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Loíza
The town's name is rooted in romance.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Cacica Yuisa was baptized Luisa (hence the name of the town) so that she could marry her true love, Pedro Mejías. If she were here today, she would invite you to the famous Fiestas Tradicionales de Santiago Apóstol (St. James Carnival). This annual event features traditional coconut shell masks such as the caballeros (associated with Santiago Apóstol - symbolizing good), the viejos (old men), the locas (crazy women and music) and vejigantes (representing pure evil).
Into this mix you throw in colorful costumes, great music tracing ... (more)
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| | Bomba y Plena, /Laura Magruder
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| | Fiestas Tradicionales de Santiago Apóstol > Puerto Rico > Loíza > Now 07/23/2008 to 07/28/2008
| | The annual festival celebrates the African heritage of Loíza and Puerto Rico with folk and religious ceremonies including costumes, masks and bomba dancers. The bomba is a lively Afro-Caribbean dance rhythm.
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|  | Loíza Artisans
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
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Loíza coconut vejigante masks and bomba drums.
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| | | Samuel Lind Art Studio
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787-876-1494
Rt 187 Km 6.6.
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We have an assortment of oil paintings, bronze sculptures and serigraphs inspired by nature and culture.
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| | Iglesia San Patricio
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787-886-1539
Espíritu Santo St.
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Also known as the Espíritu Santo, this is the oldest church (1670) in continuous use in Puerto Rico.
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| | | La Cueva de María la Cruz
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Rt 187 at Rt 188, sector La Cueva.
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In 1948 the Centro de Investigaciones Arqueológicas uncovered evidence of the Archaics in this cave.
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| | | Paseo Julia de Burgos
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
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Small square on the bank of the Río Grande de Loíza.
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| | | Plaza de Recreo de Loíza
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
San Patricio St.
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| | | Río Grande de Loíza
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
After Loíza.
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There is a beautiful view of the river from the bridge on Rt 187.
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| | Playa Aviones
(more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Rt 187.
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Known for good surfing.
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| | | Playa de Piñones
(more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Off Rt 187, north of the LMM Int'l. Airport.
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A major surfing beach with the right conditions in the winter. On a nice panoramic route.
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| | | Playa Vacía Talega
(more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Rt 187.
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787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Now 07/23/2008 - 07/28/2008
Plaza de Recreo.
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The annual festival celebrates the African heritage of Loíza and Puerto Rico with folk and religious ceremonies including costumes, masks and bomba dancers. The bomba is a lively Afro-Caribbean dance rhythm.
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| | Piñones Forest
(more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
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787-791-7750
787-999-2200 ext 5158
787-999-2295FX
Rt 187, east of Isla Verde.
www.drna.gobierno.pr
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This is an excellent recreation area just east of Carolina and easily accessible. Sand dunes, beaches, lookout tower and boardwalk through the mangroves. Laguna de Piñones.
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| | Soleil Beach Club & Restaurant
(more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
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787-253-1033
787-791-2299FX
Rt 187, Playa Piñones.
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Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Seafood. Club: House, Salsa, Merengue, Tropical.
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Symbol Key: Sponsors,  PRTC Endorsed, Hiking,  Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages,  Sightseeing,  Special-Needs Travelers. |
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| | Juan Carlos Transportation
(more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
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787-876-3628
787-374-1056CL
787-256-0334FX
Rt 187 Km 8.9.
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Taxi services as well as 16-passenger van and 17-passenger school bus for tours around Loíza and Puerto Rico. Accessible to those with special needs.
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Loíza:
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