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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Luquillo
Luquillo, Puerto Rico · North America
About Luquillo
Luquillo is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ramos, 11km from El Yunque National Forest.
Luquillo is in Puerto Rico, with about 8,300 people. The nearest town is Ramos, about 4 km away.
Luquillo (Spanish pronunciation: [luˈkiʎo]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the northeast coast, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Rio Grande. Luquillo is spread over 5 barrios and Luquillo Pueblo (the downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It lends its name to the Sierra deRead more
Luquillo, where El Yunque National Forest is located. It is part of the Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city of Luquillo is 26 square miles and it sits on 12 miles of Atlantic coastline. It is nestled between the blue waters of the Atlantic and the El Yunque National Forest, a rainforest, giving it a diverse and unique ecology. Luquillo marks the beginning of the Northeast Ecological Corridor Nature Reserve which runs down the coast from downtown Luquillo all the way down to the Seven Seas Beach in Fajardo. During certain times of the year, it is not unusual to encounter rare or endangered species of fauna (like the leatherback turtle) while visiting in Luquillo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Luquillo?
Within an hour or so of Luquillo: El Yunque National Forest (11 km), Flamenco Beach (42 km), Mosquito Bay (Bioluminescent Bay), Vieques (42 km), Old San Juan (43 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Ruta Panorámica.
Where is Luquillo?
Luquillo is in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, about 4 km from Ramos.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,326
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Region
- Luquillo
- Timezone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.3725, -65.7165
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Worth the detour from Luquillo
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Flamenco Beach
A horseshoe-shaped bay on Culebra Island with calm, crystalline waters and fine white sand, consistently rated among the world's best.
42 km · about 50 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Old San Juan
A vibrant walled colonial city with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, two massive Spanish fortresses, and 500 years of history.
43 km · about 50 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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