Río Grande

Travel Guide

La Mina Falls
El Yunque National Forest
La Mina Falls
Río Grande
El Yunque National Forest

This tranquil town in northeastern Puerto Rico is a gateway to El Yunque National Forest and Atlantic Ocean beach resorts. 

Visit Río Grande to enjoy sporting activities amid Puerto Rico Island’s extraordinary natural beauty. Hike to lookouts with spectacular views of a tropical rainforest, play golf at perfectly groomed courses and relax on palm-fringed beaches. Río Grande is the downtown hub of the Río Grande municipality, which stretches from the Atlantic Ocean into a region of unspoiled forest-covered mountains.

Travelers sometimes bypass the town on their way to the coastline and nearby national park. See a concert, watch racing events or catch a baseball game at Ovidio de Jesús Stadium. Find banks, fast-food chains, restaurants and small shopping malls on the town’s main street.

About a 20-minute drive southeast of the downtown district is the entry gate to El Yunque National Forest. Pick up information and learn about El Yunque’s ecology and history at the beautifully designed El Portal Rain Forest Center and follow the short interpretive trail. Have fun on the zip-line course and free-fall rappel at JungleQui Rainforest Ecoadventure Park.

Miles of trails, such as the Big Tree Trail, wind around pristine forests and to mountaintops, observation towers and waterfalls. Hike to El Toro Peak at about 3,500 feet (1,100 meters) and Yokahú Tower for far-reaching views. Swim in the pools of Juan Diego Falls and La Mina FallsOpens in a new window.

Travel north and discover sun-soaked beaches along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. Among them are Playa las Picuas and the private Bahia Beach and Coco Beach. East along the coast are Playa Fortuna, Playa Azul and Balneario Monserrate.

Play a round of golf at world-class courses. Tee off between lakes, mountains and the ocean at Coco Beach Golf and Country Club. Challenge the holes at the Bob Holoman-designed Berwind Country Club and the Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club.

Río Grande is 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Puerto Rico’s capital, San JuanOpens in a new window. Get here by flying to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and renting a car. Resort hotels and guesthouses provide options for accommodations along the coastline.

Where to stay in Río Grande

I loved Gran Melia Resort! Sunrise was nice off Coco beach

Zarzal

While visiting Zarzal, you might make a stop by sights like El Yunque National Forest and Coco Beach Golf and Country Club.

Zarzal
Big Tree Trail showing forest scenes

Mameyes II

While visiting Mameyes II, you might make a stop by sights like El Yunque National Forest and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course.

Mameyes II
I wonder what this beach looks like today after the hurricanes that ravaged Puerto Rico

Herreras

While Herreras isn't home to many top sights, Bahia Beach and Coco Beach Golf and Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Herreras
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Ciénaga Baja

While there might not be top attractions in Ciénaga Baja, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort and Bahia Beach.

Ciénaga Baja
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Rio Mar Cluster 2

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Mar Cluster 2 and surrounding area, you can visit Wyndham Rio Mar Casino and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course.

Rio Mar Cluster 2
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Rio Mar Cluster 1

While Rio Mar Cluster 1 isn't home to many top sights, Luquillo Beach and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rio Mar Cluster 1
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
4 out of 5
200 Coco Beach Blvd. Highway 955-I, Río Grande
The price is P14,614 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P14,614
P18,797 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Río Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,289 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best Anniversary Trip Ever! We had an incredible stay at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico for our 12th anniversary! Check-in was smooth, our oceanfront room was perfect, and Will, the bellman, gave us a great tour and helped with our bags. We spent most of our time by the quiet ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
5 out of 5
6000 Rio Mar Boulevard, Río Grande
The price is P19,693 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P19,693
P26,668 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Río Grande. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,045 reviews)
"Excelente experiencia no tengo queja bien profesional la gente bien agradable y amistosa la comida excelente con una variedad.. súper limpio el ambiente excelente y la propiedad confortable y conveniente"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
5 out of 5
State Road 187 Kilometer 4.2, Río Grande
The price is P46,213 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P46,213
P56,461 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Río Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
"Excellent experience. 100% recommended"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Picuas Village
Picuas Village
3 out of 5
14 Camino las Picüas, Río Grande, Río Grande
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Río Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Luquillo Beach and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf ...
7.4/10 Good! (52 reviews)
"It was a wonderful property! My sisters had the other 2 properties. Ours leaked a lot we were in the Manuela, that one leaked a lot, so we needed to cook in the other 2. It was quite rainey, so if you book maybe book when there is no rain. Other than that it was wonderful!"

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Picuas Village
Playas Del Yunque Condo: Pool & Beach Access
Playas Del Yunque Condo: Pool & Beach Access
3 out of 5
Río Grande
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Río Grande. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and snorkeling on site. Popular attractions Luquillo Beach and Wyndham ...
"My girls and I had a blast at this condo. The accessibility to the beach… awesome!! My kids wanted to stay! ❤️❤️❤️ Definitely will stay again!"

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2025

Playas Del Yunque Condo: Pool & Beach Access
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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