Piñones
A coastal forest and beach east of the airport, with roadside stalls selling coconuts and fried snacks and a seaside bike path through mangroves. It offers a taste of Afro-Puerto Rican culture.
Piñones lies in the municipality of Loíza and is a well-preserved coastal zone east of San Juan, with coconut palm beaches, mangrove lagoons, and a state forest. Along PR-187, dozens of wooden kiosks (kioskos) sell fried snacks such as alcapurrias and bacalaítos, along with freshly cracked coconut water. The roughly 10-kilometer Paseo Piñones bike and walking path runs through forest and beach, and bicycles can be rented. Kayaks can be paddled on the lagoon. Loíza is a center of Afro-Caribbean culture, where you can learn about bomba dance. Some beaches have strong waves, so take care.
Opening hours
All day (stalls approx. 10:00 until after sunset)
Nearby sights
- Isla Verde Beach
- Ocean Park Beach
- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
- La Placita de Santurce
- Condado
- Calle Cerra Street Art (Santurce)
- Fortín de San Gerónimo del Boquerón
- Balneario El Escambrón