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Peñuelas

Peñuelas, Puerto Rico · North America

About Peñuelas

Peñuelas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Magas Arriba, 19km from Ruta Panorámica.

Peñuelas is a town located in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. With a population of 6,847, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Peñuelas 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 Peñuelas to your route.

About Peñuelas

Peñuelas barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Peñuelas, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,422. As was customary in Spain, in Puerto Rico, the municipality has a barrio called pueblo which contains a central plaza, the municipal buildings (city hall), and a

Read more Catholic church. Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the central plaza every year.

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Peñuelas 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 Peñuelas located?

Peñuelas is located in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.0563 latitude, -66.7216 longitude.

What is the population of Peñuelas?

Peñuelas has a population of approximately 6,847 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.

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Quick Information

Population
6,847
Continent
North America
Country
Puerto Rico
Region
Peñuelas
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Coordinates
18.0563, -66.7216

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Worth the detour from Peñuelas

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.

19 km · about 20 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo

A lighthouse on white limestone cliffs dropping over 200 ft into the Mona Passage at Puerto Rico's southwest tip, surrounded by pink salt flats and reached by a flat walk from the parking area.

52 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Peñuelas

  • 19 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.
  • 54 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

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