Top Things to do in Luquillo
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Luquillo That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Luquillo, Puerto Rico including Yunque Ziplining, Carabali Rainforest Park, Luquillo Beach Boys Surfschool, Surfing Puerto Rico, Monkey Threads, A1 East Coast Taxi & Tours, Tattoo Tavern, Monserrate Beach, Balneario Luquillo, Las Paylas.
Restaurants in Luquillo
1. Yunque Ziplining
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 752 reviews
Experience nature and adrenaline in the Yunque Ziplining adventure-tour, which takes place in the lively town of Luquillo located on the northeast of Puerto Rico. A 45-minute drive from San Juan takes you to a secluded and private rainforest tucked in the mountains with unique views of El Yunque Rainforest, the only tropical rainforest in the US Forest System. Feel the buzz through the forest canopy in our 6 breathtaking ziplines, enjoy an easy rappel and a moderate 10-minute educational hike in the rainforest. This adventure-filled 2-hour outing includes safety equipment and certified bilingual tour guides. Your tour ends at a typical countryside house where you can relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery and refuel your energy with refreshing local juices and snacks.
2. Carabali Rainforest Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,893 reviews
Hacienda Carabali started 1977. As the years have progressed we have expanded to give great service to tourists and locals by our ATV,UTV, Horseback Riding,Go-Karts Track, Hayride tours and our Bar&Grill Restaurant !
3. Luquillo Beach Boys Surfschool
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Welcome to Luquillo Beach Boys Surf School, we teach surfing in a fun, safe and easy way. All ages are welcome and we are kids friendly. We are local surfers with decades of surfing experience. Surfing is our lifestyle,the way we enjoy the ocean and we want you to have a fun and safe surfing day with us.
4. Surfing Puerto Rico
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 637 reviews
We are a Surf Lesson Company based at out La Pared Beach, Luquillo - located just 45 minutes from San Juan and the best beach in Puerto Rico to learn how to surf! Surf in a safe, fun, sandy bottom beach break with one of Puerto Rico's top surfing professionals. At SPR we believe Surfing makes people happy, and we are here to help you experience the happiest moment of your vacation... Your first wave! Make surfing a part of this trip and brag to all your friends! Profesional instruction provided by Local Pro Surfer and former national champion Brian Ramos.
5. Monkey Threads
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Probably the best store in the world. We have the best quality, softest locally made apparel on the island, as well as beach accessories. Stop by and say hello, whether to pick up something for yourself, as gifts or to just chat and get some info on where to go and what to see!
Reviewed By duaneours - Wooster, United States
We purchased a lot of items from here because it was the best clothing and accessories store with cool options that we found while here in Puerto Rico! Don’t miss this store!
6. A1 East Coast Taxi & Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
A1 East Coast Transportation Puerto Rico AKA: Luquillo Taxi & Tours is a fully licensed and insured family owned business that has quickly become one of the highly sought after Reputable & Reliable transportation service providers in Puerto Rico. With a business model that focuses on service and value, we are your number one choice for VIP Car Service, Limo, Taxi and Tours in Puerto Rico.
Reviewed By travel_alaina
Shawn, Rita and Christina were absolutely wonderful. Rita was quick to respond to my inquiry for transportation. We originally intended to rent a car for our stay in PR but it fell through (terrible experience with the rental company, Sixt). We needed transportation to/from Cieba ferry for a couple day visit to Vieques and these guys deliverer 110%! Between Shawn's communication and Christina's wonderful company, our drives were an enjoyable part of the journey and not "just" transportation. We can't recommend this company more highly. Thank you Shawn, Rita and Christina! We'll be using your services again on our next visit to Puerto Rico undoubtedly! Thank you for providing such a wonderful, personable experience from start to finish!
7. Tattoo Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Tattoo Tavern is up and running under the new administration! Established in 2009, Reimagined in 2018. Tattoo Tavern is an oceanfront bar, tattoo parlor, and music venue in the Luquillo Kiosks (Kiosk #17). Drop-in after a hike at El Yunque or a day at the beach! Grab a burger, tacos, wings, a craft beer, or a cocktail, and definitely, grab the mic on karaoke nights!
Reviewed By DrummondIsle
Loved this gem! Eli is a great bartender and I enjoyed chatting with him about his family and what brought him to the area.
8. Monserrate Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By pete397 - Boise, United States
We stayed in Luquillo for 11 days in February/early March. There are several nice stretches of beach in the area. This one is nice but the only pay to park area. The plus side of that is you don’t have to hunt for a place to park but it does cost. If you have young children this is a great option as the break is very gentle compared to the other more exposed beaches- really more like a big swimming area. The beach itself, is nice, wide and there is shade. There are services but strangely you have to pay a dollar to use the bathrooms and locker room. Apparently the picnic areas were much nicer and covered before the last hurricanes so that hasn’t been completely repaired yet. You are within walking distance from the kiosks and can access them from the beach for food and there is also a snack bar, umbrella rental and alcoholic drinks available. The day we were there it was not crowded but it was a week day so that may change on weekends- but that was true with all the beaches in the area. If you have been to Magan’s Bay on St Thomas, we thought this had a very similar feel to it and the beach was of equal quality. It is also close to El Yunque so you could easily do both in the same day if you did not spend a lot of time hiking. All in all, we would visit here again.
9. Balneario Luquillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By amysj307 - Milton, United States
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!
10. Las Paylas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Sundancer0212 - St. Augustine, United States
Las Paylas is a spectacular hidden gem of nature just outside the El Yunque Rain Forest. You literally pay $5 to park in a local's driveway and follow a path down a steep hill that leads to this river with freshwater waterfalls and pools. You can trek up the rock formations and slide down the natural water slides if you dare, it's an exhilarating experience and is a must see for older teens and adults who enjoy a thrilling experience.
