Bacardi Puerto Rico

Casa BACARDÍ Puerto Rico, the brand home of the rum and one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island, has welcomed Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Solano as General Manager, responsible for the complete visitor experience.

The visitor center, located just outside San Juan, Puerto Rico, showcases mixology, stories about the history of the Bacardí family and brand, and an insider’s view of the unique production process for the world’s most awarded rum.

Among the experiences available at Casa BACARDÍ Puerto Rico are the Rum Tasting tour, a tour focused on the tasting and sensory experiences of BACARDÍ rums and a Mixology class, where visitors can learn how to make cocktails.
Gabriel is a hospitality professional, with more than 15 years of management experience in food and beverage, leading teams at some of the finest hotels and institutions in the industry including the Edition in Times Square, the Mandarin Oriental in New York City, and the W in Washington, D.C. Solano graduated from the University of Delaware, where he began his journey in hospitality as a barman, igniting his passion for crafting cocktails and bringing people together with unique drinks experiences.