Luquillo Beach (Balneario La Monserrate)
Balneario de Luquillo
A crescent-shaped public beach shaded by coconut palms, its reef-sheltered water calm, making it northeast Puerto Rico’s most popular family beach.
Luquillo Beach, officially called Balneario La Monserrate, lies on the west side of the town of Luquillo, about 45 minutes’ drive from San Juan. The arc of sand, about 2 kilometers long, is shaded by coconut palms, and an outer coral reef blocks big waves, so the water stays shallow and calm, ideal for swimming and families. It has lifeguards, showers, changing rooms and accessible entry facilities (Mar Sin Barreras). Parking costs about 5 US dollars (subject to change on site), and it is open Tuesday to Sunday. It is often combined with El Yunque rainforest on the same day: hike the rainforest in the morning, come to the beach in the afternoon, and have dinner at the snack stalls next door in the evening.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:00 (usually closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Luquillo Kioskos
- Yokahú Tower
- El Yunque National Forest
- El Yunque National Forest
- La Mina Falls
- Seven Seas Beach
- Mount Britton Tower
- Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay