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The Wonderful World of Barcardi

The Wonderful World of Barcardi

I went to this factory with my wife for the first time(for my wife, it was her second time). I was excited and thrilled to visit this place. At first when we heard that it was going to be an arm and a leg to get to the Bacardi Rum Factory, I was going to not go. Then, I was told how to get there cheaply by one of the receptionist at the El Canario Inn. All we had to do was take the bus, which was FREE to take. The bus will take you to the San Juan port. Once at the port, you find a tugboat to take you, which was also FREE to take. You get on the tugboat and enjoy the ride to get on the other side of San Juan. The only transportation you pay for is a taxi ride to get there, which was only $3 per person. My wife and I finally arrived there. Once inside, my wife and I got two tickets, which we would use to get FREE drinks. I got a delicious mojito and a fruity drink that had Bacardi Lemon. My wife, on the other hand, got two cokes because she was pregnant with our child. We finally got to do the tour to check out the museum. When we got inside, you get a tour guide to explain the origins of Barcardi Rum. You are allow to take pictures at the beginning, but once you go inside the main museum, you can't take ANY PICTURES because it is top-secret information as well as copyright laws- that's how the tour guides explained it. I was quite surprised at the tour. I have to say that you learn a lot about Barcardi and it's origins, such as the fact that they use sex to sell their product as well as where they get their symbol of the bat. I don't want to give too much information about the tour because I think everyone who goes to Puerto Rico should at least experience The Barcardi Rum Factory at least once. Although it is a place that makes alcohol for people over 21, I think anyone can visit and have a great time. The scenery is very beautiful with palm trees and well-mowed laws right next to the beautiful Caribbean Sea. If you are STILL reading this, then what are you waiting for, GO SEE THE FACTORY.

From journal San Juan 2008

Casa Bacardi Visitor Center

  • July 14, 2007
  • Rated 3 of 5 by feralnomad from Brooklyn, New York
You get two tickets for free drinks. Sit out under the metal awning and enjoy them before or after your tour! Taste different types of Bacardi not often seen, such as the Bacardi Reserve. And who doesn't enjoy free drinks? Other than this, it's pretty typical. Board the tourist tram for a tour of the factory or go in the store to buy Bacardi liquor and merchandise (ashtrays, sweatshirts, shorts, playing cards, glasses etc.).

From journal The Rich Port in 5 Days (Puerto Rico)

Bacardí Rum Distillery

  • January 10, 2007
  • Rated 2 of 5 by MKtravel from Los Angeles, California
Bacardi is one of the oldest and best selling rum manufacturers in the world. The Puerto Rico facility is their flagship. Unfortunately, the tour is not of the facility, but rather of a visitor center they have designed to include historic memorabilia and replicas. The tour is free and is educational and somewhat entertaining, it also includes two free drinks. Getting there from Old San Juan is easy, just take the $0.50 ferry to Catano and then take a $10 cab from the parking structure to the right of the harbor. If you have nothing else to do, or if you're interested in rum manufacturing, then go for it. If not, stay on the beach and enjoy yourself.

From journal San Juan for Business

Free Rum at the Bacardi Brewery

  • December 21, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by TrVL4LiFe from Somewhere, South Carolina
If you want inexpensive souvenirs, you will need to visit Bacardi. The tour of the brewery is free. It's small, so don't expect a brewery like the Budweiser one on the mainland. To us, the main attractions are the free drinks they offer you before you begin the tour - they are delicious. You take a trolley to the brewery, which was crazy because it's just around the corner! Other than that, do visit the souvenir shop. The prices here for souvenirs are much cheaper than the ones you'll find in Old San Juan.

From journal An Enchantment Week in Puerto Rico

Editor Pick

Bacardi Factory

  • March 22, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by lford1 from Raleigh, North Carolina
THERE IS NO CHARGE!!!! Take the ferry from downtown at 50 cents per person. They also give you coupons for two drinks each, it's almost as if they are paying you! The tour is great and tells a lot about the history of the Bacardi family. After the tour, they drop you off at the gift shop, where almost everyone bought something. We did. Also, during the tour, they allow you to send a video message to anyone. Take email addresses to send a video message.

To get to Bacardi from Old San Juan, you just go to Pier #2 and take the ferry. I don't think there is any signage, or anyone telling you to do this. But, this is how you get there. The ferry from downtown San Juan is 50 cents per person, per way. And there might be a fee for the shuttle bus from the ferry to the factory; I think there is a shuttle bus. There should also be cabs there. It is too far to walk on vacation, about 1 1/2 miles. (Plus, the neighborhood is not that good).

Recommendation: Go and enjoy. You might want to buy some of the very special limited release 12-year-old they sell (hand-bottled, numbered, blue top).

From journal San Juan

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