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Established in 1862, Casa Bacardi, also known as the Cathedral of Rum, is the largest rum distillery in the world. Visiting Casa Bacardi is one of the best places to visit in Puerto Rico, offering visitors a variety of experiences sure to change the way you taste rum. The distillery is located on the historic San Juan Bay right across from Old San Juan, located in the municipality of Cataño, about a 30-minute drive from the capital city of San Juan. The gift shop is one of the highlights of the experience, you can purchase rums exclusively sold there.
Tours to Casa Bacardi Distillery
Rum Tasting Tour
Learn how to taste rum the right way and become a rum maestro! In this guided tour, you will have the opportunity to taste BACARDÍ’s premium rums, accompanied by a chocolate pairing. You will also learn about the history of the world’s most-awarded rum.
Duration of Tour: 75 minutes.
The cost for the class is $75.00 plus tax and includes:
- One welcome cocktail at the Pavilion
- A trolley ride around the site
- Learn about the history of our rum while visiting the Bacardi Family Museum
- Sample four premium rums paired with locally made artisanal chocolate.
- Gift Shop access
Tasting times are 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.
Mixology Class at Casa Bacardi
In this fun and interactive class, you will learn how to create the perfect Mojito and Shaken Piña Colada while learning about the history of these cocktails and some cool bar tricks and skills!
Duration of Tour: 75 minutes.
The cost for the class is $75.00 plus tax and includes:
- One welcome cocktail at the Pavilion
- A trolley ride around the site
- Learn about the history of our rum while visiting the Bacardi Family Museum
- Learn how to make your Mojito & hand-shaken Piña Colada BACARDÍ style!
- Gift Shop access
Class times: 10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m.
Legacy Tour at Casa Bacardi
Travel through time at the Casa BACARDÍ Legacy Tour! Discover the Bacardi family heritage and become part of our legacy by getting to know the World’s Most-Aawarded Premium Rum. Enjoy craft cocktails at our iconic Pavilion and live the unforgettable experience of tasting the exclusive Casa BACARDÍ Special Reserve, not found anywhere else in the World.
Duration of Tour: 45 minutes.
The cost for the class is $30.00 plus tax and includes:
- One welcome cocktail at the Pavilion
- A trolley ride around the site
- Movie at the Bacardi Visitor Center
- Taste of the Casa BACARDÍ Special Reserve at the Havana bar
- Gift Shop access
Tour times are 11:15 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. | 1:15 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | 4:15 p.m.
Getting to Bacardi Distillery
Driving there: If you have a rental car and prefer to drive, take PR-22 west out of San Juan for about 3 miles to the Cantaño exit, Road 165. Drive approximately 2 more miles (you’ll see the plant in the distance off to the right) and turn right at the Intersection with Road 888, at the Bay View Industrial Park in Cantaño. Turn left at the Bacardi entrance and continue for approximately 1/2 mile to the visitor parking lot.
Taxis to Casa Bacardi Rum Distillery: There are plenty of taxis in the tourist areas of San Juan, it is about a 25-minute ride. Always ask the price and agree upon it before getting into the taxi.
Ferry from Old San Juan – You may take the ferry from Old San Juan to Cataño, it is a small ferry boat mostly used by business commuters and is low cost. After arriving in Cataño, there should be taxi drivers at the ferry terminal that will take you to Casa Bacardi. Be advised that at times the ferry may be late or unreliable depending on weather, boat mechanical conditions, and availability. We recommend you buy the tickets in advance and arrive at least an hour in advance, so you can double-check if the ferry is running on time, if you encounter any issues, you will still have the option to take a taxi to Casa Bacardi. We recommend you take a taxi to avoid any inconvenience. More information on the Cataño / Old San Juan ferry
Map - Casa Bacardi Distillery
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