Guide & Instructor Standards

At Salsa Tours PR, we are committed to providing professional, safe, knowledgeable, and culturally respectful experiences throughout Puerto Rico.

Because our experiences range from guided tours and cultural activities to dance instruction, outdoor experiences, private events, and services provided by independent experience providers, qualifications may vary depending on the role and activity.

Tour guides, instructors, Team Members, and independent experience providers are selected based on the qualifications, experience, licenses, certifications, permits, or professional skills applicable to the services they provide.

Tour guide certification in Puerto Rico is administered by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC).

When an activity requires the services of a certified tour guide, Salsa Tours PR assigns personnel with the applicable certification or authorization required for that service.

Puerto Rico Tourism Company certification requirements and renewal procedures are established independently by the PRTC and may change from time to time.

Guests who wish to obtain information about Puerto Rico's official Tour Guide Certification Program may contact the Puerto Rico Tourism Company directly.

Dance and cultural instructors are selected according to the skills and experience relevant to the activity they teach.

Depending on the experience, these qualifications may include:

• Professional dance, performance, or teaching experience
• Knowledge of the dance style or cultural tradition being presented
• Experience working with individuals and groups
• Guest service and communication skills
• Familiarity with Salsa Tours PR operating and safety procedures
• Activity-specific training or professional credentials when applicable

Because different disciplines have different professional requirements, instructor qualifications may vary by activity.

Certain experiences may require additional certifications, licenses, permits, training, or specialized personnel.

Salsa Tours PR evaluates the requirements applicable to each activity and works with qualified Team Members, independent contractors, and experience providers according to their respective roles.

Independent experience providers are responsible for maintaining the licenses, certifications, permits, insurance, and other credentials required for the services they independently operate, as applicable.

Depending on the position and responsibilities involved, Salsa Tours PR's onboarding and evaluation process may include:

1. Review of professional experience and qualifications
2. Verification of applicable credentials
3. Interview or activity-specific assessment
4. Practical demonstration when appropriate
5. Review of Salsa Tours PR policies and operating procedures
6. Orientation or shadowing when applicable
7. Ongoing performance evaluation

The specific process may vary according to the position and activity.

Salsa Tours PR encourages Team Members and experience providers to maintain and develop the professional knowledge, training, and safety skills relevant to their responsibilities.

Certain activities or positions may require current certifications or specialized training based on the nature of the service being provided.

Official Tour Guide Certifications are issued and administered by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Guests who have questions regarding the qualifications of the Team Member assigned to a Salsa Tours PR experience may contact us before their scheduled activity.