AASECT 48th Annual Conference - Tour Puerto Rico!

While visiting Puerto Rico for the AASECT 48th Annual Conference, make the most of your trip and take a tour of the island! From the wonders of the Bioluminescent Bay and El Yunque National Rainforest, to shopping and more than 500 years of history, Puerto Rico has it all. Whether you gather a group of friends/colleagues or tour the island solo, you are just one click away from experiencing the best of Puerto Rico!

• Tours are open to AASECT Conference attendees and also family, friends, and guests of attendees
• Tour rates include transfers and prices listed are per person
• If tours fail to meet the minimum they may not be exclusive to AASECT or may have to reschedule
• If you need assistance please contact us at 787.925.2145 or by email at sandra@innovationdmc.com or Click here for more information: http://www.aasect-tours-june-2016.com/

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and unincorporated U.S. territory with a landscape of green mountains, waterfalls and the tropical rainforest of El Yunque National Forest. It's known for its white-sand beaches and coral reefs, popular for snorkeling, diving, surfing and sailing. In San Juan, the capital and largest city, the Isla Verde area is known for its beach bars, nightclubs and casinos. Puerto Rico is a U.S. commonwealth and the U.S. dollar is the official currency; U.S. citizens don’t need a passport or a currency converter!

Puerto Rico is a modern progressive vacation spot that maintains the charm and hospitality of days gone by. You will find everything that the Caribbean has to offer in this all around family destination - and with it is a people whose warmth is equaled only by the sunshine that graces its shores. Puerto Rico offers countless cultural experiences and many historical locations. Whether you enjoy nature or history, nightlife or adventure, culture or sports, pack your bags and discover this unique island full of interesting contrasts and surprises! Friendly, welcoming people most of whom speak English (in addition to their native Spanish), exotic locations, miles upon miles of white sand beaches, plus an unbelievable rain forest and mountains, are all waiting for you in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico is a vibrant, modern, bilingual, multicultural society that has been molded by Spanish, African, Indian and U.S. influences.

CLIMATE: The climate is as close to perfect as it can get, averaging 83°F (22.7°C) in the winter and 85°F (29.4°C) in the summer. A rainier season starts in August and ends in October, but due to our tropical climate you can expect brief rain showers at any time.

TIME ZONE: Atlantic Standard (AST), which is one hour later (+1) than Eastern Standard Time (EST) and four hours earlier (-4) than Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Puerto Rico does not observe Daylight Savings Time.

SUNRISE/SUNSET AVERAGE: 6:54 am to 6:21 pm

SIZE AND POPULATION: Puerto Rico is approximately 100 by 35 miles (160 by 56 km), which is roughly the size of Connecticut. The Island's population is 3.9 million.

CURRENCY: United States dollar (US$). Major U.S., Canadian, and European banks have branches on the Island.

DOCUMENTS: Puerto Rico is a U.S. Commonwealth with U.S. citizenship. Therefore, passports are not necessary for U.S. citizens.

LANGUAGE: Spanish and English are the official languages, but Spanish is without a doubt the dominant language.

TECHNOLOGY: Puerto Rico is considered the most technologically advanced island in the Caribbean. Most cell phone carriers from the United States work here.