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Salinas, Puerto Rico · North America

About Salinas

Salinas sits on the route: 10 minutes from Parcelas Peñuelas, 38km from Ruta Panorámica.

Salinas is a town located in Salinas, Puerto Rico. With a population of 6,375, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Salinas 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 Salinas to your route.

About Salinas

Salinas (Spanish pronunciation: [saˈlinas], locally [saˈlinaʔ]) is a town and municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey; southeast of Coamo, east of Santa Isabel; and west of Guayama. Salinas is spread over 5 barrios and Salinas Pueblo

Read more (the downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It has long been a fishing spot for Puerto Ricans, known for its beaches, fish variety and the birthplace of the famous "mojo isleño". Although Salinas doesn't have any commercial airports, there is a military training area there, Camp Santiago, which is one of the training centers of the Puerto Rico National Guard. Army National Guard, Air National Guard, State Guard, U.S. Army ROTC, U.S. Army Reserve and the U.S. Army also conduct military training at Camp Santiago.

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Where is Salinas located?

Salinas is located in Salinas, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 17.9775 latitude, -66.2980 longitude.

What is the population of Salinas?

Salinas has a population of approximately 6,375 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.

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Quick Information

Population
6,375
Continent
North America
Country
Puerto Rico
Region
Salinas
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Coordinates
17.9775, -66.2980

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Worth the detour from Salinas

2 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Salinas

  • 38 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.

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Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Salinas.

Las Ochenta

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

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Parcelas Peñuelas

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5 km awayPop. 1,132

Coco

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

5 km awayPop. 5,803

Mariano Colón

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

6 km awayPop. 2,387

Jauca

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

7 km awayPop. 1,838

Coquí

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

8 km awayPop. 3,590

Central Aguirre

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

8 km awayPop. 1,588

El Ojo

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

10 km awayPop. 1,713

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