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San José

Toa Baja, Puerto Rico · North America

About San José

San José is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Galateo, 43km from Ruta Panorámica.

San José is a town located in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. With a population of 3,278, it is an important destination in North America.

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

About San José

Río Lajas is a barrio in the municipality of Dorado, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 2,559.

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What are the best things to do in San José?

San José 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 José located?

San José is located in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.3983 latitude, -66.2557 longitude.

What is the population of San José?

San José has a population of approximately 3,278 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.

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Quick Information

Population
3,278
Continent
North America
Country
Puerto Rico
Region
Toa Baja
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Coordinates
18.3983, -66.2557

Tags

North AmericaPuerto RicoToa BajaTown

Worth the detour from San José

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Old San Juan

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

17 km · about 20 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near San José

  • 43 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.
  • 75 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 San José.

Río Lajas

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

1 km awayPop. 2,349

Toa Alta

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

1 km awayPop. 4,483

Campanilla

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

3 km awayPop. 7,757

Galateo

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

4 km awayPop. 2,705

Mucarabones

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

4 km awayPop. 1,690

Candelaria Arenas

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

5 km awayPop. 5,854

Candelaria

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

5 km awayPop. 17,631

Toa Baja

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

5 km awayPop. 1,889

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