- A Commitment to Responsible Tourism: Puerto Rico is actively promoting sustainability through “The Green Path,” a new program that educates and rewards eco-conscious visitors.
- Golf Courses Go Green: The island’s golf community is a key partner in this movement, implementing environmental best practices on its courses.
- Supporting Biodiversity: Several courses have joined Audubon International’s “Monarchs in the Rough” program to create vital habitats for monarch butterflies.
- Prestigious Certification: The St. Regis Bahia Beach golf course and resort have earned full certification from Audubon International for their comprehensive sustainability efforts.

Puerto Rico is celebrating its dedication to environmental preservation, with its world-class golf courses emerging as shining examples of this commitment. In wonderful synergy with the island’s broader focus on responsible tourism, these pristine fairways are actively nurturing the natural world around them. This movement perfectly complements “The Green Path,” an innovative new program from Discover Puerto Rico that joyfully empowers visitors to become partners in sustainability. By completing educational modules, travelers can earn special perks while contributing to the island’s vibrant future.

Mirroring this forward-thinking spirit, several of Puerto Rico’s renowned golf courses are dedicating resources to important eco-friendly initiatives. Courses including St. Regis Bahia Beach and Wyndham Grand Rio Mar have joined “Monarchs in the Rough,” a fantastic Audubon International program. This initiative transforms unused areas of the courses into thriving habitats that support the migration of monarch butterflies, adding to the island’s incredible biodiversity.

Furthermore, the course and resort at St. Regis Bahia Beach have earned a prestigious full certification from Audubon International for their outstanding achievements in sustainability. This proactive collaboration between the island’s tourism leaders and its golf community ensures that the natural wonders of Puerto Rico, from the El Yunque Rainforest to its rare bioluminescent bays, will be cherished for generations to come.

