[8][9][10][3] The access road to the point closest to the highest elevation is from PR-143 on the borders of the municipalities of Ponce and Jayuya.

The nearest populated place to Cerro de Punta is Urbanización Vega Linda, located 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away.

Unlike many Caribbean mountains, Cerro de Punta is not a volcano but simply the highest point in the Cordillera Central.

On a clear day, it is possible to see virtually the entire island, including as far as San Juan, which is over 75 miles (120 km) away.

[15] The mountain is home to an abundant amount of wildlife, lush vegetation, flowering shrubs and trees, and numerous waterfalls.

[12] The Toro Negro State Forest has 12 miles (19 km) of hiking trails some of which lead to the top of Cerro de Punta.