Los Morrillos Trail

Location: Cabo Rojo

Getting there: From San Juan, drive 2 hours 30 minutes to the south western tip of the island in Cabo Rojo. You can drive along the north or south coast to get there. The road to get to this trailhead passes through the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge and is not well maintained. A car with some clearance will come in handy. After very heavy rains the road may become so muddy as to be impassible. Park here, to the right of the gate is the trailhead for the full scenic loop. 

General Info: The trail winds along the cliffs of this “Y” shaped peninsula ornamented with scrubby desert flora. A notable stop is at the rock bridge. Next you’ll arrive at the Morrillos Lighthouse (pictured). Once you’re done taking in the views, you can descend to Sucia Beach to cool off in the turquoise water, assuming there isn’t too much seaweed. 

Heads up: There is no shade and it gets extremely hot so be prepared. Bring plenty of water and wear a hat. If you want to take a shorter walk directly to the lighthouse, park here.