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Ciales

Ciales, Puerto Rico · North America

About Ciales

Ciales is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Franquez, 22km from Ruta Panorámica.

Ciales is a town located in Ciales, Puerto Rico. With a population of 3,256, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Ciales sits in Puerto Rico. It's in the America/Puerto Rico time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ciales to your route.

About Ciales

Ciales (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsjales], locally [ˈsjaleʔ]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico, located on the Central Mountain Range, northwest of Orocovis; south of Florida and Manatí; east of Utuado and Jayuya; and west of Morovis. Ciales is spread over eight barrios and Ciales Pueblo (the downtown area and

Read more the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Ciales offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ciales located?

Ciales is located in Ciales, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.3361 latitude, -66.4688 longitude.

What is the population of Ciales?

Ciales has a population of approximately 3,256 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.

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Quick Information

Population
3,256
Continent
North America
Country
Puerto Rico
Region
Ciales
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Coordinates
18.3361, -66.4688

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Worth the detour from Ciales

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Ruta Panorámica

A 269 km chain of about 40 narrow secondary roads running the length of Puerto Rico's Cordillera Central from Mayagüez to Maunabo, built in the early 1970s purely for the mountain views and lechoneras along it.

22 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Cueva Ventana

A limestone cave in Arecibo whose far opening frames the Río Grande de Arecibo valley like a window: a short guided walk from the road to one of Puerto Rico's most photographed viewpoints.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Old San Juan

A vibrant walled colonial city with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, two massive Spanish fortresses, and 500 years of history.

40 km · about 45 min drive

tunnel

Guajataca Tunnel

A 1904 railroad tunnel cut through the coastal cliff between Isabela and Quebradillas, now a walkable public monument opening onto a wild Atlantic cove and the mouth of the Guajataca canyon.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Ciales

  • 22 kmRuta PanorámicaA 269 km chain of about 40 narrow secondary roads running the length of Puerto Rico's Cordillera Central from Mayagüez to Maunabo, built in the early 1970s purely for the mountain views and lechoneras along it.
  • 55 kmGuajataca TunnelA 1904 railroad tunnel cut through the coastal cliff between Isabela and Quebradillas, now a walkable public monument opening onto a wild Atlantic cove and the mouth of the Guajataca canyon.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ciales.

Barahona

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

3 km awayPop. 2,632

Franquez

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

4 km awayPop. 2,021

Morovis

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

7 km awayPop. 2,414

Florida

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

10 km awayPop. 5,652

Manatí

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

10 km awayPop. 16,092

Miranda

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

11 km awayPop. 2,057

Coto Norte

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

11 km awayPop. 1,381

Estancias de Florida

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

11 km awayPop. 5,972

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