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Luquillo
A Famous Blue Flag Beach.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

Whether Luquillo derived its name from Loukuo, a Taíno divinity, or the famous Taíno chief Luquilla, is a matter of some contention. However, there is no argument that Luquillo offers one of the most stunning beaches and outstanding Balnearios in all of Puerto Rico.

The Balneario de Luquillo is a mile-long stretch of sculpted sand set against a backdrop of massive palm trees. For travelers with special needs, the Sea Without Barriers complex at the east end of the beach is designed to provide all the ... (more)
Balneario de Luquillo, /Frazier Nivens
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Diving & Snorkeling Diving & Snorkeling
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Top of Page Luquillo: Accommodations Accommodations
Area 5Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn $105-185 (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
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Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn Photo 787-889-1713
787-409-2929
787-889-4319FX
$105-185, 14 Room Key
A2 Ocean Boulevard.
PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Beaches Internet, Fast Meeting Facilities
All rooms face the ocean, most with an available balcony.
  • A new guest house for the budget minded.
  • We arrange trips for sailing, fishing, scuba, snorkeling.
  • Tours to the bioluminescent bay.
  • Includes a hot breakfast served on the open terrace.
  • Area 5Yunquemar $75-225 (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
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    Yunquemar Photo 0001 787-889-5555
    787-646-2089
    787-889-3973FX
    $75-225, 15 Room Key
    6 1st St. Fortuna Playa.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Suites Air conditioned Beaches Honeymoon Packages Kitchens in some/all units Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs
    Welcome to paradise! at Hotel Yunque Mar.
  • Beach front with spectacular view. Enjoy our art gallery.
  • El Yunque rain forest & Luquillo beach 5 minutes away.
  • Close to casinos,golf,tennis,marinas,watersports & outlets.
  • 15 minutes to the ferry to Vieques & Culebra islands.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 5Luquillo Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    787-889-2525
    787-889-2451
    787-889-2225FX
    Glass crafts and traditional candies.
    Area 5Tintorera (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Boardwalk.
    "Shark" by Carlos Guzmán.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Attractions & Sights Attractions & Sights
    Area 5Centro de Arte y Cultura (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    787-633-1096
    215-252-7020FX
    65th Ave. Flyover, past Luquillo Beach.
    Area 5Monumento al Cacique Loquillo (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    787-889-2525
    787-889-2451
    787-889-2225FX
    July 14 St #160, in front of Post Office.
    A monument to the Taino chief Loquillo.
    Area 5Plaza Rosendo Matienzo Cintrón (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Plaza Rosendo Matienzo Cintrón Photo 787-889-2525
    787-889-2451
    787-889-2225FX
    Rosendo Matienzo Cintrón St.
    Central plaza for Luquillo.
    Area 5Salón de los Alcaldes (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    787-889-2525
    787-889-2451
    787-889-2225FX
    14 de Julio.
    Exhibition about the previous mayors of Luquillo.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Beaches Beaches
    Area 5Balneario La Monserrate (Blue Flag Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Balneario La Monserrate (Blue Flag Beach) Photo 787-889-5871
    787-889-4401FX
    Rt 3, east of San Juan.
    www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/monserrate_bal.asp
    Balneario Beaches Beach, Blue Flag Camping Star Listing Special-Needs Travelers
    One of the major beaches in Puerto Rico. Camping available. Part of this beach, the Sea Without Barriers, is a facility for those with special needs and for seniors.
    Area 5Playa Azul and Costa Azul (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Playa Azul and Costa Azul Photo 787-889-2525
    787-889-2451
    787-889-2225FX
    Rt 193 Km 1.1.
    Beaches
    Playa Azul is known for its good snorkeling.
    Area 5Playa La Pared (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Playa La Pared Photo 787-889-2525
    787-889-2451
    787-889-2225FX
    Herminio Díaz Navarro St.
    Beaches Camping Surfing Special-Needs Travelers
    This beach is near, but separate from, Luquillo Beach.
    Area 5Sea Without Barriers (Mar Accesible) (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Sea Without Barriers (Mar Accesible) Photo 787-889-4329
    787-889-4329FX
    Balneario de Luquillo.
    Beaches Children's Activities Star Listing Special-Needs Travelers
    A unique wheelchair-accessible facility on the east side of Balneario de Luquillo. The dedicated staff is trained to assist those with special needs in the use of the unique equipment & systems designed to make the Puerto Rican waters as accessible as possible.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Diving & Snorkeling Diving & Snorkeling
    Area 5Sunset Snuba (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Ask for any special PuertoRicoGuest.com / travelandsports.com offers when you call.
