Balneario Luquillo
Balneario Luquillo
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Michelle
Inverness, FL74 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Luquillo is one of the most beautiful natural beaches on the island. Sadly, the hurricanes
That have come thru and lack of funds for repair has left the beaches man-made structures in ruin. Don’t let that deter you from the transparent warm waters and powdery sand! From el banners de Luquillo if you’re an adventurer,
You can walk all the way to Playa Azul and enjoy the waves and even watch some surfers at “La Pared”. Just make sure before you trek to check the high tide.
I don’t recommend walking it in high tide and definitely not at night. Very dangerous.
I took our family and we had a wonderful time with very little planning!
Remember, if you don’t live here there are holidays where the parking and access via vehicles is closed (ex. New Years Day)
That have come thru and lack of funds for repair has left the beaches man-made structures in ruin. Don’t let that deter you from the transparent warm waters and powdery sand! From el banners de Luquillo if you’re an adventurer,
You can walk all the way to Playa Azul and enjoy the waves and even watch some surfers at “La Pared”. Just make sure before you trek to check the high tide.
I don’t recommend walking it in high tide and definitely not at night. Very dangerous.
I took our family and we had a wonderful time with very little planning!
Remember, if you don’t live here there are holidays where the parking and access via vehicles is closed (ex. New Years Day)
Written 8 January 2024
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craig a
Humble, TX12 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Amazing beach with calm waters. We went during the week and pretty much had the beach to ourselves. Great food at the kiosks as always.
Written 12 November 2023
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Roy
Austin, TX54 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Start your day with some beautiful beach play! Paid $4.00 USD to park then $25.00 for a beach umbrella and two layout chairs. Totally worth the money and plenty of $7 piña colada options at the snack bar. Get there before 11am to land the best spots. Will come back many more times. 🏝🇵🇷
Written 29 July 2022
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Clo
Puerto Rico4 contributions
Jul 2022
Beautiful beach! You should go with essential things such as beach chair, suntan lotion and the things that you will eat and drink. Parking is a little far from the beach. If you have a folding wagon will be best. The El Yunque view from the beach is beautiful Beach is clean and has bathrooms. Recommended!
Written 26 July 2022
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Thicket123
Brooklyn, NY170 contributions
Apr 2022
This is a wonderful swimming beach; peaceful waters in radiant blue. The view from the water of lush El Yunque can't be beat. Weekends brings many families and children...a low key party atmosphere, weekdays very tranquil. Parking in the official lot is $4. There are basic kiosks for drinks and food. The "famous" food kiosks and restaurants at the top of the beach offer traditional Puerto Rican food, ceviche etc. The larger restaurants are expensive.
Written 18 June 2022
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Willie G L
5 contributions
Feb 2022
Gates are closed and the whole area looks like a desert island, just terrible. Too bad that the government doesn't take advantage of such a beautiful place.
Written 1 March 2022
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WMW63
Tucson, AZ129 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
It is a beautiful beach, but the facilities are in awful condition. You still pay $4 to park and $1 to use the showers and lockers, which are in awful condition.
Written 17 February 2022
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Suzaconn1964
Cape Cod, MA199 contributions
Dec 2021
We vacationed in December, and the rip currents were very strong in the area. This beach was perfect! Safe, plenty of shade, and restrooms were clean.
Written 11 December 2021
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Erik A
39 contributions
Nov 2021
Came here with the family on the penultimate day of our vacation which happened to be a Saturday. A couple of folks recommended that we access and enjoy the beach by the La Parilla food kiosk. However, we decided to park in the large parking lot which cost a whopping $2 or $3. Our reason for parking here was that we wanted to be a little farther away from the bustling food kiosks. The walkway to the beach from the lot was paved with beautiful palm trees and it was large open park-type space. Although it was a Saturday, the beach was far from crowded and was a perfect blend of locals and tourists. The sand was perfect and clean the water was free of seaweed and super calm. They had lifeguards on duty but the beach waves were non-existent. A couple of ice cream carts kept kids happy and the food stand was inexpensive and tasty. We didn’t need to use the bathroom or showers but I understand that they require a modest fee to use (a buck or so). Chair rentals were available for a modest fee as well. They had a volleyball net but you might need to bring ur own ball. Another thing my wife noticed is that we went to four different beaches during our one-week stay and not once did we encounter annoying vendors on the beach (i.e., no hair braiding). It was peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed this beach a ton. We even saw some turtles come up for air in the distance. It is a great spot for a family beach day.
Written 6 November 2021
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IslandFeedback
Charlottesville, VA236 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
The Public Beach facilities are adequate, but after Hurricane Maria, and C-19, the facilities are not as pretty as they used to be. However, you can still enjoy this gorgeous half-moon beach, with El Yunque peak as a back drop, by simply accessing the beach the from behind LA PARILLA RESTAURANT. LA PARILLA restaurant is clean, safe and has great parking, just feet away from the beach. Food prices are WELL WORTH IT. By the way, currently the Public Beach is not open MONDAYS or TUESDAYS, yet you can still access the access the beach going behind LA PARILLA.
Written 25 August 2021
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Bill
Palm Coast, FL
We are staying at the Rio Mar for a week starting 2/22. is Luquillo worth the trip? I have read recent reviews which were not as bad as yours. I have also been to Luquillo many times and I am saddened by your review.
John K
Eastvale, CA203 contributions
I just returned from there about 2 weeks ago. The facilities are really quite run down but it's still an amazing beach, one of the best beaches we've been to. They have running showers and bathrooms (not in the best of states) and if you bring your own food and drinks, you'll have an amazing time
User4110
Houston, TX19 contributions
are the shower and bathroom facilities back in operation?
Also, is it easy to go to the rain forest from this location?
thank you!
TheConcierge001
Seattle, WA36 contributions
The rain forest is a little over 10 min from there.
Passenger309763
New York City, NY
Can you rent chairs and umbrellas there? Thanks
theshu2121
Chesterton, IN79 contributions
Yes. They have chairs and umbrellas. The vendors weren't there until 10 or so. I believe we rented the umbrella for 10 dollars. We didn't get the chairs but I think those were 5 dollars per chair...but I'm not positive. Hope that helps.
Para realizar una boda. Que permisos tendría q conseguir, a donde tendría q ir para conseguirlos?
Lizzy A
13 contributions
Honestamente desconozco pero mi instinto me dice que lo ideal sería comunicarse con el municipio de Luquillo.
Otro detalle seria cuando pronto es la boda ya que las facilidades están inoperantes.
jdavila2017
Amherst, MA1 contribution
Veo que pusiste tu post un mes después de María. ¿Estaba abierto el balneario ya?
Yamirka B
37 contributions
Puse el post después del huracán pero, la experiencia que tuve fue para verano de este año. Ahora mismo desconozco si está abierto el balneario o si el agua tiene la calidad necesaria para poderse bañar.
soniavillanueva124
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Buenos dias. Va a estar abierto el dia de padres domingo?
Alideline
2 contributions
Sí, durante el verano todos los balnearios permanecerán abiertos los 7 días de la semana.
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- Hotels near Balneario Luquillo:
- (0.47 km) Don Julio's Beach Studio.A nice place to relax and enjoy beautiful playa
- (1.59 km) Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn
- (0.60 km) Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach
- (0.77 km) Ocean Pearl Guest House
- (0.59 km) Relaxing beach villa @ Solimar, Luquillo
- Restaurants near Balneario Luquillo:
- (0.49 km) La Frutera Flores
- (0.98 km) Revolution Pizza Shop
- (1.08 km) Terruño
- (1.65 km) La Fonda Gourmet
- (0.92 km) Ceviche Hut