Discover the Serenity of Jardín Paseo de Ballajá

Getting There

• Car

  From El Yunque National Forest, exit the park and head west on PR-191 towards the intersection with PR-3. Turn left onto PR-3. Continue for about 10 miles until you reach San Juan. As you approach the city, take the exit toward Avenida Ponce de León. Follow Avenida Ponce de León until you reach the intersection with Calle San Francisco. Turn right onto Calle San Francisco and drive until you arrive at Jardín Paseo de Ballajá, located at FV9H+4RV, San Juan, 00901. Parking may be available along the street or in nearby lots, but be aware of any parking fees.

• Public Transportation

  From El Yunque National Forest, you will first need to get to a nearby bus terminal. The nearest terminal is in Río Grande. Take a taxi or rideshare service to the terminal. Once at the Río Grande bus terminal, look for a bus heading to San Juan (such as the T5 or T2). The bus ride will take approximately 40 minutes. Once you arrive in San Juan, disembark at a stop close to Avenida Ponce de León. From there, you can walk to Jardín Paseo de Ballajá, following Avenida Ponce de León and turning onto Calle San Francisco. Be mindful of the bus fare, which is typically around $2.00 per ride.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can call a taxi or use a rideshare app (such as Uber) from El Yunque National Forest to Jardín Paseo de Ballajá. Simply input the destination address (FV9H+4RV, San Juan, 00901) in the app. The journey will take about 40-50 minutes depending on traffic. Expect to pay between $30-$50 for the trip, depending on surge pricing and the specific pickup location in El Yunque.