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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)
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.
Top of Page Loíza: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
Area 5Loíza Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Loíza Artisans Photo 787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Loíza coconut vejigante masks and bomba drums.
Area 5Samuel Lind Art Studio (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Samuel Lind Art Studio Photo 787-876-1494
Rt 187 Km 6.6.
We have an assortment of oil paintings, bronze sculptures and serigraphs inspired by nature and culture.
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Area 5Iglesia San Patricio (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
787-886-1539
Espíritu Santo St.
Also known as the Espíritu Santo, this is the oldest church (1670) in continuous use in Puerto Rico.
Area 5La Cueva de María la Cruz (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Rt 187 at Rt 188, sector La Cueva.
In 1948 the Centro de Investigaciones Arqueológicas uncovered evidence of the Archaics in this cave.
Area 5Paseo Julia de Burgos (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Small square on the bank of the Río Grande de Loíza.
Area 5Plaza de Recreo de Loíza (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Plaza de Recreo de Loíza Photo 787-256-8230
787-256-8226
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San Patricio St.
Area 5Río Grande de Loíza (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Río Grande de Loíza Photo 787-256-8230
787-256-8226
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After Loíza.
There is a beautiful view of the river from the bridge on Rt 187.
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Top of Page Loíza: Beaches Beaches
Area 5Playa Aviones (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Playa Aviones Photo 787-256-8230
787-256-8226
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Rt 187.
Beaches Star Listing
Known for good surfing.
Area 5Playa de Piñones (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Playa de Piñones Photo 787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Off Rt 187, north of the LMM Int'l. Airport.
Beaches Star Listing Surfing
A major surfing beach with the right conditions in the winter. On a nice panoramic route.
Area 5Playa Vacía Talega (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Playa Vacía Talega Photo 787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Rt 187.
Beaches
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Top of Page Loíza: Events Events
Area 5Fiestas Tradicionales de Santiago Apóstol (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
787-256-8230
787-256-8226
787-256-4945FX
Now 07/23/2008 - 07/28/2008
Plaza de Recreo.
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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Top of Page Loíza: Forests Forests
Area 5Piñones Forest (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Piñones Forest Photo 787-791-7750
787-999-2200 ext 5158
787-999-2295FX
Rt 187, east of Isla Verde.
www.drna.gobierno.pr
Beaches Biking Bird-Watching Hiking Kayaking Lookout Tower Mangroves Reserve / Sanctuary
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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Area 5LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
787-721-2400 ext 5216
787-791-8033FX
Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
www.gotopuertorico.com
Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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Area 5Loíza Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Loíza Mayor's Office Photo 787-876-3570
787-876-1040
787-256-2570FX
Plaza de Recreo.
Area 5Loíza Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
787-256-8230
787-256-8226
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Plaza Pública de Loiza.
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Area 5Soleil Beach Club & Restaurant (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
787-253-1033
787-791-2299FX
Rt 187, Playa Piñones.
Mesones Gastronómicos Club Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Seafood. Club: House, Salsa, Merengue, Tropical.
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Top of Page Loíza: Sightseeing Sightseeing
CHECK Area 5Countryside Tours (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
Click here for special offers.
Countryside Tours Photo 0001 787-593-9014
787-723-9691
787-723-9691FX
Condo. Bahia A, Suite 1101.
www.freewebs.com/countrysidetourspr/
PRTC Endorsed Hiking Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages Sightseeing Special-Needs Travelers
Customized city and walking San Juan tours for all. Designed for cruise ship passengers & hotel guests staying in the San Juan area. Ask about the Rain Forest, Caverns, Observatory or Botanical Gardens. Airport-cruise ship transfers. ASK US - WE KNOW (main office: San Juan Metro.)
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Top of Page Loíza: Taxis Taxis
Area 5Juan Carlos Transportation (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza
787-876-3628
787-374-1056CL
787-256-0334FX
Rt 187 Km 8.9.
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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