The
Sheraton Hotel of
Puerto Rico in Isla Grande, became the first building in the
Caribbean Basin to be
LEED-certified by of the
U.S. Green Building Council. This building complex is distinguished for fulfilling all the requirements of a LEED certified hotel with electrical models, recycling, disposal of construction materials, and the use of local and recycled materials. The hotel also runs with environmental rules involving energy consumption, quality and filtration of air, green cleaning detergents and materials, and a controlled laundry process designed to maximize the use of natural resources. The
Puerto Rico Convention Center is a large stadium where sports events and concerts take place and was used as a staging area during
Hurricane Maria relief efforts in 2017 and 2018. The
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport of Isla Grande Airport (SIG), between the Puerto Rico Convention Center and Pan American Cruise Pier, is just southeast of Old San Juan in Isla Grande. The Arena Medalla is slated to open in 2020. ==Gallery==