Useful numbers

• American Red Cross 787-758-8150
• Life-Threatening Emergencies 911
• National Weather Service 787-253-0855

Official Name

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Population

3,548,397 (2014 est.)

Capital

San Juan

Size

100 x 35 miles (160 x 56 km)

Area Codes

787 and 939

Currency

U.S. dollar

Climate

Average annual temperature: High 88°F/31°C; Low 71°F/22°C

Driving

Driving is on the right side of the road. A valid driver’s license from elsewhere can be used for up to three months.

Electricity

110-220 volts, 60 Hz.

Official languages

Spanish and English

Liquor Laws

Legal drinking age is 18

Mail

787-622-1756 or 787-622-1758. U.S. Postal Service rates and services are the same as on the U.S. mainland.

Passports

Not necessary for U.S. citizens. Foreign nationals should have valid passports and visas as required. For more information, call the Puerto Rico State Department at 787-250-7371 or 787-722-2121.

Tipping

15% to 20% suggested

Smoking

Prohibited in all public places, fines $250 to $2,000.