The island also offers more than 22 championship golf courses while the more adventurous can try a number of activities, from rock climbing to kayaking.
Nature lovers should head to the El Yunque Rain Forest in the island’s north-east, known for its rich wildlife and waterfalls, as well as several trails for tourists that make for ideal rambling. Of course, anyone intent
on pure relaxation can visit any of the island’s many boutique hotel and resort spas. Two complimentary tours of
San Juan are available for delegates, but for those wishing to go further afield and who are prepared to pay, seven paid-for tours are available.
They include a half-day trip to the El Yunque Rain Forest, complete with nature walk; a catamaran snorkel sail adventure; night kayaking in the Bioluminescent Bay and a tour of the Hacienda Tres Angeles coffee plantation.
Dining out in San Juan
Naturally enough for a destination that is both a global crossroad and steeped in history, Puerto Rico offers any number of exciting dining options. The island’s cuisine blends Spanish, African and Indian flavours.
Here are three of San Juan’s best: Located on Duffaut Street, chef Jose Enrique’s eponymous restaurant is one of the places to try high-end Puerto Rican cooking. Born on the island, he worked in New York, Florida and Louisiana before returning home and setting up his restaurant. His menu is driven by the best of what’s available and the flavours are local. Dragonfly remains one of the capital’s
Travel and Tourism Figures
World Travel & Council Statistics research revealed in 2014 travel and tourism directly contributed $2,427.8 million to Puerto Rico’s economy, 2.4% of its total annual GDP.
The figure was forecast to rise 1.5% in 2015 and is predicted to rise an average of 2.6% per annum until 2025.
The travel and tourism industry accounted for 20,000 jobs in 2014, 1.9% of the island’s total employment figure and indirectly contributed to 67,000 jobs across the island over the same period.
The industry has punched above its weight in terms of the total amount of investment it has attracted; in 2014 alone it saw a total of $1,476.1 million in investment.
coolest restaurants 16 years after opening. The restaurant on Calle Fortaleza in Old San Juan specialises in Latin-Asian cooking and sushi and with two bars on the premises remains the place to be seen for those in the know.
Koco in El San Juan Resort & Casino (pictured above) on Isla Verde Avenue is well known as one of San Juan’s high-end restaurants. The prices may be close to the top end but so is the setting, candlelit dining spaces on waterside decks and intimate round booths, giving the impression you are dining under the Caribbean stars. Be sure to visit the neighbouring Rum Bar and Lounge, which serves a host of Caribbean cocktails.
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