Plan Your Visit

✈Getting there

Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) — about a 15–20 minute ride to the Convention District.

• Ride-share & taxis: Uber operates island-wide; taxis wait at the airport and hotels.
• No scheduled shuttle runs between the airport and the hotel, so plan a taxi or Uber.
• Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory — no passport needed for U.S. travelers, and domestic U.S. flights apply.

🚕Getting around

San Juan is compact and easy to navigate between Old San Juan, Condado, and Santurce.

• Uber is widely used and reliable; taxis are easy to grab at hotels.
• Old San Juan is best on foot — narrow streets and limited parking.
• The Sheraton offers shuttle service to select spots (Old San Juan, Escambrón Beach) when available.

$Money & essentials

• Currency: U.S. dollar — no exchange needed. Cards widely accepted.
• Language: Spanish and English are both widely spoken.
• Power: standard U.S. outlets (120V, plug types A/B).
• Phones: U.S. carriers work as domestic — no roaming.
• Tipping: U.S. norms (~15–20%).

☀Weather & packing

Late July · tropical

Expect hot, humid days around 88°F (31°C) and warm nights near 78°F (26°C), with brief afternoon showers.

• Light, breathable clothing; a layer for cool meeting rooms.
• Sun protection, a refillable water bottle, and a small umbrella or rain shell.
• Comfortable shoes for Old San Juan's cobblestones; swimwear for the beaches.

♿Accessibility

• The Puerto Rico Convention Center and host hotels are wheelchair accessible.
• Old San Juan has historic cobblestones and some hills — plan extra time.
• On companion tours, wheelchairs and strollers can be stored in the bus luggage compartment (bring someone to assist).
• Questions about accommodations? Contact the conference registration desk.

🎟Companion program

Don't miss the organized social outings:

• Old San Juan walking tour — Tue, Jul 21
• Casa Bacardí distillery (18+) — Wed, Jul 22
• Conference Social at the Caribe Hilton — Wed evening

See the full Social Program →