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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. | |
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. |   |
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.
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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. 
