Boats moored off San Jacinto, opposite Copamarina Beach
Guánica is a coastal town in the Porta del Sol region of Puerto Rico.
Get in
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.
See
Do
Manglillo Beach
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 Tue-Sun.
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.
Buy
Eat
San Jacinto
- San Jacinto, Road 333. Daily. Your basic beachfront shack, serving up cold Medallas and simple dishes of fish and chicken. Tiny beach with hammocks, great ocean views and sea breezes, and the ferry to Gilligan's Island departs from here.
Drink
Sleep
- Copamarina Beach Resort, Road 333 Km 6.5, Cana Gorda, ☏ 1-787-821-0505. The only full-fledged beach resort in this neck of the woods. From $175/215 in low/high season.
- [dead link]Mimi's Guest House, Road 333 Km 7 El Pitirre, ☏ 1-787 366 2781, ✉[email protected]. Tropical Funky Guest House Accommodations in the heart of the Guanica Dry Forest From $90 - $160.
Go next
- Parguera — seafood and more beach, 15 km to the west