In Brief - San Juan, PR

TIME ZONE: Atlantic
AREA CODE: 787
FOUNDED: 1521
POPULATION: 420,326
AIRPORT: Luis Munoz Marin Int'l Airport (SJU)
WEBSITE: www.topuertorico.com

BY THE NUMBERS

465 age of the Old San Juan neighborhood

5 number of times Puerto Rico has won the Miss Universe contest

100,000 gallons of rum produced daily by the Bacardi Rum Factory

5,000 manuscripts at Casa del Libro, some of which date back to the 1400s

NEWS FLASH

Extremely Exclusive ///  RitzCarlton announced that it will launch its first Reserve property in the Americas at Dorado Beach, PR, only the second in its exclusive portfolio worldwide. Set to open in December, the resort will spread over 1,400 acres and feature 100 rooms, 14 suites and 18 town homes and villas. www.ritzcarlton.com

Anniversary Alterations ///  Even hotels get dolled up for big anniversaries. The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort will unveil a multimilliondollar renovation this year for its 20th anniversary. Not only have the guest rooms and lobby undergone makeovers, but the resort now hosts two new bars — The Los Balcones lobby bar and La Cava Wine & Tapas Bar. Cheers to that! www.hiltoncaribbean.com

CULTURE CALENDAR

Feb. 1519 PUERTO RICO FREEFALL FESTIVAL  Arecibo, PR (53 miles from San Juan)
Get ready to cross an item from your bucket list. This 10th annual skydiving festival features live music, food and freefall coaching, and is a chance to finally take that 10,500plusfoot leap of faith. Ladies, you could make history: This year, organizers are attempting to break Puerto Rico's record for largest ever female freefall formation (say that five times, fast). www.xtremedivers.com

Feb. 26 WORLD'S BEST 10K 
With a name like that, you can bet this is a race for the ages. This IAAFcertified race, which crosses the scenic Teodoro Moscoso Bridge that links San Juan and Isla Verde, attracts runners from all over the world. Now in its 15th year, it has expanded into a weekendlong series of events, including a fitness festival, kids mini race and a duatholon. www.wb10k.com