national park
El Yunque National Forest
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, featuring cascading waterfalls, misty peaks, and the endangered Puerto Rican parrot.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Loíza
Loíza, Puerto Rico · North America
About Loíza
Loíza is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Isidro, 18km from El Yunque National Forest.
Loíza is in Puerto Rico, with about 4,300 people. The nearest town is San Isidro, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Loíza?
Within an hour or so of Loíza: El Yunque National Forest (18 km), Old San Juan (25 km), Mosquito Bay (Bioluminescent Bay), Vieques (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Loíza?
The nearest famous roads are Ruta Panorámica.
Where is Loíza?
Loíza is in Loíza, Puerto Rico, about 4 km from San Isidro.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,311
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Region
- Loíza
- Timezone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.4313, -65.8802
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Worth the detour from Loíza
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Old San Juan
A vibrant walled colonial city with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, two massive Spanish fortresses, and 500 years of history.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Mosquito Bay (Bioluminescent Bay), Vieques
The brightest bioluminescent bay in the world where microscopic organisms light up the water with an ethereal blue-green glow with every movement.
59 km · about 70 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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