Quick answer
- Where: San Lorenzo municipality (east-central foothills). About 40 minutes / 42 km from San Juan free-flow.
- Population (2020 Census): 37,693.
- Known for: El Pueblo de los Samaritanos.
- Directory: places to eat · places to stay · tours.
San Lorenzo at a glance
| Best for | Eastern foothill town between the metro and the southeast |
| 2020 Census population | 37,693 |
| Drive from San Juan | about 40 minutes / 42 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | places to eat · places to stay · tours |
San Lorenzo is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s east-central foothills. Nickname notes: El Pueblo de los Samaritanos.
1. Between metro and southeast
San Lorenzo sits inland on the east side of the main island, north of Patillas and Yabucoa. The ~40-minute / 42 km free-flow drive from San Juan makes it an easy inland stop.
2. Town of the Samaritans
The traditional nickname El Pueblo de los Samaritanos appears on local branding. Use the plaza as your orientation point for food and services.
3. Directory CTA
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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 40 minutes / 42 km from San Juan without heavy traffic. Use the driving distances tool.
- Map: find San Lorenzo on the interactive map.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico?
San Lorenzo is a municipality of Puerto Rico in the east-central foothills. From San Juan the free-flow drive is about 40 minutes / 42 km. See the map.
What is San Lorenzo known for?
San Lorenzo is known as El Pueblo de los Samaritanos. Best for: Eastern foothill town between the metro and the southeast.
Where should I eat or stay in San Lorenzo?
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.