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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
North AmericaPuerto RicoHumacao
Punta Santiago
Humacao, Puerto Rico · North America
About Punta Santiago
Punta Santiago is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bajandas, 15km from El Yunque National Forest.
Punta Santiago is in Humacao, Puerto Rico, with about 5,800 people. The nearest town is Bajandas, about 4 km away.
Punta Santiago is a barrio and fishing community located in the municipality of Humacao, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2020 was 3,716. Located in the estuary of Humacao, Punta Santiago is famous for its fishing heritage, its iconic pier and Cayo Santiago, popularly known as Monkey Island (Spanish: Isla de de losRead more
Monos) after its Rhesus macaque population. The barrio is also the home of the Humacao Nature Reserve and the Punta Santiago Beach and Vacation Area. Punta Santiago is one of the most vulnerable barrios to flooding and complete destruction whenever hurricanes enter Puerto Rico through the area of Humacao.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Punta Santiago?
Within an hour or so of Punta Santiago: El Yunque National Forest (15 km), Mosquito Bay (Bioluminescent Bay), Vieques (33 km), Flamenco Beach (49 km), Old San Juan (51 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Ruta Panorámica.
Where is Punta Santiago?
Punta Santiago is in Humacao, Puerto Rico, about 4 km from Bajandas.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,803
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Region
- Humacao
- Timezone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.1664, -65.7482
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Worth the detour from Punta Santiago
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.
33 km · about 40 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.
49 km · about 55 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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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