Puerto Rican Heritage: Pitorro-Inspired Rum, Food & Culture
Overview
Discover the most authentic flavors of Puerto Rico in a cultural and gastronomic experience designed for visitors who want to live something truly local. During this guided experience you will taste a selection of Puerto Rican artisan rums infused with tropical fruits, made with flavors inspired by the island. As you sample each rum, you’ll learn about Puerto Rico’s rum history, the origin of the spout, and the tradition of artisan infusions.
The experience is complemented by a delicious tasting of traditional Puerto Rican fried foods such as alcapurrias, bacalaítos, empanadillas and sorullitos, served with our house sauce. The combination of tropical rums and street food creates a fun and authentic way to get to know the culture.
Perfect for travelers visiting Old San Juan or arriving by cruise and want to enjoy a unique, delicious and easy to include experience in your itinerary.
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What's Included
- Meals Includes a cured variety of classic local fries, served with house sauce
- Alcoholic beverages 5 shots of rum infused with local fruitsl
- Bottled water 1 bottled water
- Famiily Friendly Experience
- History, culture and tradition of rum
- Transportation to experience or experience is not included
Meeting Location
100 Calle Marina
San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Inspired by the heritage of the Puerto Rican pitorro and the traditions of the countryside, our experience celebrates the rich culture of the island's rum through artisanal flavors
During this guided experience, you will taste a selection of artisanal Puerto Rican rums infused with tropical fruits made with local ingredients. Each tasting is accompanied by explanations about the tradition of rum in Puerto Rico, the origin of the pitorro, and the creativity behind the artisanal infusions that are part of the island's culture.
The experience also includes a tasting of traditional Puerto Rican fritters such as alcapurrias, bacalaítos, empanadillas, and sorullitos, accompanied by our house mayoketchup sauce.
An experience where every sip and every bite connects you with the authentic flavors of Puerto Rico.
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What does it include?
• Guided tasting of Puerto Rican rums infused with tropical fruits
• Cultural explanation about rum, pitorro, and the traditions of Puerto Rico
• Selection of traditional Puerto Rican fried snacks
• House mayo ketchup salsa
• A bottle of water per person
Duration
Approximately 60 minutes.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5571376P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Meals. Includes a cured variety of classic local fries, served with house sauce.
- Alcoholic beverages. 5 shots of rum infused with local fruitsl.
- Bottled water. 1 bottled water.
- Famiily Friendly Experience.
- History, culture and tradition of rum.
- Transportation to experience or experience is not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Puerto Rican Heritage: Pitorro-Inspired Rum, Food & Culture is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puerto Rican Heritage: Pitorro-Inspired Rum, Food & Culture will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsIncludes a cured variety of classic local fries, served with house sauce
- Alcoholic beverages5 shots of rum infused with local fruitsl
- Bottled water1 bottled water
- Famiily Friendly Experience
- History, culture and tradition of rum
- Transportation to experience or experience is not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
