Luquillo Beach Getaway, Puerto Rico guidebook
Sightseeing
El Yunque is a fantastic tropical rainforest where you can go swimming in cool, clear waters one hour and then hiking through a jungle to the top of a mountain in the next hour. Explore this ecosystem by foot, car, bicycle, ATV and even horseback!
1253 locals recommend
El Yunque Rain Forest
El Yunque is a fantastic tropical rainforest where you can go swimming in cool, clear waters one hour and then hiking through a jungle to the top of a mountain in the next hour. Explore this ecosystem by foot, car, bicycle, ATV and even horseback!
Hop on an ATV or horseback to explore the rainforest and beaches in no other way!
305 locals recommend
Carabali Rainforest Park
Puerto Rico 992Hop on an ATV or horseback to explore the rainforest and beaches in no other way!
Hop on an evening kayak or boat tour and experience the bioluminescent waters of Laguna Grande in the Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve.
90 locals recommend
Laguna Grande
Hop on an evening kayak or boat tour and experience the bioluminescent waters of Laguna Grande in the Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve.
Naguabo
Beautiful views, sightseeing, shops and restaurants
As the second oldest town in America, a walk up and down blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan is a gateway into the core of Puerto Rican history and culture. The charming pastel-colored colonial architecture and military forts blend in peace with modern, slower-paced life for an authentic Puerto Rican experience.
902 locals recommend
Viejo San Juan
As the second oldest town in America, a walk up and down blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan is a gateway into the core of Puerto Rican history and culture. The charming pastel-colored colonial architecture and military forts blend in peace with modern, slower-paced life for an authentic Puerto Rican experience.
Cayo Icacos is a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. It forms part of the La Cordillera Reef Nature Reserve and is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. It is a fifteen-minute water taxi ride from Fajardo
241 locals recommend
Cayo Icacos
Cayo Icacos is a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. It forms part of the La Cordillera Reef Nature Reserve and is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. It is a fifteen-minute water taxi ride from Fajardo
Vieques is home to Mosquito Bay, the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, and with dozens of undeveloped beach coves, one can experience the true meaning of tropical bliss. This small Puerto Rican treasure is also home to the largest natural wildlife refuge in the Caribbean
293 locals recommend
Vieques
Vieques is home to Mosquito Bay, the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, and with dozens of undeveloped beach coves, one can experience the true meaning of tropical bliss. This small Puerto Rican treasure is also home to the largest natural wildlife refuge in the Caribbean
Culebra Puerto Rico is known as a beautiful island and home to Flamenco Beach, a beach consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in the world. It is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, calm waters, and active marine life.
385 locals recommend
Culebra
Culebra Puerto Rico is known as a beautiful island and home to Flamenco Beach, a beach consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in the world. It is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, calm waters, and active marine life.
Guajataca Beach Tunnel
Viejo San Juan
Natural Reserve of Humacao
Kioskos de Luquillo
A well-loved adventure to the Kiosks (Kioskos) of Luquillo is always fun! Explore delicious foods and shopping from about 60 different vendors.
115 locals recommend
Kioskos de Luquillo
A well-loved adventure to the Kiosks (Kioskos) of Luquillo is always fun! Explore delicious foods and shopping from about 60 different vendors.
City/town information
Explore the coastal city of Fajardo, which is known for its water sports and bioluminescence activity in the evenings.
83 locals recommend
Fajardo
Explore the coastal city of Fajardo, which is known for its water sports and bioluminescence activity in the evenings.
Luquillo is known as the "Sun's Capital" (la Capital del Sol and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches with finest sands and clearest waters.
160 locals recommend
Luquillo
Luquillo is known as the "Sun's Capital" (la Capital del Sol and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches with finest sands and clearest waters.
San Juan's new premier entertainment hub is everything you need – and more, to fulfill your urban vacation dreams. If you're looking for a place that has it all, then Distrito T-Mobile should be on your radar.
With over a dozen places to eat, an urban park, state-of-the-art technology, open spaces, and more, this trendy spot is ideal for experiencing Puerto Rican art, flavors, rum culture, music, dance, adventure, and overall vibrancy. The best part? It is all in one place and within walking distance. Think of it as the Caribbean Times Square under a roof.
244 locals recommend
T-Mobile District
250 Convention BlvdSan Juan's new premier entertainment hub is everything you need – and more, to fulfill your urban vacation dreams. If you're looking for a place that has it all, then Distrito T-Mobile should be on your radar.
With over a dozen places to eat, an urban park, state-of-the-art technology, open spaces, and more, this trendy spot is ideal for experiencing Puerto Rican art, flavors, rum culture, music, dance, adventure, and overall vibrancy. The best part? It is all in one place and within walking distance. Think of it as the Caribbean Times Square under a roof.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Relaxing horseback ride on the beach and rainforest
Hop on a horse at the Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park and experience the peaceful nature, El Yunque rainforest ecosystem, and beaches by horseback. This 1 or 2 hour tour option includes cooling off in the Mameyes River with a swim, and refreshment breaks.
Useful phrases
How to say "Where is the bathroom?" in Spanish
Dónde está el baño?
Useful phrases
How to say "I need..."
Few Helpful phrases
Agua porfavor (water please)/dos cervezas (2 beers).
Donde está el baño (where is the bathroom)
Getting around
Car, ATV and horseback
Car is the most common way to get around the island, but if you're looking for a unique day trip, then I recommend traveling by ATV or horseback.
Book before you go
Visit to El Yunque, Rainforest
Make sure you make reservations before you go. There are different options like hiking, zipline, ATVs etc. All of these require prior reservations at least a day before.
What to pack
What to Pack
Light and comfortable clothes. The island’s weather is pretty warm all year ‘round. It is also a tropical island and nice and breezy around the beach Don’t forget your bathing suits and sandals and your hiking shoes for your visit to the rainforest and your walks around Old San Juan.