A Driving Tour

La Ruta Panorámica

alt image

n Locator Map (for more detail see Area Map)

This panoramic route, officially known as Ruta Panorámica Luis Muñoz Marín, runs along the island’s mountainous backbone from Yabucoa to Mayagüez. About 40 separate highways make up the clearly marked, well-paved route. It passes Cerro de Punta, the island’s highest peak, as well as a variety of montane forests. The route is best traversed with at least one overnight stay at a parador.

EXPERIENCE Puerto Rico

alt image

n Double-tap image to read the labels

Length 165 miles (265 km)

Stopping-off points Roadside lechonerías at Guavate, for roast pork on the spit. For lodging, stop at the historic Hacienda Gripiñas