    787-354-0999
    787-354-0700
    787 889 1389
    259 Calle Carreta.
    PRTC Endorsed Charters Children's Activities Diving-Certification Diving-Equipment Diving & Snorkeling Diving-Reef Diving-Wall Diving-Wreck Island Trips Sailing & Watersports Snorkel Special-Needs Travelers
    A concept for those who want the diving experience without the heavy gear, air is supplied from a raft floating above. Dives up to 20 feet will have you feeling like you are in a well stocked fish tank.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Events Events
    Area 5Festival de los Platos Típicos (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    787-889-2525
    787-889-2451
    787-889-2225FX
    11/22/2008 - 11/24/2008
    Plaza de Recreo.
    A festival highlighting local dishes and beverages made with coconut. Local music, arts and crafts exhibits.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Horseback Riding Horseback Riding
    Area 5Hacienda Carabalí Riding (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
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    787-889-5820
    787-889-0695FX
    Rt 992 Km 3.0.
    Horseback ride on fine Paso Fino horses carefully matched to each rider's ability. An experienced trail guide leads visitors down the mountainside & across streams to bordering lowlands. The ride includes a beautiful river stop.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Info-PRTC Info-PRTC
    Area 5LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
    787-721-2400 ext 5216
    787-791-8033FX
    Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Information Information
    Area 5Luquillo Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Luquillo Mayor's Office Photo 787-889-2525
    787-889-2451
    787-889-2225FX
    14 de Julio.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Nature/Adventure Nature/Adventure
    Area 5AdvenTours (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
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    787-889-0251
    787-530-8311
    PRTC Endorsed Biking Bird-Watching Children's Activities Camping Hiking Kayaking Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages Snorkel Sightseeing Nature/Adventure Special-Needs Travelers
    Excursions with environmental and cultural education, bird & wildlife observation, hiking/trekking at forests, night hikes, Taíno Indian re-enactment, coffee plantations, bicycling, kayaking, ecoyoga, backpacking.
    Area 5Hacienda Carabalí Riding (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
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    787-889-5820
    787-889-4954
    787-889-0695FX
    Rt 992 Km 3.0.
    PRTC Endorsed Horseback Riding Nature/Adventure
    Horseback ride on fine Paso Fino horses carefully matched to each rider's ability. An experienced trail guide leads visitors down the mountainside and across streams to bordering lowlands. The ride includes a stop at a beautiful river.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Sailing & Watersports Sailing & Watersports
    CHECK Area 5Castillo Tours & Watersports (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Castillo Tours & Watersports Photo 0004 787-791-6195
    787-726-5752
    787-268-0740FX
    2413 Laurel St., Punta las Marias.
    www.castillotours.com
    PRTC Endorsed Charters Diving & Snorkeling Fishing Island Trips Kayaking Sailing & Watersports Snorkel Sightseeing Nature/Adventure Special-Needs Travelers
    Catamaran sailing & snorkeling, gear, instruction, lunch, piña coladas. Deep-sea fishing: blue marlin, wahoo, tuna, mahi-mahi on 48' Hatteras. Sightseeing: Bio Bay, Hiking, Rainforest, Old City, Caves, Ponce, Bacardi. (main office: Fajardo.)
    Area 5Sunset Snuba (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
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    787-354-0999
    259 Calle Carreta.
    PRTC Endorsed Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel
    A concept for those who want the diving experience without the heavy gear, air is supplied from a raft floating above. Dives up to 20 feet will have you feeling like you are in a well stocked fish tank.
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    Top of Page Luquillo: Sightseeing Sightseeing
    CHECK Area 5Castillo Tours & Travel Services (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo
    Click here for special offers.
    Castillo Tours & Travel Services Photo 0003 787-791-6195
    787-728-2297
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    2413 C Laurel, Punta Las Marias.
    www.castillotours.com
    PRTC Endorsed Charters Climbing Diving & Snorkeling Fishing Hiking Horseback Riding Kayaking Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages Sailing & Watersports Sightseeing Nature/Adventure Special-Needs Travelers
    Full-scale destination company catering to groups & conventions. Transfers, tours, team-building and spouse programs, theme parties & dine-arounds. Also individual trips for sightseeing, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, bio bay kayaking, scuba, hiking. (main office: San Juan Metro.)
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