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.

📰 Local News

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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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Palmas

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