Quick answer
- Where: Aguas Buenas municipality (central mountains south of the metro).
- Population (2020 Census): 24,223.
- From San Juan: about 39 minutes / 39.1 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Aguas Buenas at a glance
| Best for | Central-mountain day trips and a cooler inland break from the coast |
| 2020 Census population | 24,223 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72007 |
| From San Juan | about 39 minutes / 39.1 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Aguas Buenas is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for central interior town south of Caguas. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Interior setting
Aguas Buenas is a central municipality south of the San Juan–Caguas corridor. Travelers come for a mountain-town pace and inland scenery rather than beach days.
2. Getting there
Free-flow drive from San Juan is in the snapshot; mountain roads can add time versus the highway figure.
3. Businesses
Directory hubs list eats, stays and services. Claim your Aguas Buenas page to appear for visitors.
Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours · attractions. Island-wide: where to stay · restaurants.
Getting there
- Map: find Aguas Buenas on the interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool · ferry schedules for island hops.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico?
Aguas Buenas is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s central mountains south of the metro. From San Juan: about 39 minutes / 39.1 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Aguas Buenas known for?
Best for: Central-mountain day trips and a cooler inland break from the coast.
How do I list my business?
Use Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
Sources we checked
Checked in November 2026. Where a fact could not be confirmed against a primary source, we removed it or said so.
Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2026-11-02). Reviewed and updated November 2026: facts were checked against the sources above.