Puerto Rico floats in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, San Juan, is also a port of call for Caribbean cruises, and many tourists visit during the season from January to March. San Juan is safe and you can enjoy gourmet food and shopping! Be sure to try Bacardi rum, a world-class brand. Factory tours are also recommended. Also, coffee beans and goods with the Puerto Rican symbol, "Coquí," a type of frog, are recommended as tourist souvenirs. You can find various items such as figurines, stuffed animals, and accessories. Here, we will introduce such Puerto Rican souvenirs.
1. Bacardi Rum
Rum is a typical specialty of Puerto Rico. Bacardi is the world's largest rum brand, with distilleries in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Mexico, and other places. In Puerto Rico, there is a Bacardi distillery in the Cataño district across the harbor from San Juan, and you can tour the factory. Of course, there is rum tasting! You can drink rum cocktails such as Daiquiri, Piña Colada, and Cuba Libre. Please visit for sightseeing.
Also, at the gift shop, you can buy rare Bacardi goods at a low price, which is a great deal. There are also various types of rum available, so it is recommended as a souvenir.
2. Cigars
There are many cigar shops in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. Many cigars come from Havana and the Dominican Republic, and you can enjoy various cigars. If you visit Puerto Rico for sightseeing, how about cigars as souvenirs for cigar lovers? Some of them seem to be rare items that are difficult to obtain in Japan.
3. Coquí
A frog called Coquí. Coquí is a small frog about 2cm in length, and it chirps in the evening with a voice like a bird singing, "Coquí, Coquí." It is the symbol of the country, and Coquí goods, a popular character, are sold everywhere. There are many cute items such as magnets and pin badges, so they are also recommended as souvenirs to hand out.
4. T-shirts
Speaking of classic souvenirs from overseas travel, it's T-shirts from that place. Puerto Rican T-shirts are also colorful and beautiful, so they are perfect for tourist souvenirs! There are many souvenir shops in San Juan, so please choose your favorite design! Recommended as tourist souvenirs for yourself, family, and friends!
5. Coffee
How about coffee as a Puerto Rican tourist souvenir? Puerto Rican coffee is said to have high-quality gourmet coffee that is favored by world-class baristas.
You can easily buy it at the supermarket, so you can buy a large amount and distribute it. Also, South America is known as a coffee producing area, and coffee from various places other than Puerto Rico comes in. It will surely please coffee lovers!
6. General Goods
Other Puerto Rican tourist souvenirs include coconut products, straw products, and beer. There are various items such as cute dolls, magnets, coconut oil, and ornaments made of coconut shells in souvenir shops, so please enjoy shopping while sightseeing. There are various souvenir shops in San Juan, so please find your favorite souvenir.
◎ Summary
San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a city that is often visited on Caribbean cruises. There are many souvenir shops in San Juan, so it is a good idea to have an idea of what you want to buy before you go! Cigars are recommended for those who like tobacco, and rum is recommended for those who like alcohol. The amount that can be brought into Japan is limited for both, so please check in advance. In addition, you can buy coffee beans and sweets at the supermarket. Please find souvenirs unique to Puerto Rico.