Guánica



Guánica is a coastal town of 14,000 people (2020) in the Porta del Sol region of Puerto Rico.

Get in

 * San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
 * Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
 * Ponce: Mercedita Airport

By car
Guánica is on Highway 116, between San Germán and Ponce.

Get around
You pretty much need your own wheels to explore the area around Guánica.

Do


The main reason to visit Guanica is the beaches. Take Route 333 south from the town to reach them. Caña Gorda Beach is the only one with facilities, but it's only open Tuesday-Sunday.

From San Jacinto, just past Copamarina, you can also hop on a ferry excursion to Gilligan's Island (aka Cayo Caña Gorda), an undeveloped piece of paradise with white sandy beaches, snorkeling and mangroves.

Eat




Go next

 * La Parguera &mdash; seafood and more beach, 15 km to the west