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Hatillo, Puerto Rico

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Hatillo

~47 mi from San JuanCoastal

  • 91° · Mainly clear

Hatillo is a coastal town on Puerto Rico’s north coast, about 47 miles from San Juan, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Lares and Utuado to the south, Camuy to the west, and Arecibo to the east. It covers 41.8 square miles and is organized into nine barrios plus Hatillo Pueblo, with 38,157 people (Census estimate, 2020–2024).

Founded in 1823, Hatillo has a long-established place among the towns of Puerto Rico’s northern coastal belt. Today it includes spots like La Ceiba Coconut Bar & Grill, which draws visitors for nightlife along the coast.

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For visitors

Visitors come for the north coast atmosphere and spots like La Ceiba Coconut Bar & Grill for nightlife.

Hiking
Beaches and water
Fiestas patronales
For living hereResidents live in a coastal town spread across nine barrios and a town center, within reach of neighboring Camuy, Arecibo, Lares, and Utuado.Living in Hatillo: rent, commute, schools & safety

At a glance

Region
North
Setting
Coastal
Distance
~47 mi from San Juan
Population
38,157 (Census estimate, 2020–2024)
Founded
1823
Median rent
$595/mo
Median income
$28,146/yr
Area
41.8 sq mi (108.2 km²)
Fiestas patronales
Our Lady of Mount Carmel · July 16
Guide spots
1
Stories, last 30 days
6
Water & power
Water by sector · Power outages
Living here
Rent, commute, schools & safety

Nearby towns

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Right now in Hatillo

Road closures in Hatillo

No closures reported in Hatillo as of 1:08 PM AST on Thu, Nov 12.

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Water rationing in Hatillo

No rationing plan names Hatillo. None of the plans the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) has published includes the town, as of Nov 12. Repairs and breaks cut service sector by sector: search your sector

Power outages in Hatillo

Not among the 7 towns with the most interruptions on LUMA’s morning reading of Nov 12, when 0.5% of customers island-wide were without power. Hatillo was on that list on none of the last 7 mornings. Outages right now, town by town

News from Hatillo

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Things to do in Hatillo

Beaches & Chill
Playa Sardinera

Playa Sardinera

Natural beach

Playa Sardinera is a small natural beach on Hatillo's Atlantic coast, set behind a natural wavebreak that shields the shoreline from the rough open-ocean surf. That protection makes the water calmer than on many exposed north-coast beaches. The setting is lightly developed: there is a parking area close by and a playground next to the beach, which makes it practical for families with children. Beyond that, it is a simple stretch of sand rather than a managed beach complex.

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Outdoors and sports

On the water near Hatillo

Marinas, surf breaks, dive sites, wind spots and paddling in Hatillo or within 12 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.

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Trails in and near Hatillo

No trail we list starts in Hatillo. The nearest four are within 10 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.

  • In Arecibo, 6 mi awayRecorrido Costa AreciboEasy 1.5 mi each way, 1 h 15 min to 1 h 50 minArecibo coast walkNot confirmed: ask firstCommunity-mapped
  • In Quebradillas, 9 mi awayTúnel NegroEasy 1.4 mi each way, 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 minThe black tunnelWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mappedTunnel
  • In San Sebastián, 9 mi awayCaminata La SollerModerate 3.3 mi loop, 1 h 25 min to 2 h 10 minLa Soller walkNot confirmed: ask firstCommunity-mapped
  • In San Sebastián, 10 mi awayCaminata El Pesca'oModerate 1.9 mi each way, 2 h 5 min to 3 h 5 minEl Pesca'o walkNot confirmed: ask firstCommunity-mapped

See all 20 trails in the west and Rincón

Sports in Hatillo

Local results

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Bills and recovery money

Bills about Hatillo

Every bill we follow

Recovery money in Hatillo

$22.5 million committed by FEMA to 114 projects filed under Hatillo since 2001: $591 per resident, 74th of 78 towns.

Every project located in Hatillo, the island-wide agencies’ included

33% paid out: Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), which pays out the federal disaster recovery money, has paid $45.4 million of the $139 million committed.

33%

24.7% paid out on the town government’s own rebuilding: $2.5 million of $10 million, the projects it runs itself, as of Oct 14, 2026. Our FEMA story charts this figure for every town.

24.7%
  • Building and EquipmentPublic buildings$4 million
  • Buildings and EquipmentPublic buildings$3.5 million
  • Fund Sharing Recipient - Improve CDBG- MHAT016-JUAN C. "TITO RODRIGUEZ" MUNICIPAL AA STADIUMParks and other$2 million
The town government’s largest projects in implementation, and what has been paid
  • Debris Removal$1.3M of $1.3M100%Debris removal · last paid Jan 28, 2026
  • 209E1Debris Removal Procedures$993K of $993K100%Debris removal · last paid Apr 25, 2025
  • Hotel Punta Maracayo$0 of $509K0%Public buildings
  • Passive Park Río Mar$0 of $333K0%Parks and other

Every town and the island-wide agencies

FEMA Public Assistance data, as of Nov 11, 2026. Obligated by FEMA: committed to the project and drawn as the work is done. Paid out: COR3’s transparency portal, as of Nov 4, 2026.

Living in Hatillo

Crime in Hatillo

31 violent crimes and 3 homicides reported to the Puerto Rico Police Bureau (PRPD) in Hatillo, January 1 – September 30, 2026; in 2025, 11.5 violent crimes per 10,000 people, in the lowest fifth of towns.

Homicides
3 YTD
Violent crimes
31 YTD
All serious crimes
98 YTD
Violent crimes per 10,000 people (2025)
11.5

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Flood zones in Hatillo

FEMA’s flood map sets who must carry flood insurance, street by street. Check an address in Hatillo

Phone alerts for Hatillo

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