Find AA Meetings in Puerto Rico

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Find AA meetings across Puerto Rico. There are 109 meetings listed in 45 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.

AA meetings in Puerto Rico follow the same 12-step program used by groups worldwide: regular meetings, mutual support, and complete anonymity. Whether you live in Puerto Rico or are visiting, the listings below show current meeting days, times, and locations, and many American groups also offer online options you can join from anywhere.

Join online AA meetings from across the United States - accessible from Puerto Rico or anywhere in the world. Browse meetings throughout the week below.

Puerto Rico has a limited number of online meetings, so we've added the closest online meetings from nearby countries (sorted by distance) to give you more options.

Online AA Meetings in Puerto Rico

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AA Meetings in Puerto Rico by the Numbers

Across Puerto Rico, the 109 listed AA groups are concentrated in San Juan (19 meetings), Bayamón (17), and Caguas (6), with active groups in 45 cities in total. Thursday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 36% of groups (39) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in Puerto Rico

When AA groups meet in Puerto Rico

  • Sunday26
  • Monday32
  • Tuesday32
  • Wednesday38
  • Thursday40
  • Friday25
  • Saturday31

Meetings per day of the week across Puerto Rico. Thursday has the most scheduled groups.

What members read between meetings

A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Puerto Rico. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.

Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book)

English

The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

English

Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.

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Living Sober

English

A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.

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Daily Reflections

English

One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.

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As Bill Sees It

English

Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.

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Came to Believe

English

Members' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (Large Print)

English

The same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.

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More A.A. literature

English

Browse the wider shelf of A.A.-approved reading — Living Sober, Daily Reflections, the Grapevine collections, and more.

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Finding AA Meetings in Puerto Rico

Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 45 cities in Puerto Rico, with 109 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.

Meeting Types Available in Puerto Rico

AA meetings in Puerto Rico run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.

Closed Meetings

For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.

Step Study Groups

Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.

Major Cities with AA Support in Puerto Rico

San Juan is Puerto Rico's most active AA community with 19 meetings. Other cities with an AA presence include Bayamón, Caguas, Arecibo.

San Juan

19 AA meetings

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Bayamón

17 AA meetings

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Caguas

6 AA meetings

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Arecibo

4 AA meetings

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Vieques

4 AA meetings

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Aguada

3 AA meetings

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For Travelers and Visitors

Visiting Puerto Rico?

  • • English-speaking meetings in major cities
  • • No advance registration required
  • • Just show up and introduce yourself
  • • AA is the same worldwide - you'll feel at home

For Residents

  • • Find your local home group
  • • Multiple meeting times throughout the week
  • • Online meetings available for flexibility
  • • Connect with the local AA community

Online AA Meetings in Puerto Rico

Online AA meetings across the United States follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.

Benefits of Online Meetings

  • • Attend from anywhere in Puerto Rico or abroad
  • • No transportation required
  • • Ideal for rural areas with limited options
  • • Same confidentiality as in-person

How to Join Online

  • • Look for "Online" or "Hybrid" meetings
  • • Click "Join Online" for meeting link
  • • Most use Zoom or similar platforms
  • • Camera optional - participate comfortably

Getting Started with AA in Puerto Rico

First-Time Attendees

Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Puerto Rico without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.

Language Considerations

While many meetings in Puerto Rico are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.

AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Puerto Rico's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.

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