Eastern Coast and El Yunque Travel Guide

Explore Río Grande Gateway to El Yunque’s mossy trails and waterfalls, and to coastal beaches east of San Juan. Explore Palmer, Río Grande Near El Yunque’s foothills, Palmer gives quick access to rainforest trails, river pools and hummingbird-heavy thickets. Explore Luquillo Palm-lined Luquillo draws beachgoers to its long sand strip and famous kiosks for empanadillas and mofongo; day trips reach El Yunque’s rainforest trails while surfers and snorkelers work the reef breaks. Explore Fajardo Fajardo is the eastern launch point for trips to Culebra and Vieques, with ferries, charter boats and snorkeling off Icacos. Explore Ceiba Ceiba sits on Puerto Rico’s east coast and has ferries to Vieques and Culebra. Explore San Isidro East-coast town serving as a gateway to mangrove lagoons and nearby beaches; travelers come for river canoe trips, roadside kiosks selling alcapurrias and bacalaitos, and short drives into El Yunque’s lower forest trails. Explore La Dolores Just inland from El Yunque’s foothills, La Dolores draws hikers and food seekers - mountain trails, local fritters at the plaza and easy access to Luquillo’s kiosks and beaches. Explore Aguas Claras From Ceiba’s shore, Aguas Claras provides a gateway to boat charters and ferries, marinas servicing trips to nearby islands, and seafood shacks where captains compare catches.