Things to do & places to visit in Loiza, Puerto Rico

Loiza #47 destination in Puerto Rico 2023. The average rating score is 4.64 based on 87 traveler reviews, of 19 attractions. Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 6:23.

Top things to do (12)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind (45 reviews)
- Such a treasure!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

We have oil paintings, sculptures and serigraph prints,mainly inspired by nature and the local culture. We specialize in representations of bomba dances and the Apostle Saint James Festivity which is celebrated every year. We are open from Wed-Sun, exceptions made by appointment. See more..
5.0 Puerto Rico Electric Transporters (7 reviews)
- Great and super fun!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Motorcycle Trails

Absolutely one of the best tours on the island! So relaxing and fun.. I rented a scooter for two days and it was very inexpensive. Very friendly owner and great service! I will be using the service again when I visit! See more..
5.0 Playa Vacia Talega (4 reviews)
- Lovely beach
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches
Playa Vacia Talega is a crescent-shaped beach in Pinones where the water is calm and the sunsets are spectacular. This beach is very popular among locals, so it tends to be crowded during the weekend or on holidays. Make sure to eat at the nearby kiosks (where you can find some of the most delicious fritters in Puerto Rico) or go to Loiza Aldea to learn more about Pinones, its people, and its culture. Moreover, this beach has a beautiful forest of seagrape that can lead you to more remote, secluded beaches and caves--and yes, it's one of our favorite secret spots. See more..
5.0 Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind (45 reviews)
- Such a treasure!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

We have oil paintings, sculptures and serigraph prints,mainly inspired by nature and the local culture. We specialize in representations of bomba dances and the Apostle Saint James Festivity which is celebrated every year. We are open from Wed-Sun, exceptions made by appointment. See more..
5.0 Puerto Rico Electric Transporters (7 reviews)
- Great and super fun!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Motorcycle Trails

Absolutely one of the best tours on the island! So relaxing and fun.. I rented a scooter for two days and it was very inexpensive. Very friendly owner and great service! I will be using the service again when I visit! See more..
5.0 Playa Vacia Talega (4 reviews)
- Lovely beach
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches
Playa Vacia Talega is a crescent-shaped beach in Pinones where the water is calm and the sunsets are spectacular. This beach is very popular among locals, so it tends to be crowded during the weekend or on holidays. Make sure to eat at the nearby kiosks (where you can find some of the most delicious fritters in Puerto Rico) or go to Loiza Aldea to learn more about Pinones, its people, and its culture. Moreover, this beach has a beautiful forest of seagrape that can lead you to more remote, secluded beaches and caves--and yes, it's one of our favorite secret spots. See more..
4.5 The Ayala Family Home (6 reviews)
- Puerto Rico’s African Heritage
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This place is an iconic place in Loíza. The Ayala family help us to keep and know our African roots and History. Every year on the last Saturday of July, they celebrate El día de Santiago Apostol (Loíza’s patron or saint) with a huge party, were everybody can dance at the Bomba rhythm. You can also stop on any Sunday and buy local handcrafts or souvenirs. See more..
4.5 Parque Historico Cueva Maria de la Cruz (2 reviews)
- Go visit!!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Parks

In 1948, historical and archaeological evidence was found in the cave, as artifacts in rustic pottery, remains of archaic human bones that predate the time of Christ, animal remains, fruit seeds and marine fossils. Currently, the area serves as the recreational center of the municipality of Loiza. You can get to the highway on the PR-187 and PR-188, in the La Cueva sector. Nowadays, this historic park offers a tour of the cave and three different workshops (Bomba dance, beekeeping, and turban-making) when you pay the $6 entrance fee. Fun fact: The Cueva Maria de la Cruz fosters one of the largest bee sanctuaries in all the Caribbean, harboring thousands upon thousands of bees. Moreover, the park sells the honey it collects from the cave's bees. See more..
4.5 The Ayala Family Home (6 reviews)
- Puerto Rico’s African Heritage
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This place is an iconic place in Loíza. The Ayala family help us to keep and know our African roots and History. Every year on the last Saturday of July, they celebrate El día de Santiago Apostol (Loíza’s patron or saint) with a huge party, were everybody can dance at the Bomba rhythm. You can also stop on any Sunday and buy local handcrafts or souvenirs. See more..
4.5 Parque Historico Cueva Maria de la Cruz (2 reviews)
- Go visit!!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Parks

