Puerto Rico Changes Travel Restrictions

 

The Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, has modified the Covid-19 restrictions in his new executive order that went into effect May 24.  The changes in the restrictions include, the elimination of Covid-19 PCR molecular test requirements for fully vaccinated travelers on domestic flights.

Puerto Rico has prioritized health and safety from the beginning of the pandemic by enforcing a curfew, and other measures to safeguard residents and visitors.  There has been an increase of tourists and hotel occupancy compared to 2019.  This trend is expected to continue, as restrictions are relaxed.

Puerto Rico a U.S. territory, is an attractive destination, due to the ease of travel, where no passport is required for U.S. Citizens.  Economic reports indicate the increase in tourist demand to Puerto Rico, could get Puerto Rico on track to a full economic recovery this year.

Go to discoverPuertoRico.com to keep updated on all Covid-19 restrictions. 

                                                                                     

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A New Marriott Hotel Coming To Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

 

A new hotel by the Marriott chain is coming to Isla Verde, the tourist area near Condado, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The hotel will be a Residence Inn and will debut in November.  The 50 million hotel, is located just minutes from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, and next to the best beach in the San Juan area, Isla Verde Beach.

The Residence Inn by Marriott in Isla Verde will have 231 rooms, a restaurant overlooking Isla Verde Avenue, a swimming pool, a playground area with water features, an exterior and interior bar, an outdoor terrace, a meeting place and a gym. 

                                                                               

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Arecibo Observatory In Puerto Rico To Close

 

The Arecibo Observatory, the world's largest single-dish radio telescope, will be permanently closing.  The Arecibo Observatory is located in Arecibo, in northern Puerto Rico.  The National Science Foundation decommissioned the telescope after two support cables broke, causing major damage to the telescope.  Plan is to demolish the telescope which is at the verge of collapse.  

The Arecibo Observatory was built in 1963,  it is 305 meters wide, and a powerful planetary radar.  The telescope has pioneered work with asteroids in close proximity to earth, and in astronomy.  In 1974 astronomers used the telescope to send an interstellar radio message, in case any extraterrestrial life could hear it, and in 1992, the Arecibo Observatory, discovered the first known extrasolar planet.  The closure comes as a surprise to astronomers and the community.

The Arecibo Observatory is a major science-educational center for Puerto Rico, creating careers for astronomers and engineers.  Also, the iconic telescope, has been featured in major movies such as Contact, with actress Jodie Foster, and the James Bond film GoldenEye.   

UPDATE:

The Arecibo Telescope ended up collapsing, and it was caught on video:

                                                                                         

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