Marriage Requirements
A medical certification indicating you met the required health test for marriage in your place of residence, photo IDs and birth certificates are required prior all San Juan weddings. Divorce and death decrees are required if applicable. Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Travel Information
Travel Documents
Passports are not required for citizens of the US. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.
Language
English and Spanish are the official languages of Puerto Rico.
Currency and Tipping
The official currency of Puerto Rico is the dollar, though they are commonly referred to as pesos.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Puerto Rico has a tropical climate with moderate year round temperatures. Temperatures average 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round with little variation. Puerto Rico’s rainy season is from April to November.
Beaches
Just minutes from Old San Juan, El Escambron Beach Park is a large beach with views of the El Morro fort in the distance. Other popular beaches include Condado Beach, Palomino Island, Ocean Park Beach and Isla Verde. Rio Grande has gorgeous, secluded beaches. Coco Beach and Las Picúas Beach are two of the region’s most famous, though there are a number of secluded bays and shorelines to explore.
Activities & Attractions
Activities
Old San Juan is the city’s historic walking neighborhood comprised of 400 restored buildings from the Spanish-colonial period. Walk the blue-cobblestone streets to the San Juan National Historic Site, a dramatic fortress set against the Atlantic. Or, stroll through Paseo de la Princesa, a restored esplanade dotted with palm trees and beautiful fountains. The city is also a great starting point for an eco-tour, whether you want to hike El Yunque or explore stunning waterfalls in national parks. Food tours are both tasty and cultural, as this city is filled with culinary gems left and right.
Nightlife