Quick answer
- Where: Ceiba municipality (northeast coast). About 61 minutes / 66 km from San Juan free-flow.
- Population (2020 Census): 11,307.
- Known for: Los Come Guabá.
- Directory: places to eat · places to stay · tours.
Ceiba at a glance
| Best for | Ferry terminal town for Vieques and Culebra day trips |
| 2020 Census population | 11,307 |
| Drive from San Juan | about 61 minutes / 66 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | places to eat · places to stay · tours |
Ceiba is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s northeast coast. Nickname notes: Los Come Guabá.
1. Ferry to Vieques and Culebra
Ceiba is where most travelers catch the passenger ferry to Vieques and Culebra. Check our ferry status and schedule page, then confirm tickets on the official Puerto Rico Ferry site before you drive out.
2. Former Roosevelt Roads area
The municipality includes land once used by the Roosevelt Roads naval station. Redevelopment continues; follow posted access rules around the port and any restricted parcels.
3. Before the boat
Park and arrival lines can be long on holiday weekends. Leave San Juan about 61 minutes / 66 km early, and keep beach-conditions and weather tabs open if seas look rough.
Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours in our directory. Island-wide: where to stay in Puerto Rico · restaurants.
Getting there
- By car: about 61 minutes / 66 km from San Juan without heavy traffic. Use the driving distances tool.
- Map: find Ceiba on the interactive map.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ceiba, Puerto Rico?
Ceiba is a municipality of Puerto Rico on the northeast coast. From San Juan the free-flow drive is about 61 minutes / 66 km. See the map.
What is Ceiba known for?
Ceiba is known as Los Come Guabá. Best for: Ferry terminal town for Vieques and Culebra day trips.
Where should I eat or stay in Ceiba?
Start with our directory: places to eat · places to stay · tours.
How do I list my business?
Use Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
Sources we checked
Checked in October 2026. Where a fact could not be confirmed against a primary source, we removed it or said so.
Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2026-10-30). Reviewed and updated October 2026: facts were checked against the sources above.