Luquillo, Puerto Rico – 2024 Guide
Best Things to Do & Visitor’s Guide

In Luquillo 

• El Yunque National Rainforest is also part of Luquillo; visitors have very convenient access for those who want to truly explore and enjoy the forest without having to book a tour.
• Luquillo Beach - the best and most family-friendly beach on the east coast of the main island.

Nearby

• Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay is about 20 minute from Las Croabas in Fajardo where tours depart.
• Excursions to Icacos Cay, Culebra's Flamenco Beach, and Vieques depart from Fajardo, about 20 minutes drive to the meeting point.
• The ferry in Ceiba is about 20 minutes from Luquillo.  Ferry offers trips to Vieques and Culebra for those that wish to take a day trip to the islands on their own.

• Off-shore Excursions:  Staying in Luquillo gives you the best choices for excursions to snorkeling excursions, island-hopping sailing charters, catamaran and boat charters to Icacos Cay, Flamenco Beach in Culebra, Vieques, and Cayo Piñeros.  Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay is in Fajardo; you can take a short taxi to Las Croabas for a boat or kayaking tour.
• Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay is in Fajardo, about 20 minutes from Luquillo.

Pros: Staying in Luquillo gives visitors great access to explore the El Yunque National Rainforest, so renting a car really pays off.  Luquillo offers the most family-friendly beach in the east, with calm waters safe for swimming, food kiosks, and some facilities.  If you wish to surf or learn how, Luquillo has a couple of good surfing beaches.  There are many local eateries and restaurants near the top attractions and beaches.

Cons:  A car rental is necessary to enjoy the East Coast.

We recommend you rent a car for a at least a few days to explore the top beaches and some of the best attractions on the East Coast.  Some of the top excursions depart from Luquillo.