national park
El Yunque National Forest
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, featuring cascading waterfalls, misty peaks, and the endangered Puerto Rican parrot.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Humacao
Humacao, Puerto Rico · North America
About Humacao
Humacao is worth a stop: 5 minutes from La Fermina, 17km from El Yunque National Forest.
Humacao is in Puerto Rico, with about 20,000 people. The nearest town is La Fermina, about 4 km away.
Humacao (Spanish pronunciation: [umaˈkao]) is a city, municipality in Puerto Rico and capital of the department of the same name located in the eastern coast of the island, north of Yabucoa; south of Naguabo; east of Las Piedras; and west of Vieques. Humacao is spread over 12 barrios and Humacao Pueblo (the downtownRead more
area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Humacao?
Within an hour or so of Humacao: El Yunque National Forest (17 km), Mosquito Bay (Bioluminescent Bay), Vieques (41 km), Old San Juan (47 km), Flamenco Beach (57 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Ruta Panorámica.
Where is Humacao?
Humacao is in Humacao, Puerto Rico, about 4 km from La Fermina.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,387
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Region
- Humacao
- Timezone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.1497, -65.8274
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Worth the detour from Humacao
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Mosquito Bay (Bioluminescent Bay), Vieques
The brightest bioluminescent bay in the world where microscopic organisms light up the water with an ethereal blue-green glow with every movement.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Old San Juan
A vibrant walled colonial city with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, two massive Spanish fortresses, and 500 years of history.
47 km · about 55 min drive
beach
Flamenco Beach
A horseshoe-shaped bay on Culebra Island with calm, crystalline waters and fine white sand, consistently rated among the world's best.
57 km · about 65 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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