DAY 1: OUTBOUND FLIGHT/SAN JUAN: Depart from the mainland USA. Arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico later in the day. A visit to San Juan is a visit to one of the oldest cities under the flag of the United States. Spain ceded ownership to the United States after the Spanish-American War of 1898. Today it is a popular tourist spot for visitors from all around the world. Your visit to this storied Island will bring you up close and personal with the history, culture, music, and food of a culture that is part Spanish, American, and African. La Fortaleza is the official governor’s residence and one of the oldest and most beautiful executive mansions in the western hemisphere. Forget for a moment that Puerto Rico is on American soil and that there is a controversy about potential statehood. Instead, allow yourself to be transported to a small Spanish outpost in the “New World” and see Old San Juan through the eyes of the Spanish Conquistadors with its centuries-old winding streets. El Castillo San Felipe del Morro (Morro Castle) is a monument to the strategic importance of this small island that defended the Spanish interests in the mid 16th century. End up at your hotel on the beach for an evening of recreation and immaculate views of the Atlantic Ocean.
DAY 2: SAN JUAN: Wake up to the smell of salt air of the Atlantic creeping through your hotel windows. Today, your college students see the African experience will come alive as you venture out to come face to face with what was left behind by generations of people who were brought to Puerto Rico by slave ships. They contributed their culture, their religions, their crafts, and their food to the island. Sample some of the national dishes of Chicken and Rice for dinner before setting out on your own personal adventures in Puerto Rico.
DAY 3: SAN JUAN: Get an early start and travel deep into the El Yunque National Forest, the only rainforest in the United States National Forest System. Rainforests are becoming extinct all over our planet. El Yunque is one of those rare places on Earth that strives to protect this kind of rare ecosystem. Make friends with the endangered Puerto Rican parrot and the tiny coquis, an indigenous tree frog. According to ancient legend, the good spirit “Yuquiyu” reigned on his mighty mountain-top throne protecting Puerto Rico and its people. Wash up after your hike in the woods and head to the beach! Dive into the tranquil turquoise waters and lounge on the golden sand of Luquillo Beach. Dry off and meet your students for a special farewell dinner and share stories of your time here in paradise!
DAY 4: FLIGHT HOME: Depart San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arrive Mainland USA later in the day. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OUTBOUND FLIGHT/SAN JUAN: Depart from the mainland USA. Arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico later in the day. A visit to San Juan with your MBA Students is a visit to one of the oldest cities under the flag of the United States. Spain ceded ownership to the United States after the Spanish-American War of 1898. Today it is a popular tourist spot for visitors from all around the world. Your visit to this storied Island will bring you up close and personal with the history, culture, music, and food of a culture that is part Spanish, American, and African. La Fortaleza is the official governor’s residence and one of the oldest and most beautiful executive mansions in the western hemisphere. Forget for a moment that Puerto Rico is on American soil and that there is a controversy about potential statehood. Instead, allow yourself to be transported to a small Spanish outpost in the “New World” and see Old San Juan through the eyes of the Spanish Conquistadors with its centuries-old winding streets. El Castillo San Felipe del Morro (Morro Castle) is a monument to the strategic importance of this small island that defended the Spanish interests in the mid 16th century. End up at your hotel on the beach for an evening of recreation and immaculate views of the Atlantic Ocean.
DAY 2: SAN JUAN: Wake up to the smell of salt air of the Atlantic creeping through your hotel windows. Today, the African experience will come alive as you venture out to come face to face with what was left behind by generations of people who were brought to Puerto Rico by slave ships. They contributed their culture, their religions, their crafts, and their food to the island. Sample some of the national dishes of Chicken and Rice for dinner before setting out on your own personal adventures in Puerto Rico.
DAY 3: SAN JUAN: Get an early start and travel deep into the El Yunque National Forest, the only rainforest in the United States National Forest System. Rainforests are becoming extinct all over our planet. El Yunque is one of those rare places on Earth that strives to protect this kind of rare ecosystem. Make friends with the endangered Puerto Rican parrot and the tiny coquis, an indigenous tree frog. According to ancient legend, the good spirit “Yuquiyu” reigned on his mighty mountain-top throne protecting Puerto Rico and its people. Wash up after your hike in the woods and head to the beach! Dive into the tranquil turquoise waters and lounge on the golden sand of Luquillo Beach. Dry off and meet your friends for a special farewell dinner and share stories of your time here in paradise!
DAY 4: FLIGHT HOME: Depart San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arrive Mainland USA later in the day. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OUTBOUND FLIGHT/SAN JUAN: Depart from the mainland USA. On the first day of your educational tour, your students arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico later in the day. A visit to San Juan is a visit to one of the oldest cities under the flag of the United States. Spain ceded ownership to the United States after the Spanish-American War of 1898. Today it is a popular tourist spot for visitors from all around the world. Your visit to this storied Island will bring you up close and personal with the history, culture, music, and food of a culture that is part Spanish, American, and African. La Fortaleza is the official governor’s residence and one of the oldest and most beautiful executive mansions in the western hemisphere. Forget for a moment that Puerto Rico is on American soil and that there is a controversy about potential statehood. Instead, allow yourself to be transported to a small Spanish outpost in the “New World” and see Old San Juan through the eyes of the Spanish Conquistadors with its centuries-old winding streets. El Castillo San Felipe del Morro (Morro Castle) is a monument to the strategic importance of this small island that defended the Spanish interests in the mid 16th century. End up at your hotel on the beach for an evening of recreation and immaculate views of the Atlantic Ocean.
