national park
El Yunque National Forest
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, featuring cascading waterfalls, misty peaks, and the endangered Puerto Rican parrot.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Loíza
Loíza, Puerto Rico · North America
About Loíza
Loíza is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Isidro, 18km from El Yunque National Forest.
Loíza is a town located in Loíza, Puerto Rico. With a population of 4,311, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Loíza sits in Puerto Rico. It's in the America/Puerto Rico time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Loíza to your route.
About Loíza
The Parroquia del Espíritu Santo y San Patricio (English: Parish Church of the Holy Spirit and Saint Patrick), constructed in 1645, is one of Puerto Rico's oldest Catholic parish churches. It is located in the main plaza of the municipality of Loíza, Puerto Rico.
The church was listed on the U.S. National Register ofRead more
Historic Places in 1976. The register's inventory says the church is “unique in the island because of its structure and architectural expression” and represents “the only sample of a fortified religious structure in the island, probably because it was traditionally used as a shelter for hurricanes, floods and other phenomena which it resisted through its massiveness.” The register also says the Loiza parish is "an ethnically distinct community, the only one of its type in Puerto Rico, which is characterized by a rich history of Afro-Hispanic folk and crafts activities."
In 1957, a citizens committee was formed to restore it. The church was listed on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2000. The church structure has massive walls and buttresses, which has helped it withstand natural disasters over the centuries. The church, named after Saint Patrick, was enlarged to its present size in 1729.
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Where is Loíza located?
Loíza is located in Loíza, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.4313 latitude, -65.8802 longitude.
What is the population of Loíza?
Loíza has a population of approximately 4,311 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,311
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Region
- Loíza
- Timezone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.4313, -65.8802
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Worth the detour from Loíza
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Old San Juan
A vibrant walled colonial city with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, two massive Spanish fortresses, and 500 years of history.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Mosquito Bay (Bioluminescent Bay), Vieques
The brightest bioluminescent bay in the world where microscopic organisms light up the water with an ethereal blue-green glow with every movement.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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