Puerto Rico is reopening

Puerto Rico is the latest country to announce that it’s welcoming back tourists, with a reopening date set for July 15. As with many other border reopenings, however, international visitors will have to comply with a strict set of safety precautions.

Visitors arriving at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (the only airport currently welcoming international flights) are required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Free testing will be available on site at the airport. Currently, there is a mandatory 14-day quarantine period in effect for all travelers, regardless of test results, but the government is working on an exception for travelers who test negative. No other details are available yet, but more information can be expected in the days leading up to the reopening.

According to PR Newswire, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) is requiring all tourism businesses to comply with a set of strict standards and regulations before restarting their operations. Many of Puerto Rico’s hotels have remained open throughout the pandemic, though pools, bars, restaurants, shops, and other common spaces are limited to 50 percent capacity. You can expect a temperature check before entering restaurants, and if your reading exceeds 100.3 degrees, you will be denied entry.

According to Carla Campos, executive director of the PRTC, “We are certain that the assurances and security these measures provide, coupled with the experiences that make Puerto Rico such an attraction destination, will play a vital role in the short-term recovery of the travel industry of the island.”

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