How long is it from San Juan Airport to Palmas? Is the villa fully equipped? Is there a large supermarket near Palmas del Mar? How far is it to Old San Juan? How about to the El Yunque Tropical Rainforest? Do tenants have access to Golf, Tennis and other facilities? Are there other Golf Courses close to Palmas? Is there a restriction on bringing pets? Is Palmas a safe and secure place? Is it safe to drink the water? Are there doctors & hospitals close by?

How long is it from San Juan Airport to Palmas?

It takes just 45 minutes from Luis Munoz Marin airport in San Juan to Palmas del Mar in normal traffic hours. There are no traffic lights and at least four lanes all the way, with two (2) small tolls ($1.50 return only and $.50) to pay.

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Is the villa fully equipped? What exactly does it have?

All apartments are fully furnished and equipped with central air conditioning*, TV (including Cable), VCR, phone, washer & dryer. Our kitchens are complete with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher (most units), conventional oven, microwave oven, toaster, coffee maker, blender, pots, pans & utensils, dinnerware. We also provide Bed linen – at least two changes per bed – and towels.

* some units may have air conditioning only in bedrooms

Is there a large supermarket near Palmas del Mar?

There are five (5) large supermarkets in the nearby town of Humacao, including a Sams Club and Pueblo Supermarkets. Some can be reached within 5 minutes driving time and via the expressway.

How far is it to Old San Juan?

Palmas del Mar is approximately one hour away from Old San Juan, mostly via the expressway.

How about to the El Yunque Tropical Rainforest?

The famous “El Yunque” rainforest located in Rio Grande, can be reached through Fajardo via the expressway in approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Don’t miss this awesome natural reserve!

Do tenants have access to Golf, Tennis and other facilities?

The Palmas golf and tennis facilities are open to the public for a fee. Other facilities such as the Fitness Center are reserved only for people staying at Palmas del Mar including residents, hotel guests and tenants like you.

Are there other Golf Courses close to Palmas?

Most Golf Courses are 25 minutes away from Palmas, like El Conquistador & Rio Grande Golf Courses.

Is there a restriction on bringing pets?

Most condominiums have pet restrictions for renters but there are certain cases where pets are allowed. When making a reservation, please ask us directly if you can bring your pets along to a specific villa.

Is Palmas a safe and secure place?

You bet it is! The Palmas del Mar Security has guards located at the main entrance and in each and every complex. There are also guards doing preventive patrolling at all times - 24 hours a day. The state police also patrol the Resort. Palmas del Mar, besides being a tourist resort is a well established residential community with long-term, law-abiding residents who have assembled a close-knit team comprised of the Homeowners Association and security controls making it one of the safest and best planned places in Puerto Rico.

Is it safe to drink the water?

It sure is! The water in Palmas is safe to drink - Palmas del Mar Utility buys the water from the state Water Company, reprocesses it and recycles it. Some people may still prefer to buy bottled water.

Are there doctors & hospitals close by?

There are three hospitals in the neighboring Humacao town. Right next to the Palmas resort is the local fire department and ambulance emergency station. There are doctors 10 minutes away and a doctor will make house calls to your villa, should the need arise.