Arroyo is a small municipality on the southern coast of Puerto Rico, bordered by the Caribbean Sea, about 35 miles from San Juan in the South region. It sits east of Guayama and northwest of Patillas, and is organized into five barrios plus the Arroyo barrio-pueblo, covering just over 3 square kilometers, one of the more compact municipalities on the island.
Founded in 1855, Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area, tying its economy and services to the larger neighboring city of Guayama. As of 2020 it had a population of approximately 15,843 residents.
For visitorsVisitors are drawn to Arroyo's setting along the Caribbean Sea on Puerto Rico's southern coast.
For living hereResidents live in a compact coastal municipality that functions as part of the greater Guayama metropolitan area, between the towns of Guayama and Patillas.
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Balneario Punta Guilarte
beach resort
Balneario Punta Guilarte is a public beach resort on the southern coast of Arroyo, sitting at low elevation just a few meters above sea level. Like other balnearios in Puerto Rico, it is operated by the Departamento de Recreación y Deportes through Parques Nacionales, offering access to a natural beach along the island's south shore.