In 1948, historical and archaeological evidence was found in the cave, as artifacts in rustic pottery, remains of archaic human bones that predate the time of Christ, animal remains, fruit seeds and marine fossils. Currently, the area serves as the recreational center of the municipality of Loiza. You can get to the highway on the PR-187 and PR-188, in the La Cueva sector. Nowadays, this historic park offers a tour of the cave and three different workshops (Bomba dance, beekeeping, and turban-making) when you pay the $6 entrance fee. Fun fact: The Cueva Maria de la Cruz fosters one of the largest bee sanctuaries in all the Caribbean, harboring thousands upon thousands of bees. Moreover, the park sells the honey it collects from the cave's bees. See more..
4.0 Monumento Historico Cueva Maria de La Cruz (20 reviews)
- Small, but Impressive
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Government Buildings

The Cueva Maria de La Cruz in Loiza is a natural wonder. This cave can be found in a public park located directly behind a school and off the main road. It is thousands of years old and where remains of the first known visitors to the island can be found. There are no markings of any type so I would recommend taking a guided tour to learn about the history of the cave. See more..
4.0 Monumento Historico Cueva Maria de La Cruz (20 reviews)
- Small, but Impressive
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Government Buildings

The Cueva Maria de La Cruz in Loiza is a natural wonder. This cave can be found in a public park located directly behind a school and off the main road. It is thousands of years old and where remains of the first known visitors to the island can be found. There are no markings of any type so I would recommend taking a guided tour to learn about the history of the cave. See more..
3.0 Iglesia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio (1 review)
- Quiet Chuch, Very Simple
Churches & Cathedrals

The oldest active church on the island is located in Loiza Aldea. See more..
3.0 Iglesia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio (1 review)
- Quiet Chuch, Very Simple
Churches & Cathedrals

The oldest active church on the island is located in Loiza Aldea. See more..
2.5 Paseo Tablado de Pinones (2 reviews)
- Boardwalk
Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks

The walk and views are amazing so many vendors with food and drink options honestly the place could have 5 stars had it not been littered with trash (there are plenty of trash bins somehow the trash doesn’t make it inside). Seems like a popular place with locals great way to experience the culture. See more..
2.5 Paseo Tablado de Pinones (2 reviews)
- Boardwalk
Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks

The walk and views are amazing so many vendors with food and drink options honestly the place could have 5 stars had it not been littered with trash (there are plenty of trash bins somehow the trash doesn’t make it inside). Seems like a popular place with locals great way to experience the culture. See more..
Tecnica Surf - Puerto Rico (0 review)
Surfing & Windsurfing

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Paseo Loiza - The Enchanted Trail (0 review)
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
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Chatarra Beach (0 review)
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

If you're an expert surfer, we definitely recommend Playa Chatarra! This beach, whose name translates to "Scrapiron Beach", got world-class waves, but they crash some mere feet away from the reef, so you need to know exactly how and where to land. This beautiful beach is often surfed by locals and international pro-surfers alike, so even if you're not as experienced you can still sit on the sand, enjoy the show, and even learn a few tricks! See more..
Playa Aviones (0 review)
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

