Palmas, Puerto Rico

About Palmas

Set in the southeastern part of Puerto Rico, Palmas is a storied little place.

Officially, Palmas is a comunidad — a recognized community of Puerto Rico. The community covers 1.31 square miles.

📰 Palmas News Today

• Victory for Puerto Rico's Tres Palmas Marine Reserve Surfrider Foundation · Jul 1
• Wolverines to Begin Spring Slate in Puerto Rico at Palmas Del Mar Collegiate University of Michigan Athletics · Feb 5
• Govs Tee Off Spring Season in Puerto Rico at Palmas Del Mar Collegiate Austin Peay State University Athletics · Feb 7
• Eagles Kick Off Spring Season at Palmas del Mar Collegiate Boston College Athletics · Feb 7
• Men’s Golf Begins 2026 Hosting Palmas Del Mar Collegiate uncgspartans.com · Feb 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Palmas Unique

• The only place in America named Palmas — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Puerto Rico, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Puerto Rico — one of 292 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Palmas

• Rústico

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Palmas

🏘️ Nearby Communities