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Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Updates: Casa Bacardi Rum Factory Tour ‘Reopening Soon’

September 21, 2017 by kevinwilkerson 11 Comments

Top Tourist Attraction Survives Storm

Bacardi Rum Factory Tour San Juan
People talk with a guide while on the Casa Bacardi rum factory tour.




 

Update Available Here: Casa Bacardi Reopens

By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger

With destruction all around it, no power anywhere and no tourists to visit anyway, one of the top tourist attractions in Puerto Rico is temporarily shut down.

Casa Bacardi, the rum factory for Bacardi Rum which offers daily tours, closed before Maria reached Puerto Rico and remains closed until further notice.

PubClub.com has learned that the factory survived the hurricane, tho the company says it sustained “some damage.” Bacardi will do a full assessment “when safe to do so,” it stated. It did, however, give a glimmer of hope by posting the tour “is reopening soon” on its website.

The factory is located off the main island of Puerto Rico in Cana de San Antonio Bay, about a mile from the ferry terminal in Old Town San Juan. To visit, you take a ferry from San Juan, but those ferries will not be running for a while.

If the Bacardi factory were even open, there would be no tourists to take the tour. The entire country is 100% without power and there’s massive flooding from heavy rains caused by Marina.

It is likely to take several months for the country to get basic operations back for the residents, let alone to be ready to accommodate tourists. Although the airport is open to limited commercial traffic.

Bacardi posted this statement on its website:

“In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, as well as the earthquakes in Mexico, Bacardi Limited and the Bacardí family commit US$3,000,000 for disaster relief and recovery efforts in the impacted areas.

“The world’s largest privately held spirits company designates US$2,000,000 in cash and other assistance to Puerto Rico, and the remaining US$1,000,000 to local relief agencies supporting communities impacted in Florida, other islands in the Caribbean, The Bahamas, and Mexico.

‘The Bacardi family, company and our employees are deeply saddened by the devastation and horrific loss caused by the recent hurricanes and earthquakes. We hope these donations will help alleviate some of the stress and pain people are experiencing while addressing some of their most basic needs,’ says Facundo L. Bacardi, Chairman of family-owned Bacardi Limited.

“Bacardi will provide immediate relief and longer-term rebuilding efforts in collaboration with several non-profit partners and local governments, including the Government of Puerto Rico, in the affected communities.

“Puerto Rico has been home to the BACARDÍ® rum distillery, the largest premium rum distillery in the world, since 1936 where the company produces its namesake brand, and the Casa Bacardi visitor center, the second most visited tourism venue in metro San Juan. Throughout its history in Puerto Rico, Bacardi has been deeply involved in the community and its commitment remains strong to the long-term success of Puerto Rico as it battles natural disasters and financial difficulties.

‘Disaster relief aid is part of our Philanthropy & Community Investment mission to provide assistance to communities in need,” adds Mr. Bacardi. “We’re working closely with government agencies and not-for-profit partners to identify the most pressing needs so we can provide meaningful support.’

“The devastation of the recent natural disasters strikes particularly close to Bacardi since many impacted communities are considered home to its operations, offices, and employees.

“In addition to operations in Puerto Rico, BACARDÍ rum is bottled in Jacksonville, Fla., and South Florida is home to the Bacardi North America regional headquarters office. In Mexico since 1931, the company has offices and production facilities for its rum and tequila brands. While Bacardi no longer has facilities in The Bahamas, our donation serves as a testament to the people of The Bahamas where the company produced its iconic rum for nearly 50 years.

“Corporate responsibility has always been a priority for Bacardi. Company founder and BACARDÍ rum creator Don Facundo Bacardí Massó began this tradition in 1852 when he volunteered as the chief organizer of disaster relief in his hometown of Santiago de Cuba after a devastating earthquake. Since then, the Bacardí family and company have continued to build upon his commitment to assist in times of catastrophic natural disasters.

“In recent years, Bacardi has made donations to aid organizations supporting relief efforts in Southeast Asia, China, Australia, Italy, Haiti, Cuba, Brazil, Chile, and the United States.

“This $3 million pledge is in addition to the Bacardi USA contribution of up to $100,000 to support its business partners and others affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas.”

Puerto Rico Tourism issued this statement regarding tourism to the island:

“We’ll be working closely with Government agencies and the entire tourism industry to assess its impact on the Island.

“We’re confident that Puerto Rico will recover.

Our tourism infrastructure is strong and our people are even stronger. We came together not long ago to help our Caribbean neighbors post-Irma and it’s this generosity, the hospitality of our people, and the beauty of our Island that we know will continue to lure millions of travelers like you to come visit us.

“Please continue to check back with us here.”

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our Island once again.

The Casa Bacardi tour traces the history to the present and ends with a complimentary tasting of drinks featuring Bacardi products.



Filed Under: Caribbean Tagged With: Bacardi factory, Hurricane Maria, hurricanes, Puerto Rico

Comments

  1. Maria says

    September 22, 2017 at 8:06 am

    Was there any damage to your facility at all can you post pictures

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      September 22, 2017 at 10:50 am

      The facility survived the hurricane. We have no pictures at this time. PubClub.com will post any updates – including photos – on this page. Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  2. David says

    September 25, 2017 at 11:24 am

    We will be in San Juan January January 4 and fifth leaving on a cruise on January 6. Do you think you will be doing tours at that

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      September 25, 2017 at 11:46 am

      By that time, the tours should be back and operating. Check back here to confirm, tho. — PubClub.com

      Reply
  3. Wallace says

    September 27, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    So glad to hear you survived Maria. We toured years ago when my husband won a trip to Santa Juan when he was a salesman for a
    Liquor company in New England and years before he was in the Coast Guard there. Our prayer are with all of Puerto Rico.

    Reply
  4. Milas says

    March 9, 2018 at 12:28 am

    Is open yet and Is safe to tour??

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      March 9, 2018 at 10:44 am

      Looks like it is open, yes.

      Reply
      • kevinwilkerson says

        March 10, 2018 at 11:23 am

        We’ve posted an updated story here: https://www.pubclub.com/destinations/caribbean/casa-bacardi-tour-reopens-in-san-juan-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-maria/

        Reply
  5. Gaby Macaluso says

    August 21, 2018 at 1:59 pm

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  6. Camille Jones says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:07 am

    Can you send me the original Bacardi Rum Cake recipe that was available in the fifty’s at grocery markets. I had one and through moves, it is gone! I still have the BACARDI rum Pina Colada Cake recipe. 😊

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      December 13, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Heck, PubClub doesn’t have it but would like it! Maybe somebody else out there can help.

      Reply

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