Southwest coast · Puerto Rico

Guánica to Cabo Rojo Road Trip

Discover a different side of Puerto Rico on the Guánica to Cabo Rojo road trip, with sunny coastal scenery, beach time, the Cabo Rojo lighthouse area, and Boquerón.

A self-guided island drive shared by Vincent and the FerTex Properties team.

Estimated driving

About 2 hours

Give yourself

One or two days

Explore your way

Self-guided route

Driving times are estimates from the original route guide, before stops or traffic. Check live directions and current opening hours before you go.

Highlights of the Guánica to Cabo Rojo road trip

On this tour you will notice the different climate in the southwest of the island. Don’t be surprised to see cacti along with the palm trees. Tamarindo Beach in Guanica is one of my favorites, I could spend the day there, and the drive to the secluded beach is gorgeous. You can easily spend a day near the Cabo Rojo light house as well. There are several beaches as well as hikes so bring appropriate footwear! Boqueron can also be a destination to spend some time exploring. The beach front town is quaint, and the best is busy, but full of activities.

Make time for the stops

This drive, without stops, is almost 2 hours, but this is a trip that could be done in a jam-packed day or spread it over 2 days to get the most of this area.

Vincent’s tips for this drive

Allow time for beach stops, walking, and exploring the Cabo Rojo area. Check current access, weather, and local conditions before setting out.

Your route map

Open the map legend to explore the local stops. If a driving layer makes stops hard to select, temporarily deselect “Driving Map”.

A look along the route

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A personal welcome, beyond the road trip

Plan your Puerto Rico getaway

Include a personal FerTex Properties welcome in the eastern Puerto Rico part of your trip. Explore our vacation rentals in Fajardo, Río Grande, and Luquillo—or ask our team to help you choose.