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San Germán

San Germán, Puerto Rico · North America

About San Germán

San Germán is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Lajas, 49km from Ruta Panorámica.

San Germán is a town located in San Germán, Puerto Rico. With a population of 12,055, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Germán 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 San Germán to your route.

About San Germán

The Casa de los Ponce de León is a historic house in San Germán, Puerto Rico. It is possibly the oldest residence in use in Puerto Rico. Its most famous resident was the poet Lola Rodriguez Ponce de León. The house was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

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San Germán 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 San Germán located?

San Germán is located in San Germán, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.0816 latitude, -67.0449 longitude.

What is the population of San Germán?

San Germán has a population of approximately 12,055 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.

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Quick Information

Population
12,055
Continent
North America
Country
Puerto Rico
Region
San Germán
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Coordinates
18.0816, -67.0449

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Worth the detour from San Germán

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

46 km · about 55 min 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near San Germán

  • 46 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.
  • 49 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Germán.

Lajas

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

4 km awayPop. 5,255

Sabana Eneas

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4 km awayPop. 1,847

Palmarejo

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

6 km awayPop. 1,169

Monte Grande

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

7 km awayPop. 1,817

Sabana Grande

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

9 km awayPop. 8,961

Cabo Rojo

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

11 km awayPop. 10,839

Hormigueros

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

11 km awayPop. 11,934

Liborio Negron Torres

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

12 km awayPop. 1,303

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