Guayama is a coastal city and municipality in the South region of Puerto Rico, roughly 33 miles from San Juan on the Caribbean coast. It is the center of the Guayama metropolitan area and had a population of about 36,614 at the 2020 census, making it the hub of a wider metro area of nearly 68,500 people.
Founded in 1736, Guayama is officially recognized as an Autonomous Municipality. Its character shows in a mix of nightlife spots like Rico's, Maldonado's Supperette, and El Nuevo Merendero, alongside cultural sites such as the Casa Cautiño Museum and dining at places like El Suarito.
For visitorsVisitors can explore the Casa Cautiño Museum for local history and culture, then spend an evening at nightlife spots like Rico's or El Nuevo Merendero and eat at El Suarito.
For living hereResidents live in a coastal city that serves as the center of its own metropolitan area, with a long history dating back to 1736 and a mix of everyday dining and nightlife options.
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Things to do in Guayama
Food & Drink1
El Suarito
Regional cuisine
El Suarito is a bar on Calle Calimano Martínez in Guayama that also serves regional Puerto Rican cuisine.
Nightlife3
maldonado's supperette
Bar
Maldonado's Supperette is a bar in Guayama, on Puerto Rico's south coast, drawing a lively crowd for late-night drinking indoors.
El Nuevo Merendero
Pub
El Nuevo Merendero is a pub in Guayama, in the South region of Puerto Rico. It's an indoor spot known for a lively atmosphere, drawing a late-night crowd for drinks and socializing after dark.
Culture & History1
Jose Oquendo from Freeport, NY · CC BY 2.0Casa Cautiño Museum
Museum
Casa Cautiño is a house museum in Guayama that preserves the former residence of the Cautiño family. Administered by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, its indoor collection includes period furniture built by Puerto Rican cabinetmakers, along with works of art, wood carvings, and sculptures. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering a look at domestic life and craftsmanship of a prominent local family.