Southeast coast · Puerto Rico

Fajardo to Patillas Road Trip

Follow the Fajardo to Patillas road trip along the Caribbean coast for waterfront stops, local history, and time to slow down over a meal in Naguabo or Patillas.

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

Estimated driving

About 90 minutes

Give yourself

A full day

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 Fajardo to Patillas road trip

This trip begins at the border of Fajardo & Ceiba in the east. I love this trip because the stops are full of history and charm. Also, the scenery is fantastic, full of stretches of road with a view of the Caribbean. El Malecon in Naguabo is a fun stop for food & drink, and to see some historic ruins along the water.

Make time for the stops

Without stopping, the drive is about 90 minutes, but I would plan on taking a day for this trip so you have time for photos, maybe lunch in Naguabo and dinner in Patillas.

Vincent’s tips for this drive

Traffic on weekends and holidays is also very heavy on this trip so plan accordingly. This drive ends in Patillas. You could either return following the map, or continue to the west until you reach Highway 52. Highway 52 takes you north through the middle of the island, ending in San Juan.

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

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