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Luquillo

Luquillo   (loo-KEE-yo)

The municipality of Luquillo is located in Northeastern Puerto Rico; east of San Juan, and just west of Fajardo. Luquillo is home to Luquillo Beach (Balneario de Luquillo) one of the best and most popular beaches in all of Puerto Rico.

Enjoy some of Puerto Rico's best local fast foods while enjoying the beach. Everything from 'Empanadillas' to 'Piraguas' and 'Piña Coladas (..virgin coladas available for kids)' are sold here at the various food kioskos throughout. You can also rent beach umbrellas and sand chairs to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

Luquillo is known as "La Capital del Sol" (sun capital) and "La Riviera de Puerto Rico" (Puerto Rico's riviera). Luquillo was founded in 1797 by Cristóbal Guzmán. The town was named after the Indian cacique Loquillo, who died a few years after the last Indian rebellion in 1513.

Location of Luquillo
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If you return to or stay on the coastal highway, you'll soon reach Luquillo Beach. This huge plantation of majestic coconut palms shades more than a mile of fine and shimmering sand. It is one of the most popular and nicest public beaches in the San Juan area. It offers cafeterias, public bathrooms with showers, access for disabled people, and an ample parking lot. Monserrate Beach is one of the public beaches most frequented by the locals.

Luquillo is located in the northeast coats, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Río Grande.

There are many well-known "luquillenses", among them: sculptor Tomás Batista.


 



Where to go....

El Yunque Rain Forest

Luquillo is located a few steps from El Yunque Rain Forest.

 

Hacienda Carabalí
 

Mount an elegant Paso Fino horse and ride into the foothills of the El Yunque rain forest. The two-hour scenic trip includes a river swim.

Luquillo Beach

 

 

This is one of the public beaches most famous and frequented by the locals.

La Pared Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more details, please contact neighborhood specialist Mrs. Katherine Figueroa, CRB, GRI, TRC  at 787-562-3287 / 787-289-7808 or visit our website www.BeachFrontPropertiesInPuertoRico.com

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land Area: 68 sq km (26.0 sq mi)
Water Area: 20.73 sq mi
Population: 19,573
Density: 283.1 per sq km (762.1 per sq mi)
Housing Units: 9,327
Housing Density: 363.0
Per Capita Income: $7,529
Source: 2000 Census
Hymn: Junto a las costas del mar Atlántico
Wards:

Juan Martín, Mameyes I, Mata de Plátano, Pitahaya, Pueblo and Sabana.

 

 

 

 

 

Driving Distance:

 

 

 

23.3 miles *

Driving Time:

45 minutes *