Accessible Travel
Puerto Rico welcomes all to come experience the “Live Boricua” lifestyle, and that includes visitors who may need special accommodations to move around the Island and experience its vibrant culture.
Puerto Rico’s attractions, hotels, and restaurants offer a variety of amenities and support for travelers with special accessibility or mobility challenges. We’ve collected those resources here to make accessible travel planning easier for guests visiting the Island.
There are several local businesses throughout the Island that offer wheelchair-accessible vans.
Accessible Travel Tips
Many of our destination partners are ready to offer accessible-travel assistance, from easy wheelchair access to equipment designed for special sensory needs.
On this page, you’ll learn more about Puerto Rico’s top accessible attractions and get a rundown of some top ADA-compliant hotels and resorts – and the amenities they offer. You’ll get suggestions to help you explore the easy-to-navigate town of Rincón, plus a guide on how to rent vans and wheelchairs while you are here. And we’ll share special accessible-travel tips for those who are cruising to or from the Port of San Juan.
Whether you can experience the destination with just a little help, or perhaps need a lot, Puerto Rico’s tourism industry will do its best to accommodate the needs of all travelers.
Accessible Travel Inspiration & Resources
Plan your ideal getaway to Puerto Rico with these helpful resources and trip ideas.
Welcome to El Morro in Old San Juan.
From sparkling beaches and history museums to iconic landmarks, here are Puerto Rico's most inclusive attractions.
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Combate Beach Resort in Cabo Rojo is located along the Island’s longest beach, Playa Combate.
Puerto Rico offers a wide variety of accessible accommodations, but these five properties go above and beyond.
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A view of Domes Beach.
Known for sensational sunsets, Rincón is one of the Island's most inclusive cities. Here's how to spend 24 hours in this picturesque paradise.
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All major cruise lines have stops in the San Juan Cruise Port.
Puerto Rico is one of the most popular Caribbean cruise destinations. These helpful travel tips will make booking your cruise a breeze.
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Explore some of Puerto Rico's most important and historic landmarks in Old San Juan.
Planning a cruise to Puerto Rico? Check out this list of the most accessible adventures near the port in Old San Juan.
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Whether you prefer to travel in a private, wheelchair-accessible van or with a motorized wheelchair, you can enjoy accessible travel in Puerto Rico on your own terms.
Explore Puerto Rico on your own terms with these ADA-compliant transportation services.
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Things to Do
Discover hidden gems, exhilarating outdoor experiences, and a vibrant Island culture.
Places to Stay
From mega-resorts to intimate paradores, there is no shortage of places to rest your head in Puerto Rico.
From seafood to meat cuts and specialty dishes, you can find flavors to entice your palate everywhere.
Restaurants & Bars
Regardless of where you travel in Puerto Rico, you'll find a variety of delicious dining and drinking options.
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Planning a Trip to Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico has daily nonstop flights to major cities throughout the United States.
Transportation
Hundreds of direct flights per day, a dozen cruises per week, a plethora of car rentals, ferries, and more.
No passport needed for U.S. travelers
Since Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, American citizens and permanent residents don't need a passport to travel to the Island. However, they must always travel with a valid ID, such as driver license or a state ID card.