Quick answer
- Where: Hatillo municipality (north coast). About 76 minutes / 92 km from San Juan free-flow.
- Population (2020 Census): 38,486.
- Known for: Capital de la Industria Lechera.
- Directory: places to eat · places to stay · tours.
Hatillo at a glance
| Best for | North-coast dairy country and Mask Festival town |
| 2020 Census population | 38,486 |
| Drive from San Juan | about 76 minutes / 92 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | places to eat · places to stay · tours |
Hatillo is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s north coast. Nickname notes: Capital de la Industria Lechera.
1. Dairy coast
Hatillo faces the Atlantic between Camuy and Arecibo and is widely nicknamed for its dairy industry. Fresh local products appear in roadside spots—confirm hours as you drive the north coast.
2. Máscaras tradition
The town is known for its Mask Festival tradition around the Christmas season. Treat festival dates as local announcements—verify the year’s schedule before you plan travel around it.
3. Directory CTA
Claim Hatillo restaurants and stays so north-coast drivers stop in town.
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 76 minutes / 92 km from San Juan without heavy traffic. Use the driving distances tool.
- Map: find Hatillo on the interactive map.
List or claim your business in Hatillo
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hatillo, Puerto Rico?
Hatillo is a municipality of Puerto Rico on the north coast. From San Juan the free-flow drive is about 76 minutes / 92 km. See the map.
What is Hatillo known for?
Hatillo is known as Capital de la Industria Lechera. Best for: North-coast dairy country and Mask Festival town.
Where should I eat or stay in Hatillo?
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.