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San Germán ( Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ xeɾˈman]) is a historic town and municipality located in the Sabana Grande Valley of southwestern region of Puerto Rico, south of Mayagüez and Maricao, north of Lajas, east of Hormigueros and Cabo Rojo, and west of Sabana Grande.
San Germán, Puerto Rico, is a charming town full of historic charm, with museums and churches, a family friendly water park, and a vibrant food scene. Explore San Germán, Puerto Rico's second-oldest town.
San German is the oldest settlement in Puerto Rico after the city of San Juan. It is known as the Founding Town and Garden City of the Caribbean. This beautiful city was the second founded the on the island. Here you'll find several museums and a municipal library.
San Germán (sahn her-MAHN) is known as the “City of the Hills”, the “City of the Swallows”, the “Founding City”, the “Cradle of Puerto Rican Basketball” and the “Pilgrim City.” The patron saint is San Germán de Auxerre and residents are called sangermeños.
San German Puerto Rico, a must visit for history buffs with cathedrals, great architecture, museums and more. Visiting Guide with Best Places to Visit.
San Germán is ranked #20 out of 26 things to do in Puerto Rico. See pictures and our review of San Germán.
May 13, 2023 · If you love hiking and waterfalls, then this is for you! San Germán has a number of neat things to do/see, and this one is high on our list. There is a well-maintained trail to a waterfall that goes through some forest and the river.
San Germán, town, western Puerto Rico, in the semiarid foothills of the Cordillera Central. The original San Germán, founded in 1511 on the western coast, was pillaged by French corsairs in 1528, 1538, and 1554, and in 1570 the residents moved to the hills.
In essence, San Germán, with its historical tapestry, architectural elegance, and cultural vibrancy, invites visitors to step back in time while savoring the charm of a town deeply connected to Puerto Rico’s roots.
"Historic District of San German', so named the historic center when it was inscribed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, contains more than 100 essential buildings, including the Church of San German de Auxerre and the Convent of Porta Coeli.
