Casa Bacardí
The visitor center of one of the world’s largest premium rum producers. It offers historical tours, cocktail classes, and tastings, and is a short ferry ride across the bay from the Old Town.
Casa Bacardí lies in Cataño, across San Juan Bay. The visitor center presents the history of the Bacardí family, from Cuba to Puerto Rico, and the origin of its bat emblem. Tours include a history tour, a cocktail class, and a tasting class. They cost about USD 20–60 and require reservations on the official website, with tastings open to those 18 and over. All tours include a complimentary drink. To get there, take the Cataño ferry from the Old San Juan pier (about USD 0.50, around 10 minutes), then take a taxi for about 5 minutes after disembarking. From the ferry you can look back at the Old San Juan skyline.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:30 (guided tours by reservation)
Nearby sights
- Castillo San Felipe del Morro
- Casa Blanca Museum
- La Fortaleza & Calle Fortaleza
- Puerta de San Juan
- Paseo de la Princesa
- Parque de las Palomas
- Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
- Cathedral of San Juan Bautista