Location: Puerto Rico
Nearest Airport:
Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport (SJU) at 12
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Fajardo at 25
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
PR 3 at 7
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 200.0
Metres
Car: recommended
Loiza is a town located 12-15 miles away from San Juan. You can go there by several routes, the scenic Rd 187 along the coastline, the old Rd 3 and the new tollway Rd 66. It is also close to Rio Grande where you can enjoy its beautiful golf courses and El Yunque Rain Forest, and minutes away from the towns of Luquillo and Fajardo. Loiza is a town with rich cultural traditions. St Patrick Church (1645) in Loiza is the oldest on the island still active as a parish church. Explore Cueva de Maria La Cruz caves with archaeological finds dating back to archaic days. Loíza is the best place to sample the Puerto Rican variety of Afro-Caribbean cuisine. The Loíza Carnival celebrates the African heritage of the town of Loíza. This annual folk (last week of July) festival features a religious ceremony, carnival, parade, floats, costumes, masks and bomba dancers. A lively Afro-Caribbean dance, bomba is at the root of the Puerto Rico's African heritage.