SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The drinks are no longer on the house at Casa Bacardi in Puerto Rico.
Foreigners will now have to pay $12 and residents $6 to visit one of the most popular tourist attractions in the metropolitan San Juan region, officials said Tuesday.
The seaside rum distillery was well-known for its free drinks and tours.
The new cover charge includes a welcome drink, a commemorative 12-ounce acrylic glass and a tour of the Bacardi Visitor Center, according to a statement by Casa Bacardi. Those who want a tour of the distillery, a sampling of four premium rums or a drink-confectioning course must pay an additional $23.
Casa Bacardi officials said they also plan to renovate their facility and revamp their drink menus.