Paul was a phenomenal host in every way! We missed our flight and desperately needed a place to stay. Paul instantly responded to our request, welcomed us into his home as if we were old friend, and helped us experience old town San Juan like a local by taking the time to tell us all about the best streets, bars, cafés, etc. He single handily turned a unlucky situation into a wonderful extra night of vacation. Also, his home and our room were beautiful and exceptionally clean and comfortable. He even put out a selection of coffee and tea in the morning, and made us warm croissants with jam! Couldn't have asked for a better experience!!
This spelunker's playground consists of the Camuy River and more than 200 caves, some large enough to make skyscrapers disappear. Absolutely SPECTACULAR!
The tours are available 7 days/week — Mon – Sat from 9 am – 6:00pm (last tour @ 4:30pm) and Sun 10am – 5pm (last tour @ 3:45pm). Open 357 days a year- closed only 3 Kings Day (1/6), Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day
Allow 2 – 3 hours.
phone: 787-788-8400
website: www.casabacardi.org
Drink responsibly and Don’t Drink and Drive.
Directions from San Juan – By car, get out of San Juan, go on Rt 18 until Highway 22 W, get off at the exit for Catano / Road 165. There is a little brown Bacardi sign. Take Road 165 until km 2.6 – follow the brown Bacardi signs. The Bacardi factory is visible on the right side just before the exit. You can also turn right at the light at Int 888 (it is in an industrial park area).
From Old San Juan – Take the ferry from Pier 2 to Catano, for $0.50 pp, each way. When you arrive in Catano, go to the right for a taxi to the factory for about $3.00 pp each way.
The drive from our house in Rio Grande takes about an hour and 15 minutes. It should be about 20 mins from the San Juan area.
You may be able to get some of the rum cheaper at the Duty Free store in the airport.
Situated just 20 miles east of Puerto Rico, but sans high-rise hotels and flashy tourist spots, Culebra is beloved for its low-key Caribbean vibe. The island’s Playa Flamenco, cited as one of the world’s best white-sand beaches, is just the place to kick back and sip a rum punch cocktail.
Healthy + yummy!