Quick answer
- Where: Trujillo Alto municipality (San Juan metro east).
- Population (2020 Census): 67,740.
- From San Juan: about 26 minutes / 22.2 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Trujillo Alto at a glance
| Best for | Metro-east base with quick access toward Carolina and the northeast coast |
| 2020 Census population | 67,740 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72139 |
| From San Juan | about 26 minutes / 22.2 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Trujillo Alto is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for metro-east residential municipality. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Metro municipality
Trujillo Alto borders the San Juan metro on the east. Travelers based here can reach Carolina, the airport corridor, and northeast beach towns without a long cross-island drive.
2. Drive times
Free-flow minutes from San Juan are in the snapshot; local congestion still matters at peak hours.
3. Claim CTA
List restaurants, stays and services in the Trujillo Alto directory, or claim an existing page.
Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours · attractions. Island-wide: where to stay · restaurants.
Getting there
- Map: find Trujillo Alto on the interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool · ferry schedules for island hops.
List or claim your business
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico?
Trujillo Alto is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s San Juan metro east. From San Juan: about 26 minutes / 22.2 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Trujillo Alto known for?
Best for: Metro-east base with quick access toward Carolina and the northeast coast.
How do I list my business?
Use Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
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.