Luquillo's' greatest assets are its' varied, beautiful beaches and its' easy access to San Juan and the rainforest. The Brass Cactus is a nice and popular place to eat in Luquillo. Balneario Luquillo is a calm crescent shaped beach lined with coconut trees. Playa Azul beach has a small surf. The 'point' is protected and offers good snorkeling (sometimes in the winter there is too much current but that's rare) and 'La Pared' often offers good surfing waves. (Medium range). 'La Selva' surfers beach is just east of Luquillo.

NEW! 'PASTA Y PUEBLO' A small restaurant a few feet in from the large metal sculpture by the beach is "Pasta y Pueblo" - a great place to eat! Teddy is the owner/manager and a world class surfer is the cook! Reservations & info Tel.787-909-2015 . best of all, aside from the great food, is the music!

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Within one block of the Luquillo Plaza is 'La Pared' a surfing beach. One block the other way will take you to the 'La Selva Surf Shop' There are many places to eat in Luquillo. Since Luquillo is a 'resort' town for locals as well, there are many short term apartment rentals in the condominiums, especially Playa Azul . . The famous Balneario Luquillo is a fair walk from this plaza. Balneario Luquillo ( public beach) is probably the most famous beach in Puerto Rico, certainly the most visited by tourism. Located about 15 miles or 45 minutes east of San Juan and close to the entrance to the El Yunque rainforest. There are many activities in the nearby Fajardo area also. Bioluminescent bay kayak trips information.

Elena's 'Luquillo Casita de las Olas' ( House of the waves) One block from the 'La Pared' beach. Half a block from the plaza. Opening December 22, 2008. A large 2 bedroom house with complete kitchen, living, porch facing the ocean. $100. to $175. plus tax. Sometimes the the surf is rough and a stroll down the 'board walk' or Maelcon to watch the waves is delightful. You can always walk two blocks to the protected beach area, where you can snorkel as well. Tel 787-516-6199.

Sue's Apartment above Luquillo, nearby in the foothills of the El Yunque mountains. Nightly and Weekly rental for 2, 4 or 6 people. 2 night minimum. Ideal for nature lovers and great for surfers. Call Sue 787-435-1532

Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn is a small hotel, right across the street from the ocean in the town of Luquillo! Great ocean views from the balconies, walk across the street to swim. Sometimes the the surf is too rough and you must walk two blocks to the protected beach area, where you can snorkel as well. Call 787-409-2929

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Restaurants in and around Luquillo:

Try the Kiosks!

• No. 2 called " La Parilla" serves excellent seafood and local good cuisine.

• No. 9 ( Bongo something) Great Food and perhaps the nicest decor and service.

• No. 12 El Hamburger. all kinds of hamburgers and other treats.

In Town:

Newly opened 'Pasta y Pueblo'. see photo above.

The 'Brass Cactus' is a sports bar with nice American style food. Something for everyone.. Salads to baby back ribs.

'Flamboyant Corner Hang Out and bar, serves breakfast, sandwiches, pool tables.

'Guavas' is the priciest place in town, terrific views overlooking the water, go for the sunset!

Kings Seafood has good, reasonable seafood.

The Bakery on the square serves good breakfast, luncheon specials and sandwiches. Try the 'quesitos'.

Across from the La Selva Surf Shop is a little 'hole in the wall' Restaurant serving luncheon specials. Ernestinas Place has good food and AC.

Towards Fajardo:

Lolitas Mexican Restaurant great family Mexican Restaurant, local favorite.

Road # 987:

Las Olas is a tapas bar on the water, lovely view of the sea and marinas. Road # 987

"La Estacion" on the road to the biobay ( #987) is a grill with ambiance. You will enjoy this. This is a 'must dine here on your vacation' restaurant.

'Calizo' is also a fine restaurant on #987. Fine dining.. . These two restaurants are just before you get to Seven Seas beach and Las Croabas fishing village where the boats to Icacos leave in the daytime and the biobay kayak trips leave at night.

Towards El Yunque:

'Las Vegas" serves excellent fine cuisine Thursdays through Sunday on rd # 191. Excellent dining.

Bobby gives surfing lessons in Luquillo, call him at 'Sue's Apartment and Villa' above the town. Call Bobby for surfing lessons. Tel. 787- 435-1760

Elena gives private snorkeling lessons. Learn the safe and right way to snorkel with no impact to the environement. Learn how to twist to avoid touching any corals. Tel 787-516-6199

Northeast Ecological Corridor. Turtle nesting site

Nearby, 15 minutes towards San Juan and above Rio Grande, is the Rainforest Innilliams