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Luquillo Beach: Traveler Reviews


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 363 attractions in Puerto Rico
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Activities: swimming
Attraction type: Beach
Address: Puerto Rico

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A Day At the Beach

Luquillo Beach

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4 of 5 stars
Brian_Schoppe 63 contributions
Wauconda, Illinois
Apr 13, 2006
6/8 found this review helpful

We visited Luqullio beach after a visit to El Yunque. It is a less than a couple miles away from the turn-off on Rte 3. for El Yunque. Upon arrival at the gate we were charged a couple bucks for parking. Was surprised, but at the same time we weren’t. It was a nice paved parking lot.

The bath houses were closed, and had they been open, we would have been charged $1 to use them. My wife changed into her swim suite in the bathroom. There were plenty of permanent vendors there. We didn’t buy any food (as we grabbed a snack at the McDonalds just up the road).

The beach was beautiful with the tall palm trees in the background. They also had what I think was a shark net up, keeping them coming close to the shore. My only complaint was there was strong seafood type smell. It was kind of nasty to me because I am allergic to seafood. And it was not the typical sea smell I am used too. After a while I kind of got used to it.

The beach was very clean. However, I was surprised at the amount of seaweed that was on the shore for a beach that you paid for. It was not well groomed in this fashion; however, on a Thursday afternoon in March, it probably isn’t beneficial enough to have someone out there cleaning it up.

Overall, it was a nice beach. I took some great photos of my wife and me here. It is very picturesque.

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you will want to spend the day there

Luquillo Beach

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5 of 5 stars
SZ 67 contributions
Covington, KY
Mar 18, 2005
21/22 found this review helpful

I have never before seen such an inviting beach that entices you to spend a considerable amount of time there just lounging about. The setting is gorgeous, palm trees lining the bay with the forest in the background. The water is relatively calm and easy to swim in with gently sloping sand to an extended shallow water area. The trees are numerous if you need to spend much of the time in the shade. There are bathroom and shower facilities, lounge chairs for rent, food and drink at inexpensive prices, ample parking, sercurity guards and the grounds are very well maintained. If there were water sports available, I didn't notice, but I think not since it is such a tranquil area in a very ecologically-minded vicinity of Puerto Rico. If you go here first you will be disappointed in the beaches near San Juan.

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Kiosko numero dos es numero uno!

Luquillo Beach

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4 of 5 stars
SmooveDee 3 contributions
Houston, Texas
Feb 16, 2005
13/14 found this review helpful

After a day of waves, sun, and sand at Luquillo beach, head over to the food kiosks for dinner at numero dos. Cafe La Parillia has fantastic food and delicious drinks at reasonable prices. Don't let the run down nature of some of the kiosks put you off. La Parillia is a great place to have a relaxed meal or drink while watching the waves crash against the beach.

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Picture perfect

Luquillo Beach

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5 of 5 stars
thorexec 5 contributions
Tulsa, OK
Apr 3, 2004
25/30 found this review helpful

Luquillo Beach is one of the most awesome beaches on Earth. I owned a scuba shop for 5 years and have seen tons of beaches. It's nice to see the locals believe in keeping it clean! The food at the small eatery along the beach is sooo cheap and so very good! The gorgeous water is contrasted by the terrific trees that seem manicured for a perfect picture. If you want some of the best public beach activities within PR, you'll not miss this outstanding opportunity!!!

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Nothing beats Luquillo Beach

Luquillo Beach

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Queens, NY
Aug 1, 2003
37/41 found this review helpful

What a beautiful beach! The contrast of the sea against El Yunque is very breathtaking, especially if you travel to El Yunque first and then marvel at the fact that you just traveled several kilometers up a mountain and descended to this pristine, tranquil beach.The sand is fine, but firm. There are very few rocks and shells on the bottom.The waters are fairly clear and very warm. There are very little waves, but be careful with children. The current is very deceiving. The slight "rocking" motion will subtly move you further away from shore. Not too much for a swimmer, but it could be upsetting and dangerous to an unsupervised child. Also remember it is not a "posita" so marine animals have access (as with most beaches).

All that considered, don't miss it!

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