DAY 2: SAN JUAN: Wake up to the smell of salt air of the Atlantic creeping through your hotel windows. Today, the African experience will come alive as you venture out to come face to face with what was left behind by generations of people who were brought to Puerto Rico by slave ships. They contributed their culture, their religions, their crafts, and their food to the island. Sample some of the national dishes of Chicken and Rice for dinner before setting out on your own personal adventures in Puerto Rico.
DAY 3: SAN JUAN: Get an early start and travel deep into the El Yunque National Forest, the only rainforest in the United States National Forest System. Rainforests are becoming extinct all over our planet. El Yunque is one of those rare places on Earth that strives to protect this kind of rare ecosystem. Make friends with the endangered Puerto Rican parrot and the tiny coquis, an indigenous tree frog. According to ancient legend, the good spirit “Yuquiyu” reigned on his mighty mountain-top throne protecting Puerto Rico and its people. Wash up after your hike in the woods and head to the beach! Dive into the tranquil turquoise waters and lounge on the golden sand of Luquillo Beach. Dry off and meet your fellow students for a special farewell dinner and share stories of your time here in paradise!
DAY 4: FLIGHT HOME: Depart San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arrive Mainland USA later in the day. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OUTBOUND FLIGHT/SAN JUAN: Depart from the mainland USA. Arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico later in the day. A visit to San Juan is a visit to one of the oldest cities under the flag of the United States. Spain ceded ownership to the United States after the Spanish-American War of 1898. Today it is a popular tourist spot for visitors from all around the world. Your visit to this storied Island will bring you up close and personal with the history, culture, music, and food of a culture that is part Spanish, American, and African. La Fortaleza is the official governor’s residence and one of the oldest and most beautiful executive mansions in the western hemisphere. Forget for a moment that Puerto Rico is on American soil and that there is a controversy about potential statehood. Instead allow yourself to be transported to a small Spanish outpost in the “New World” and see Old San Juan through the eyes of the Spanish Conquistadors with its centuries-old winding streets. El Castillo San Felipe del Morro (Morro Castle) is a monument to the strategic importance of this small island that defended the Spanish interests in the mid 16th century. End up at your hotel on the beach for an evening of recreation and immaculate views of the Atlantic Ocean.
DAY 2: SAN JUAN: Wake up to the smell of salt air of the Atlantic creeping through your hotel windows. Today, the African experience will come alive as you venture out to come face to face with what was left behind by generations of people who were brought to Puerto Rico by slave ships. They contributed their culture, their religions, their crafts, and their food to the island. Your performing arts students will love the live music San Juan has to offer. Sample some of the national dishes of Chicken and Rice for dinner before setting out on your own personal adventures in Puerto Rico.
DAY 3: SAN JUAN: Get an early start and travel deep into the El Yunque National Forest, the only rainforest in the United States National Forest System. Rainforests are becoming extinct all over our planet. El Yunque is one of those rare places on Earth that strives to protect this kind of rare ecosystem. Make friends with the endangered Puerto Rican parrot and the tiny coquis, an indigenous tree frog. According to ancient legend, the good spirit “Yuquiyu” reigned on his mighty mountain-top throne protecting Puerto Rico and its people. Wash up after your hike in the woods and head to the beach! Dive into the tranquil turquoise waters and lounge on the golden sand of Luquillo Beach. Dry off and meet your performing arts students for a special farewell dinner and share stories of your time here in paradise!
DAY 4: FLIGHT HOME: Depart San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arrive Mainland USA later in the day. Welcome home!
Country Description
Experience all of the benefits of traveling to a new land without having to find your passport. Take the bridge over to Old San Juan to see one of the oldest European settlements in the New World; there aren’t too many towns that can trace their origins back to Ponce de Leon. Then take the bridge back to new San Juan and enjoy the bustling nightlife. Once you’re back in the capital, settle down for some of the best food in the world. With American, Spanish, African, and Caribbean cultures all coming together in a place with so many natural resources, it couldn’t be any other way.
You could make an entire trip of trying to find the best mofongo (a Puerto Rican dish with fried plantains as its main ingredient) or pernil (a slow-roasted marinated pork leg or pork shoulder) on the island, and once you get a taste of the local cuisine, you might just do that. You’re going to spend time on the beach—that’s pretty much a given—but take a trip to El Yunque National Forest to see some of the most breathtaking views you’ll ever see. A visit to Puerto Rico will give your students the chance to learn about so many different cultures and histories at the same time, that it’s almost like taking three or four educational tours at the same time and all without leaving the country.
Puerto Rico’s economy is small when compared with other parts of the United States. MBA students specifically will see their experience and spending in Puerto Rico as a once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity. When compared with the economies of nearby island nations, however, Puerto Rico’s economy is doing well. It receives tax funds and regulatory assistance from the United States federal government. The main driver of the Puerto Rican economy is manufacturing, particularly for the pharmaceutical and textile industries. The economy is also supported, to a lesser extent, by the export of products and the tourist industry, especially with visitors from elsewhere in the United States.
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Official Name: The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (A territory of the United States of America).
Capital: San Juan
Language(s): Spanish and English
Major Industries: Manufacturing; pharmaceuticals, textiles, petrochemicals, and electronics.
Currency: United States Dollars
Population: est 3.6 million
Fun TourBitz: The world’s largest single-dish radio telescope is located in Puerto Rico.
