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- Capital
- San Juan (SJU)
- Dialing Code
- + 1 787 / + 1 939
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -4
- Language
- Spanish and English
- Best Time to Go
- Year-Round
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
Travel Tips
- High season is mid-December to mid-April
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, however bottled water is available
Last updated 9 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 6, 19
February: 16
March: 2, 22, 23
April: 3
May: 25
June: 19
July: 4, 25
September: 7
October: 12
November: 11, 19, 26
December: 25
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African Passport Holders
- Foreigners visiting Puerto Rico are also subject to the same U.S. immigration rules and laws, so be sure to comply with immigration and visa requirements
(See USA)
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio