Quick answer
- Where: Fajardo municipality (northeast coast).
- Population (2020 Census): 32,124.
- From San Juan: about 58 minutes / 60.4 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Fajardo at a glance
| Best for | East-coast gateway for ferries, bioluminescent bay tours, and rainforest day trips |
| 2020 Census population | 32,124 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72053 |
| From San Juan | about 58 minutes / 60.4 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Fajardo is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for northeast ferry and marina hub. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. East gateway
Fajardo sits on the northeast coast. Many island-hopping plans start here for Ceiba ferry logistics, east-coast marinas, and day trips toward El Yunque.
2. Drive times
San Juan free-flow figures are in the snapshot. Allow more time on weekends when beach and ferry traffic builds.
3. Eat and stay
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Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours · attractions. Island-wide: where to stay · restaurants.
Getting there
- Map: find Fajardo on the interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool · ferry schedules for island hops.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fajardo, Puerto Rico?
Fajardo is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s northeast coast. From San Juan: about 58 minutes / 60.4 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Fajardo known for?
Best for: East-coast gateway for ferries, bioluminescent bay tours, and rainforest day trips.
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 (2022-10-16). Reviewed and updated November 2026: facts were checked against the sources above.