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Currency/Credit Cards
The currency of Puerto Rico is the US dollar, however it is often referred to as the peso. Quarters are called pesetas and cents centavos.
Credit cards are widely accepted anywhere that deals regularly with tourists. This can include beach bars, but do not expect local bars or small local restaurants to accept them. |
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Departure Tax & Taxes
There's a US$14 airport departure tax when leaving Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan. It is usually already included in the price of your airline ticket so there should be no reason to pay anything at the airport itself.
Puerto Rico has a 5.5% sales tax. Municipalities have the option of imposing an additional sales tax of up to 1.5% (effective on November 15, 2006). In addition, in the event that the governor determines an insufficiency in collections for the general fund, then an additional 1% to the central government will be imposed |
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Electricity
The domestic electricity supply is 120 volts, 60Hz. Two flat-pin American style plugs are standard on the island. |
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Embassies & Consulates
There are no embassies or High Commissions in Puerto Rico as the island is a Commonwealth of the United States and so political representation is on the US mainland. Some countries have consulates.
Canada
Consulate of Canada, 268 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 515, San Juan, t 759 6629
United Kingdom
British Consulate, Puerto Rico, San Juan, 242 Monaco Street, Palmas del mar, t 1 407 254 3300
For Embassies and High Commissions, please see the Definitive Caribbean Guide to Barbados |
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