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Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

San Juan metro · Puerto Rico

Trujillo Alto

~11 mi from San JuanInland

  • 92° · Drizzle

Trujillo Alto is a town in the San Juan region, set inland about 11 miles from the capital. It sits on the northeastern coastal plain at the boundary between the Northern Karst Belt and the Sierra de Luquillo, bordered by Caguas and Gurabo to the south, San Juan to the northwest, and Carolina to the east. The town is organized into six barrios plus the downtown Trujillo Alto Pueblo, which serves as its administrative center, and covers an area of 20.8 square miles with 67,088 people (Census estimate, 2020–2024).

Founded in 1801, Trujillo Alto is part of the San Juan metropolitan area while retaining a landscape of river lowlands and mountains shaped by its position between two distinct geological regions. This mix of urban integration and varied terrain gives the town a character that spans both metropolitan life and a more rugged, inland geography.

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At a glance

Region
San Juan metro
Setting
Inland
Distance
~11 mi from San Juan
Population
67,088 (Census estimate, 2020–2024)
Founded
1801
Median rent
$694/mo
Median income
$40,055/yr
Area
20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²)
Fiestas patronales
True Cross · May 3
Guide spots
1
Stories, last 30 days
6
Water & power
Water by sector · Power outages
Living here
Rent, commute, schools & safety

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Right now in Trujillo Alto

Road closures in Trujillo Alto

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

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Water rationing in Trujillo Alto

Paused. Trujillo Alto is on the rationing plan of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) for the Sergio Cuevas plant, paused since Sep 2; the town’s sectors are in Zone 1 (36 sectors) and Zone 2 (11 sectors). Trujillo Alto’s sectors and schedule

The metro rotation is paused. On September 1, Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced a pause for Carraízo customers (Zones 1 and 2) after the reservoir rose. On September 28, the drought committee the governor appointed decided not to restart rationing in the metro area for now, after rain lifted Carraízo, and asked everyone to keep cutting back on water. Its next meeting is set for October 23. AAA has not canceled the plan, so it can return if the reservoirs drop again.

Power outages in Trujillo Alto

2 sectors out on LUMA’s morning reading of Nov 12, among the 7 towns with the most interruptions. Trujillo Alto was on that list on 2 of the last 7 mornings. Outages right now, town by town

News from Trujillo Alto

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Things to do in Trujillo Alto

Eat & Drink
Bakery / panadería

Panadería y Repostería La Ruca

Pan de agua and pan sobao

Panadería y Repostería La Ruca is a family-run bakery at A-7 Calle Aracibo in Trujillo Alto, baking since 1978. Its reputation rests on two Puerto Rican staples: pan de agua, the crusty white loaf, and pan sobao, the soft, slightly sweet bread. The counter also carries pastries, desserts and coffee, so it works for a breakfast stop or a bag of fresh bread to take home. Listed hours are 24/7.

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Outdoors and sports

On the water near Trujillo Alto

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

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Trails in and near Trujillo Alto

No trail we list starts in Trujillo Alto. The nearest four are within 11 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.

  • In Caguas, 7 mi awayAltos de San LuisModerate 0.3 mi each way, 20 to 30 minSan Luis heightsNot confirmed: ask firstCommunity-mapped
  • El Yunque, Río Grande, 9 mi awayEl Toro TrailHard 2.5 mi each way, 2 h 40 min to 4 hVereda El ToroWalk in, no bookingListed openEl Toro Peak
  • In San Juan, 10 mi awayRecorrido Autoguiado Reserva Natural Estuarina de la Laguna del CondadoEasy 1.4 mi loop, 30 to 50 minSelf-guided walk, Condado Lagoon estuary reserveWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mapped
  • In Bayamón, 11 mi awayPaseo Lineal Río BayamónModerate 5.2 mi each way, 4 h 10 min to 6 h 15 minBayamón River linear parkWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mapped

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Bills and recovery money

Bills about Trujillo Alto

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Recovery money in Trujillo Alto

$50.9 million committed by FEMA to 161 projects filed under Trujillo Alto since 2001: $759 per resident, 71st of 78 towns.

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

50% paid out: Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), which pays out the federal disaster recovery money, has paid $157 million of the $316 million committed.

50%

8.7% paid out on the town government’s own rebuilding: $2.1 million of $24.3 million, the projects it runs itself, as of Oct 14, 2026. Our FEMA story charts this figure for every town.

8.7%
  • (DM) 142E1 Debris Alternative Procedures (Public Assistance Alternative Procedures)Debris removal$7.7 million
  • Buildings, Content and SitePublic buildings$5.5 million
  • Ruben Zayas Montanez ColiseumPublic buildings$2.7 million
The town government’s largest projects in implementation, and what has been paid
  • Debris Alternative Procedures (Public Assistance Alternative Procedures)$7.7M of $7.7M100%Debris removal · last paid Nov 1, 2021
  • Project PW-05223$0 of $2.7M0%Public buildings
  • Culebra$0 of $2.7M0%Roads and bridges
  • E1 Centro de Gobierno (Building & Contents)$0 of $2.6M0%Public buildings
  • Emergency Protective Measures$1.9M of $1.9M100%Emergency measures · last paid Jul 23, 2026

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 Trujillo Alto

Crime in Trujillo Alto

105 violent crimes and 14 homicides reported to the Puerto Rico Police Bureau (PRPD) in Trujillo Alto, January 1 – September 30, 2026; in 2025, 18.6 violent crimes per 10,000 people, in the middle fifth of towns.

Homicides
14 YTD
Violent crimes
105 YTD
All serious crimes
267 YTD
Violent crimes per 10,000 people (2025)
18.6

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Flood zones in Trujillo Alto

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

Phone alerts for Trujillo Alto

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