LOIZA
 

Attractions & Sights

Iglesia San Patricio
787-876-2229
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
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
787-886-6071, 787-876-3570, 787-256-2570FX
In 1948 the Centro de Investigaciones Arqueológicas
uncovered evidence of the Archaics in this cave.
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Parroquia San Patricio
787-876-2229
This is said to be the second oldest church in Puerto Rico (1635).
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Paseo Julia de Burgos
787-886-6071, 787-876-3570, 787-256-2570FX
Small square on the bank of the Río Grande de Loíza.
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Plaza de Recreo de Loíza
787-886-6071, 787-876-3570, 787-256-2570FX
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Río Grande de Loíza
787-886-6071, 787-876-3570, 787-256-2570FX
There is a beautiful view of the river from the bridge on Rt 187.
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Samuel Lind Art Studio
787-876-1494, 787-876-1499FX
Daily 10am-5pm.
Display of paintings and serigraphs focusing on nature and culture.
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Beaches

Playa Aviones
787-886-6071, 787-876-3570, 787-256-2570FX
Known for good surfing.
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Playa Vacía Talega
787-886-6071, 787-876-3570, 787-256-2570FX
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Events

Fiestas Tradicionales de Santiago Apóstol
07/23/2004 - 07/28/2004
787-886-6071, 787-876-3570, 787-256-2570FX
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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Information

Loíza Mayor's Office
787-876-3570, 787-876-1040, 787-256-2570FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Loíza Tourism Office
787-886-6071, 787-876-3570, 787-256-2570FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Taxis

Juan Carlos Transportation
787-876-3628, 787-374-1056CL, 787-256-0334FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
Taxi services as well as 16-passenger van and 17-passenger
school bus for tours around Loíza and Puerto Rico. Accessible
by those with special needs.
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Atlantic San Juan Tours
www.puertoricoexcursions.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-644-9841, 787-894-7804FX, 787-447-7804CL
Daily 7:30am-10pm.
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Countryside Tours
www.angelfire.com/super/sanjuan/index.html
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-723-9691, 787-593-9014, 787-724-3757FX
Daily 8am-8pm.
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EcoXcursion Aquatica
(main office Río Grande)
787-888-2887, 787-550-4630, 787-887-4349FX
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
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Piñones Ecotours
www.ecotourspr.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-253-0005, 787-272-0005, 787-789-1730FX
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