Top 5 Outdoor Activities in Loiza, Puerto Rico

Playa Vacia Talega is a crescent-shaped beach in Pinones where the water is calm and the sunsets are spectacular. This beach is very popular among locals, so it tends to be crowded during the weekend or on holidays. Make sure to eat at the nearby kiosks (where you can find some of the most delicious fritters in Puerto Rico) or go to Loiza Aldea to learn more about Pinones, its people, and its culture. Moreover, this beach has a beautiful forest of seagrape that can lead you to more remote, secluded beaches and caves--and yes, it's one of our favorite secret spots.

A thirty-year veteran of the local surfing scene, our surfing director helps to customize surfing experiences for enthusiasts of all levels. At Tecnica we offer one-on-one specialized instruction, or group lessons. Trust Tecnica to organize a half-day, all-day or a few hours, on a local beach in the San Juan area, or an expedition to the most beautiful surf spots on our island.

If you love to catch some waves and surf until sunset, Playa Aviones is the right place for you. This beautiful stretch of beach livens up once the surfers start coming (often in hordes throughout the year). But, beware: this is not a beach for beginners. Although the waves may not look too menacing at 3- or 4 ft-high, there is a stone slab that can be quite dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Try to observe (or ask!) the surfers, and check out how they ride the waves so that you know where's the safe area. Come to visit Playa Aviones and have the time of your life!BONUS: This beach is right across the street from Kiosko El Boricua, so you can grab a bite after riding some gnarly waves.

If you're an expert surfer, we definitely recommend Playa Chatarra! This beach, whose name translates to "Scrapiron Beach", got world-class waves, but they crash some mere feet away from the reef, so you need to know exactly how and where to land. This beautiful beach is often surfed by locals and international pro-surfers alike, so even if you're not as experienced you can still sit on the sand, enjoy the show, and even learn a few tricks!