Top 10 Things to do in Loiza, Puerto Rico

We have oil paintings, sculptures and serigraph prints,mainly inspired by nature and the local culture. We specialize in representations of bomba dances and the Apostle Saint James Festivity which is celebrated every year. We are open from Wed-Sun, exceptions made by appointment.

Playa Vacia Talega is a crescent-shaped beach in Pinones where the water is calm and the sunsets are spectacular. This beach is very popular among locals, so it tends to be crowded during the weekend or on holidays. Make sure to eat at the nearby kiosks (where you can find some of the most delicious fritters in Puerto Rico) or go to Loiza Aldea to learn more about Pinones, its people, and its culture. Moreover, this beach has a beautiful forest of seagrape that can lead you to more remote, secluded beaches and caves--and yes, it's one of our favorite secret spots.

A thirty-year veteran of the local surfing scene, our surfing director helps to customize surfing experiences for enthusiasts of all levels. At Tecnica we offer one-on-one specialized instruction, or group lessons. Trust Tecnica to organize a half-day, all-day or a few hours, on a local beach in the San Juan area, or an expedition to the most beautiful surf spots on our island.

The Rio Grande de Loiza is Puerto Rico's largest river, volume-wise. This river is especially known for having served as a source of inspiration for Julia de Burgos' poetry. You can walk along the river by visiting Loiza's Paseo Julia de Burgos', where there is a monument that commemorates Puerto Rico's greatest poetess and her beloved river. The sunset at the Rio Grande de Loiza is one of the most memorable experiences in all of Puerto Rico.

In 1948, historical and archaeological evidence was found in the cave, as artifacts in rustic pottery, remains of archaic human bones that predate the time of Christ, animal remains, fruit seeds and marine fossils. Currently, the area serves as the recreational center of the municipality of Loiza. You can get to the highway on the PR-187 and PR-188, in the La Cueva sector. Nowadays, this historic park offers a tour of the cave and three different workshops (Bomba dance, beekeeping, and turban-making) when you pay the $6 entrance fee. Fun fact: The Cueva Maria de la Cruz fosters one of the largest bee sanctuaries in all the Caribbean, harboring thousands upon thousands of bees. Moreover, the park sells the honey it collects from the cave's bees.

If you're an expert surfer, we definitely recommend Playa Chatarra! This beach, whose name translates to "Scrapiron Beach", got world-class waves, but they crash some mere feet away from the reef, so you need to know exactly how and where to land. This beautiful beach is often surfed by locals and international pro-surfers alike, so even if you're not as experienced you can still sit on the sand, enjoy the show, and even learn a few tricks!