If you love to catch some waves and surf until sunset, Playa Aviones is the right place for you. This beautiful stretch of beach livens up once the surfers start coming (often in hordes throughout the year). But, beware: this is not a beach for beginners. Although the waves may not look too menacing at 3- or 4 ft-high, there is a stone slab that can be quite dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Try to observe (or ask!) the surfers, and check out how they ride the waves so that you know where's the safe area. Come to visit Playa Aviones and have the time of your life!BONUS: This beach is right across the street from Kiosko El Boricua, so you can grab a bite after riding some gnarly waves. See more..
Parroquia Del Espiritu Santo Y San Patricio (0 review)
Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
In a corner of the public plaza of Loiza, there is a building that stands proud, fighting against time; the Parroquia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio. The old church of Loiza was built in 1645, making it one of the oldest Puerto Rican Catholic parish churches. Interesting enough, it's the oldest church in Puerto Rico that still offer regular services. Standing in front of this place, mysticism and reality turn into one. Beside the church, there is a monument to the Afro-Caribbean culture. To some people, this may seem like nothing, but for those who are interested in the Afro-Caribbean story, this will showcase the core of a beautiful culture. These two monuments could represent the long story of how the black slaves worked to keep their religion alive through the syncretism. The syncretism is the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought. The African slaves of Puerto Rico mixed their religion to the Catholic Christianism of the Spaniards in order to successfully practice their Yoruba religion, fooling their owners and keeping their culture alive. This is how Afro-Caribbean religions, like Santeria, where born. This church is the perfect spot to start a long day of cultural appreciation. Living Loiza is understanding the how's of this culture and place. See more..
Rio Grande De Loiza (0 review)
Bodies of Water
The Rio Grande de Loiza is Puerto Rico's largest river, volume-wise. This river is especially known for having served as a source of inspiration for Julia de Burgos' poetry. You can walk along the river by visiting Loiza's Paseo Julia de Burgos', where there is a monument that commemorates Puerto Rico's greatest poetess and her beloved river. The sunset at the Rio Grande de Loiza is one of the most memorable experiences in all of Puerto Rico. See more..
Paseo Julia de Burgos (0 review)
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
Julia de Burgos is probably the most well know poetess from Puerto Rico. Her activism for the Afro-Caribbean culture and her beautiful poem about the Rio Grande de Loiza, makes her the perfect person to build a memorial in front of the magical river of Loiza.The Paseo de Julia de Burgos is the perfect place to go sit next to the river and read a book or write. The chill environment will help you get your muse going and connect with your inner writer. Get excited reading the poem "Rio Grande de Loiza" at the monument and feel how Julia de Burgos is there, helping you get inspired. See more..
Batey De Los Hermanos Ayala (0 review)
Speciality Museums
The Batey De Los Hermanos Ayala is a center dedicated to highlighting the folklore of the community of Loiza. This is carried through the dance, bomba, and plena. See more..
Bosque Estatal de Pinones (0 review)
Points of Interest & Landmarks

A wood trail, a diversity of trees and animals, and breeze of fresh air is the combination that would perfectly describe the Bosque Estatal of Pinones. This forest is a showcase of a whole ecosystem of its own, from huge trees, to bodies of water and small interesting crabs. Whether in feet or in bicycle, you can enjoy the day watching the secrets of the Puerto Rican nature. In the State Forest of Pinones, you will be able to find the most extensive natural system of mangroves in Puerto Rico. Additionally, while enjoying the trail in the forest you'll be able to find bays, reefs, seagrass meadows, salt flats, islets, luminescent lagoon and sand dunes. This natural wonderland is the house to animals like small crabs, sea turtles - like tinglares- and some birds - like the pelicano pardo-. This forest will surely give a beautiful experience to those who enjoy the outdoor life. But, hey! Watch your steps, there may be some loose planks from the trail. See more..
Plaza de Recreo Loiza (0 review)
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

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Alcaldia de Loiza (0 review)
Government Buildings
The Loiza City Hall is a simple and small building. The lack of opulent works in the external architecture is what makes this city hall so interesting. This city hall may as well represent the humble people of Loiza. But the history of the city hall, the complexity of the culture from Loiza. Everyone that enjoys the historical architecture should visit this city hall. Get to know a simple city hall from a complex town. See more..
Tecnica Surf - Puerto Rico (0 review)
Surfing & Windsurfing

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Paseo Loiza - The Enchanted Trail (0 review)
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
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Chatarra Beach (0 review)
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

If you're an expert surfer, we definitely recommend Playa Chatarra! This beach, whose name translates to "Scrapiron Beach", got world-class waves, but they crash some mere feet away from the reef, so you need to know exactly how and where to land. This beautiful beach is often surfed by locals and international pro-surfers alike, so even if you're not as experienced you can still sit on the sand, enjoy the show, and even learn a few tricks! See more..