Puerto Rico Regions
Wherever you find yourself - at the beach, in the mountains, at an art museum or having dinner at a restaurant you will discover something special to explore.
The island's six distinct regions are rich with culture, history, and local character. Discover the 78 municipalities that make Puerto Rico so uniquely unforgettable.
Metropolitan Area
San Juan and surrounding cities-Puerto Rico's economic hub with historic Old San Juan, beaches, nightlife, and major attractionsClimate:
Humid tropical, warm and breezy
North Region
Atlantic-facing coast with San Juan, karst formations, and beachesClimate:
Humid with moderate rainfall
East Region
Gateway to Vieques and Culebra, El Yunque rainforestClimate:
Wet tropical, high rainfall
Central Region
Coffee country, cooler temperatures, scenic vistasClimate:
Subtropical, cooler and wetter
South Region
Caribbean-facing coast with Ponce, drier climate, and beautiful sunsetsClimate:
Dry tropical, less rainfall
West Region
Surfing destination, Rincon beaches, MayaguezClimate:
Moderate rainfall, beach climate
* Regions are not the same as electoral districts.
Did You Know?
Camuy is home to one of the largest cave systems in the Western Hemisphere. The Río Camuy Cave Park features massive underground caverns carved out by the third-largest subterranean river in the world.
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