Quick answer
- Where: Cidra municipality (central mountains).
- Population (2020 Census): 39,970.
- From San Juan: about 49 minutes / 50.0 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Cidra at a glance
| Best for | Central highland day trips and cooler weather inland |
| 2020 Census population | 39,970 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72041 |
| From San Juan | about 49 minutes / 50.0 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Cidra is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for central highland lakes and mountain roads. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Highland town
Cidra sits in the central mountains. Visitors come for inland scenery and a break from coastal heat rather than beach days.
2. Getting there
Highway free-flow figures are in the snapshot; mountain approaches can take longer.
3. Listings
Open Cidra directory hubs or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours · attractions.
Getting there
- Map: interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool.
List or claim your business
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cidra, Puerto Rico?
Cidra is a municipality in Puerto Rico’s central mountains. From San Juan: about 49 minutes / 50.0 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Cidra known for?
Best for: Central highland day trips and cooler weather inland.
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.