Quick answer
- Where: Luquillo municipality (northeast coast near El Yunque).
- Population (2020 Census): 17,781.
- From San Juan: about 49 minutes / 51.3 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Luquillo at a glance
| Best for | Balneario beach days, kiosk food, and a rainforest edge stop |
| 2020 Census population | 17,781 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72089 |
| From San Juan | about 49 minutes / 51.3 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Luquillo is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for kiosks and the northeast balneario. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Beach and kiosks
Luquillo is a compact northeast municipality known for its public balneario stretch and the kiosk strip along the coast road. It is a common stop before or after El Yunque.
2. From San Juan
Free-flow drive times appear in the table. Weekend beach traffic can slow the last miles.
3. Local listings
Use Luquillo directory hubs for food, lodging and tours, and claim your page if you operate here.
Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours · attractions. Island-wide: where to stay · restaurants.
Getting there
- Map: find Luquillo on the interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool · ferry schedules for island hops.
List or claim your business
Run a restaurant, stay, tour or shop here? Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com so it appears in our directory hubs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Luquillo, Puerto Rico?
Luquillo is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s northeast coast near El Yunque. From San Juan: about 49 minutes / 51.3 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Luquillo known for?
Best for: Balneario beach days, kiosk food, and a rainforest edge stop.
How do I list my business?
Use Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
Sources we checked
Checked in November 2026. Where a fact could not be confirmed against a primary source, we removed it or said so.
Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2022-10-01). Reviewed and updated November 2026: facts were checked against the sources above.