Quick answer
- Where: Guayama municipality (southeast Caribbean coast). About 78 minutes / 90 km from San Juan free-flow.
- Population (2020 Census): 36,614.
- Known for: El Pueblo de los Brujos.
- Directory: places to eat · places to stay · tours.
Guayama at a glance
| Best for | Caribbean-coast city with a historic plaza day trip |
| 2020 Census population | 36,614 |
| Drive from San Juan | about 78 minutes / 90 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | places to eat · places to stay · tours |
Guayama is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s southeast Caribbean coast. Nickname notes: El Pueblo de los Brujos.
1. Caribbean coast city
Guayama is a city on the Caribbean south-east coast, officially styled an Autonomous Municipality. The historic center and plaza make a solid half-day stop between Salinas and the east.
2. Drive from San Juan
Plan about 78 minutes / 90 km free-flow. Heat and sun are stronger on the south shore—carry water and check beach conditions if you continue to the water.
3. Eat, stay, tours
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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 78 minutes / 90 km from San Juan without heavy traffic. Use the driving distances tool.
- Map: find Guayama on the interactive map.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Guayama, Puerto Rico?
Guayama is a municipality of Puerto Rico on the southeast Caribbean coast. From San Juan the free-flow drive is about 78 minutes / 90 km. See the map.
What is Guayama known for?
Guayama is known as El Pueblo de los Brujos. Best for: Caribbean-coast city with a historic plaza day trip.
Where should I eat or stay in Guayama?
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.