Balneario Luquillo
Balneario Luquillo
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Thicket123
Brooklyn, NY173 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 June 18, 2022
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Michelle
Inverness, FL276 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 January 8, 2024
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Erik A
33 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 November 6, 2021
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Cameron M
Mobile, AL725 contributions
Feb 2020
The beach, facing north and then curving up to face west, are protected from February's prevailing NE wave and wind energy, so the water is uncommonly flat. If you walk further north (right) away from the parking and facilities you'll find a more peaceful and less-trafficked experience.
We arrived on a Tuesday in early February, unaware the main parking area was closed, which is clearly described in google if one looks. There were a couple of fellows collecting $5 to park in the driveway area in front of the gated parking lot. I don't know whether they're official in any way, but they did seem to secure the area and were very friendly so we paid them, as did everyone else we saw as we unloaded our stuff, and then later when we reloaded.
The north end of this little peninsula is protected by a reef, visible from the overhead photo views in map apps, which had me excited for the snorkeling. Sadly, it's a big sand shoal covered with grass, and some parts are really shallow. There were very few fish. I saw a turtle, a small barracuda, and a big crab all crusted with barnacles.
There was a free shower near the main purple gates with the unofficial parking.
We arrived on a Tuesday in early February, unaware the main parking area was closed, which is clearly described in google if one looks. There were a couple of fellows collecting $5 to park in the driveway area in front of the gated parking lot. I don't know whether they're official in any way, but they did seem to secure the area and were very friendly so we paid them, as did everyone else we saw as we unloaded our stuff, and then later when we reloaded.
The north end of this little peninsula is protected by a reef, visible from the overhead photo views in map apps, which had me excited for the snorkeling. Sadly, it's a big sand shoal covered with grass, and some parts are really shallow. There were very few fish. I saw a turtle, a small barracuda, and a big crab all crusted with barnacles.
There was a free shower near the main purple gates with the unofficial parking.
Written March 8, 2020
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amysj307
Milton, MA22 contributions
Mar 2021
This beach is beautiful, wide, clean, calm and great for swimming. There are palm trees for shade and plenty of space to walk down and have a private spot (we visited on a weekday in March). One thing I was confused about when reading reviews is that some people mentioned there being a lot of garbage. To be clear, this part of the beach (Montserrat Luquillo) is managed by PR department of natural resources. It is well maintained and free of garbage (from our experience). If you walk to the left toward the kiosks, the maintained part of the beach ends at Luquillo Beach (directly across from the kiosks) which does have garbage. Just stick to the maintained part for an ideal beach day!
Written March 18, 2021
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Roy
Austin, TX55 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 July 29, 2022
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May_EXL
Winnipeg, Canada1,028 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Luquillo beach a.k.a. La Monserrate beach is a popular beach. It is next to the famous Luquillo Kioskos. Plenty of parking; parking lot for a fee or free parking on the side streets by the Kioskos. Bathroom facilities for a fee, chairs and umbrellas for rent, lifeguards onsite, souvenir stalls, food vendors are some of the amenities. There’s also jet skis, kayaks, stand up paddles for rent and also also saw horseback riding. Luquillo Beach is a lively and busy beach especially on the weekends. We saw much litter around. Please take your garbage with you when you leave. We walked to Luquillo beach several times from Playa Azul where we stayed. The Punta Embarcadero is the point where Luquillo beach leads to other beaches such as Punta Bandera, Playa Azul, La Pared (surfer’s favorite). The Punta Embarcadero is a nice spot for a dip...you can feel the 2 currents. It’s also a great photo op of Luquillo Beach with the El Yunque National Forest in the background
Written January 12, 2021
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Robert S
Arlington, VA21 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Excellent place for peace and quiet with the family! Nice environment, laid back. You’ll need to bring your own, food, water and supplies. Parking is $5.50 occasional water and ice cream vendors 3-5 bucks :)
Written February 2, 2020
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Anthonyalessio
Pittsburgh, PA2 contributions
Jan 2020
Stayed at a condo on Playa Azul, just east of Luquillo. We were at the kiosks at Luquillo Beach on 3 different occasions. Great food and drinks, authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, great people watching sitting at the open air kiosks sipping Pinas. The beaches are so much better in Puerto Rico than Florida - beautiful sand, no seaweed,
no jellyfish,
no jellyfish,
Written February 1, 2020
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Court
127 contributions
Mar 2021
Beautiful beach, reminds me of Isla Verde. Calm, turquoise, murky water with sandy beach. Not good for snorkeling. Food/drink stand (no prices listed as usual) and relaxing atmosphere. Lots of tourists and locals. People could do better with cleaning up after themselves. Bathrooms were locked when I was there (not sure if it's related to COVID), but it was later in the day like 4pm. Huge free parking lot. Lot os space unuse and over grown. Beautiful sunset that is picture worthy. I'd recommend.
Written April 2, 2021
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How do you get a camping permit?
Written December 31, 2020
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.
Written February 21, 2020
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
Written February 21, 2020
are the shower and bathroom facilities back in operation?
Also, is it easy to go to the rain forest from this location?
thank you!
Written March 7, 2019
The rain forest is a little over 10 min from there.
Written April 12, 2019
Luquillo Beach open today Jan 21
Written January 21, 2019
Passenger309763
New York City, New York
Can you rent chairs and umbrellas there? Thanks
Written September 7, 2018
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.
Written September 8, 2018
Para realizar una boda. Que permisos tendría q conseguir, a donde tendría q ir para conseguirlos?
Written February 5, 2018
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.
Written February 5, 2018
Veo que pusiste tu post un mes después de María. ¿Estaba abierto el balneario ya?
Written December 3, 2017
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.
Written December 4, 2017
soniavillanueva124
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Buenos dias. Va a estar abierto el dia de padres domingo?
Written June 17, 2017
Sí, durante el verano todos los balnearios permanecerán abiertos los 7 días de la semana.
Written June 17, 2017
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