national park
El Yunque National Forest
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, featuring cascading waterfalls, misty peaks, and the endangered Puerto Rican parrot.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Río Grande, Puerto Rico · North America
Palmer is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Luquillo, 8km from El Yunque National Forest.
Palmer is a town located in Río Grande, Puerto Rico. With a population of 1,205, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Palmer 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 Palmer to your route.
Zarzal is a barrio in the municipality of Río Grande, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 14,314.
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Palmer is located in Río Grande, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.3705 latitude, -65.7741 longitude.
Palmer has a population of approximately 1,205 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, featuring cascading waterfalls, misty peaks, and the endangered Puerto Rican parrot.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A vibrant walled colonial city with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, two massive Spanish fortresses, and 500 years of history.
38 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
The brightest bioluminescent bay in the world where microscopic organisms light up the water with an ethereal blue-green glow with every movement.
46 km · about 55 min drive
beach
A horseshoe-shaped bay on Culebra Island with calm, crystalline waters and fine white sand, consistently rated among the world's best.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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