Paradores in Puerto Rico

Traditionally, a parador in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries was an establishment where travelers could seek lodging, and usually, food and drink, similar to an inn.

The company runs an enterprise known by the same name, Paradores de Puerto Rico, which are typically small, one-of-a-kind, locally owned and operated hotels located in rural areas throughout the island commonwealth.

[2][3] The inns work with FEMA to provide temporary residence when a major emergency, such as a hurricane or earthquake, displaces people in Puerto Rico.

[4] In Puerto Rico for an inn to be included on its list of paradores, it has to be a privately owned hotel participating in a special government program.

[5] During the 2019 Easter spring holiday, some inns reported 100% occupancy rates, thanks also in part to local tourism.