Located in the high Central Mountain Region of Puerto Rico, Jayuya is surrounded by natural beauty. From the imposing Los Tres Picachos mountain and the idyllic Rio Saliente river Jayuya is the perfect escape from the heat and bustle of San Juan.
The drive to Jayuya is long and winding but you will be rewarded with amazing views and a glimpse into Puerto Rico’s rich history.
What To See And Do
El Globo
El Globo is Jayuya’s newest attraction; an aerostatic balloon that takes visitors to 2,800 feet above sea level for unprecedented views of Jayuya and the island. On clear days you will be able to see both the north and south coasts of Puerto Rico from El Globo.
GPS: 18.242633, -66.573326
La Piedra Escrita
La Piedra Escrita translated means ‘The Written Stone’ is an impressively large rock that is carved with 50 or more Taino petroglyphs. The drawings date back to 600 to 1200 AD. A wooden boardwalk leads you down to the river where La Piedra Escrita sits in the center of the river. The rock is covered with petroglyphs of different shapes, some abstract some resembling animals and it is a peek into the history of Puerto Rico.
La Piedra Escrita is open daily
GPS: 18.216778, -66.573209
El Cemi Museum
The nearby El Cemi Museum is another peek into the past. The unusual shaped building showcases Taino artefacts that were discovered in the Jayuya area, The museum is also a visitor center for the area.
El Cemi Museum is open 7 days a week from 10am to 3:30pm with a cost of $2 for adults and $1 for children. The cost also includes entrance to Casa Canales
GPS: 18.209532, -66.561698
Casa Canales
Located in the same area as the Cemi Museum and included in the ticket price, Casa Canales was the home to the Canales Family who played a pivotal role in the short lived Freedom Uprising by Puerto Rican Nationalists back in 1950. Today the house is decorated exactly as it was back in 1950.
GPS: 18.209532, -66.561698
Museo de Nuestros Mártires
The Museo de Nuestros Mártire (the Museum of Our Martyrs) highlights the fight for Puerto Rican independence and the people who lost their lives fighting for their beliefs. This small museum located in a private home is filled with paintings, photographs, books detauiling the events of the time.
GPS: 18.208500, -66.556092
Hacienda San Pedro
Hacienda San Pedro is a fourth generation coffee plantation that offers tours on weekends. They also have a small museum dedicated to the history of coffee making and their very own coffee shop.
GPS: 18.213923, -66.566058
Hacienda Tres Picachos
Hacienda Tres Picachos offers coffee tours (prior reservations required) as well as a small museum, restaurant and coffee shop
GPS: 18.188944, -66.561620
Where To Eat In Jayuya
Popular places to check out include:
Where To Stay
Hacienda Gripanas in the main lodging option in Jayuya and you will find a selection of places to rent on AirBnB
Nearby Areas To Visit
If you are staying in the area then check out Dona Juana Waterfall, Orocovis, Toro Verde Adventure Park (ziplines and more)e Park, Utuado and Ciales
Photos: 1. Tu Centro Jayuya, 2 & 3 Angel Xavier Viera-Vargas, 4. Jorge Rodriguez, using creative commons license
