Quick answer
- Where: Cataño municipality (San Juan Bay metro).
- Population (2020 Census): 23,155.
- From San Juan: about 18 minutes / 14.0 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Cataño at a glance
| Best for | Ferry-side metro stop across from Old San Juan |
| 2020 Census population | 23,155 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72033 |
| From San Juan | about 18 minutes / 14.0 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Cataño is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for San Juan Bay waterfront opposite Old San Juan. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Bay waterfront
Cataño faces San Juan Bay across from Old San Juan. The AcuaExpreso ferry and nearby Bacardí Distillery visits make it a short metro add-on.
2. Drive snapshot
San Juan free-flow minutes appear in the table—plan a buffer for traffic.
3. Businesses
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Where to eat and stay
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Getting there
- Map: interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cataño, Puerto Rico?
Cataño is a municipality in Puerto Rico’s San Juan Bay metro. From San Juan: about 18 minutes / 14.0 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Cataño known for?
Best for: Ferry-side metro stop across from Old San Juan.
How do I list my business?
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.