Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Luquillo is a municipality of Puerto Rico. It is located in the northeast coast, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Río Grande.

Luquillo is known as "La Capital del Sol" (sun capital) and "La Riviera de Puerto Rico" (Puerto Rico's riviera). Luquillo was founded in 1797 by Cristóbal Guzmán. The town was named after the Indian cacique Loquillo, who died a few years after the last Indian rebellion in 1513.

If you return to or stay on the coastal highway, you'll soon reach Luquillo Beach. This huge plantation of majestic coconut palms shades more than a mile of fine and shimmering sand. It is one of the most popular and nicest public beaches in the San Juan area. It offers cafeterias, public bathrooms with showers, access for disabled people, and an ample parking lot. Monserrate Beach is one of the public beaches most frequented by the locals.
*Land Area: 68 km² (26.0 sq mi)
*Water Area: 20.73 sq mi
*Population: 19,573 (2000)
*Density: 283.1 per km² (762.1 per sq mi)
*Housing Units: 9,327
*Housing Density: 363.0
*Per Capita Income: $7,529
*Hymn: Junto a las costas del mar Atlántico...
*Wards: Juan Martín, Mameyes I, Mata de Plátano, Pitahaya, Pueblo and Sabana.
*Driving Distance from San Juan: 23.3 miles *
*Driving Time from San Juan: 45 minutes