Quick answer
- Where: Yabucoa municipality (southeast coast).
- Population (2020 Census): 30,426.
- From San Juan: about 1 h 09 / 73.8 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Yabucoa at a glance
| Best for | Southeast coast and foothill access on the island’s windward side |
| 2020 Census population | 30,426 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72151 |
| From San Juan | about 1 h 09 / 73.8 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Yabucoa is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for southeast coast and sugar-valley heritage. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Southeast shore
Yabucoa faces the southeast. Travelers use it for quieter coastal and foothill days away from the San Juan strip.
2. Drive notes
San Juan free-flow figures are in the table; southeast roads can slow after storms.
3. Directory CTA
Open Yabucoa eat, stay and tours hubs, then claim your listing.
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
Run a restaurant, stay, tour or shop in Yabucoa? Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yabucoa, Puerto Rico?
Yabucoa is a municipality in Puerto Rico’s southeast coast. From San Juan: about 1 h 09 / 73.8 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Yabucoa known for?
Best for: Southeast coast and foothill access on the island’s windward side.
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.