Quick answer
- Where: Lares municipality (central-west mountains). About 96 minutes / 107 km from San Juan free-flow.
- Population (2020 Census): 28,105.
- Known for: Ciudad del Grito.
- Directory: places to eat · places to stay · tours.
Lares at a glance
| Best for | Mountain town tied to the 1868 Grito de Lares |
| 2020 Census population | 28,105 |
| Drive from San Juan | about 96 minutes / 107 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | places to eat · places to stay · tours |
Lares is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s central-west mountains. Nickname notes: Ciudad del Grito.
1. Ciudad del Grito
Lares is remembered for the 1868 Grito de Lares uprising and carries the Ciudad del Grito nickname. Visit plaza markers with historical context; this page is a travel guide, not a legal history.
2. Mountain drive
Expect about 96 minutes / 107 km free-flow from San Juan through central hills. Fog and rain can slow the Cordillera—leave buffer time.
3. Eat and claim
Plaza ice cream and mountain eateries are popular day-trip draws. Claim your Lares listing so visitors find you on PuertoRico.com.
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 96 minutes / 107 km from San Juan without heavy traffic. Use the driving distances tool.
- Map: find Lares on the interactive map.
List or claim your business in Lares
Run a restaurant, stay, tour or shop here? Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com so it appears in our Lares directory hubs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lares, Puerto Rico?
Lares is a municipality of Puerto Rico on the central-west mountains. From San Juan the free-flow drive is about 96 minutes / 107 km. See the map.
What is Lares known for?
Lares is known as Ciudad del Grito. Best for: Mountain town tied to the 1868 Grito de Lares.
Where should I eat or stay in Lares?
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.