With limited public transportation, Puerto Rico is best seen from behind the wheel of your own private car rental. Mercedita Regional Airport (PSE) in Ponce is located approximately 2 hours driving time from Rincon and also has non-stop service from several North American destinations. MAZ Airport is located approximately 20 minutes driving time from Rincon. Rincon is located approximately 2.5 – 3 hours driving time from San Juan.Ĭape Air offers an affordable commuter flight from San Juan to the Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport in Mayaguez (MAZ) or the Mercedita Regional Airport (PSE) in Ponce. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan is a full-service International Airport serving many major metropolitan destinations in the United States and around the world. After obtaining their Boarding Pass, passengers may proceed to the TSA checkpoints.Raphael Hernandez Airport (BQN) in Aguadilla is the closest major airport to Rincon and offers non-stop flights from several East Coast destinations on major airlines. To obtain the Boarding Pass, travelers can either walk up to the self-service kiosks or stand in line to be attended by the airline’s personnel.
All passengers must scan their luggage before checking in their respected airlines. Everyone travelling outside Puerto Rico must pass Customs and Agriculture inspections, located in all the entrances of the airport. DepartureĪll departure gates are located on the second level of the airport. Luggage Storageįor travelers coming directly from a cruise whose flights leave later, the airport has a storage facility where passengers can leave their belongings, explore the city of San Juan and then return in time to board their flight. There is a Banco Popular de Puerto Rico branch between Terminals B and C of the arrival level inside the airport that exchanges currency for those travelling international. For articles left in the airplane, you must contact the airline directly. The airport serves to facilitate communication between the owner of the lost article and the precinct. The articles are kept there for no longer than 90 days. Lost and FoundĮvery article left behind at the airport’s common areas, such as terminals and parking lots, are stowed away at the Police Station in Terminal E. The airport asks the owners to clean the area after use, using the bags and trashcans provided. This space is available 24 hours a day and its located in Terminal B, close to the boarding gate B-2. The airport has a designated Relief Area for the passengers’ service animals. After clearing customs, travelers may proceed to exit the airport. Luggage porters are available in the baggage claim area to help travelers who need assistance transporting their belongings. Once travelers clear CBP Primary Inspection, they must claim all their baggage and proceed to U.S.
This new system can process as much as 400 passengers per hour. Recently, CBP inaugurated 14 Federal Inspection Stations to reduce the time passengers spend on custom inspections. When arriving, international passengers exit the gate and proceed to the CBP processing area. Passengers then exit to the airport’s public area to catch a ride to their destination. arrive at the lower level of the airport and must walk a few steps towards Terminal A or B to claim their baggage. Travelers visiting Puerto Rico from the U.S. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) manages all the security checkpoints within the airport and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has improved its programs to facilitate the entrance of international travelers.