerto Rico. The content on this web page is offered information only and compiled from travel advice and warnings for Puerto Rico by authorities worldwide to their citizens.

  20. Puerto Rico Travel Advisory 2024

    Since 2017, Puerto Rico has suffered hurricanes, political upheaval, and earthquakes, as well as the COVID pandemic. However, the island is resilient. While some areas are still rebuilding from these disasters, most Puerto Rican cities, beaches, and off-the-beaten-path attractions reopened quickly following Hurricane Fiona in September 2022.

  21. Travelers

    Embassy or call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada) or 1+202-501-4444 (overseas) The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and national traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The federal State Department provides safety and security information for every ...

  22. 13 things to know before going to Puerto Rico

    Some clubs have dress codes too, requiring men and women to wear smart shoes. Pack your bathing suit and flip flops, but also bring some dressy outfits for going out at night and clothes that cover the knees and shoulders if you plan to visit any religious sites. 5. Buy tickets ahead for tours and attractions.

  23. Travel Safety Caribbean

    From bad hair braiding vendors to the famous soccer team donation rip off, here are the top tourist scams to avoid in Antigua and Barbuda. 1. 2. 3. Is the Caribbean safe for travelers? Here's our help, advice and support for planning a successful trip and traveling safely in the Caribbean.

  24. A traveler's guide to experience Puerto Rico

    Gabe Saglie, a senior editor with Travelzoo, shared his top picks to help you plan your own trip to Puerto Rico on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV) El Yunque National Rainforest is the only tropical ...

  25. 15 Essential Travel Hacks When Visiting Puerto Rico

    Citywiz is a free travel app created specifically for Puerto Rico. You can use it to search for places to eat, hotels, fun events, or cool attractions to visit across the island.