Puerto Rico’s tourism sector slowed in June, with passenger traffic through San Juan recording its first notable decline after years of consistent growth.
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport Processing 1,197,574 passengers in June 2026, 4.6% decrease compared to 1,254,753 According to the latest traffic data, passengers recorded in June 2025.
The recession continued into the first half of the year. Until the end of June, the airport 6,984,995 passengersbelow 2.8% at 7,189,182 Passengers recorded in the same period last year.
The numbers represent a change after Puerto Rico spent the past few years setting tourism records, driven by strong domestic demand, expanded airlift and continued hotel investment.
Despite its low numbers, San Juan remains the Caribbean’s busiest air gateway, offering extensive non-stop service from the continental United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe.
Puerto Rico continues to benefit from one of the most extensive tourism offerings in the region, from the historic streets of Old San Juan and the beaches of Condado and Isla Verde to El Yunque National Forest, Vieques, and Culebra.
Latest figures show the island is entering a period of more moderate demand after years of exceptional growth. While passenger numbers remain historically strong, the decline in June and year to date indicates a cooling off from the record pace of recent years.
The second half of the year, which includes the important winter booking season, will provide a clearer picture of whether June results represent a temporary decline or the beginning of a broader normalization of Puerto Rico’s tourism market.
