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

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Zarzal

If you're spending some time in Zarzal, El Yunque National Forest and Bahia Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Zarzal
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Mameyes II

If you're spending some time in Mameyes II, El Yunque National Forest and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Mameyes II
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Herreras

Herreras might not have many top sights, but Bahia Beach and Coco Beach Golf and Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

While there might not be top attractions in Rio Mar Cluster 2, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wyndham Rio Mar Casino and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course.

Rio Mar Cluster 2
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Rio Mar Cluster 1

Rio Mar Cluster 1 might not have many top sights, but Luquillo Beach and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €288 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€288
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (2,431 reviews)
"I can only think of 1 workd. AMAZING..can't wait to come back.."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 €303 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€303
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Río Grande. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,097 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 €723 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€723
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (437 reviews)
"Beautiful property, excellent service, everyone we engaged with were professional yet friendly and personable. Everything was clean yet updated and modern. Amazing amenities. My only critique is related to dining. The two dinner options were a bit too fussy. Simpler menu options would be very welcomed. ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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.
View of El Yunque, 3 bed/3 bath located inside Coco Beach Golf Resort

View of El Yunque, 3 bed/3 bath located inside Coco Beach Golf Resort

Rio Grande
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Río Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Very well kept, organized and a plus for the electric generator. One evening we came back and we heard a noise in the yard. It was the generator on! Neighbor lost power, we don’t know why, and the generator got on, so we were able to walk in a cool house after a long day out. The ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

View of El Yunque, 3 bed/3 bath located inside Coco Beach Golf Resort
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! (54 reviews)
"The rope of the Jamaca ripped and fell on the floor with my year old. Be careful. Everything"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Picuas Village
Oceanfront 8-bedroom Villa with Pool, Fully Fenced for Privacy, Incredible Views

Oceanfront 8-bedroom Villa with Pool, Fully Fenced for Privacy, Incredible Views

2.5 out of 5
Río Grande
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Río Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Luquillo Beach and Wyndham ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"The place was immaculate!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Oceanfront 8-bedroom Villa with Pool, Fully Fenced for Privacy, Incredible Views
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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