Quick answer
- Where: Guayanilla municipality (south coast).
- Population (2020 Census): 17,784.
- From San Juan: about 1 h 59 / 140.7 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Guayanilla at a glance
| Best for | South-coast stop west of Ponce |
| 2020 Census population | 17,784 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72059 |
| From San Juan | about 1 h 59 / 140.7 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Guayanilla is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for south-coast bay west of Ponce. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. South-coast bay
Guayanilla sits on the south coast west of Ponce. Travelers often pair it with Ponce or Peñuelas on south-shore drives.
2. From San Juan
See the free-flow drive row in the table; weekday peaks still matter.
3. Listings
Browse Guayanilla directory hubs for food, lodging and tours; claim your page for free.
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 Guayanilla, Puerto Rico?
Guayanilla is a municipality in Puerto Rico’s south coast. From San Juan: about 1 h 59 / 140.7 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Guayanilla known for?
Best for: South-coast stop west of Ponce.
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.