What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Las Carreras?

The Playa Las Carreras is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Playa Las Carreras?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Las Carreras, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Playa Las Carreras good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Playa Las Carreras are usually strong.

Is the Playa Las Carreras good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Las Carreras secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Las Carreras?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Las Carreras.There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Trasmayo is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Las Carreras from parking?

The Playa Las Carreras has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Las Carreras?

There are 2 attractions near Playa Las Carreras that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Las Carreras?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Las Carreras is September. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Playa Las Carreras

#118 out of 224 in Loiza 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Loiza • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Playground El Bungalow 3 LOIZA

1.2km

Playground LA PLAYITA

7.7km

Park Plaza Municipal Carlos "Tata" Cirino

930m

Park Parque Parcelas Suárez

1.2km

Park Familia mucu

1.5km

Park Parque Vistamar

1.8km

Park Pasivo Santillana del Mar Park

1.9km

Park Reserva Natural Río Espíritu Santo

4.4km

Park Playa de Beau

4.5km

Park Parque Histórico Cueva María de la Cruz

4.6km

Park Secluded Beach

4.8km

Restaurant El Trasmayo

9.2 - Excellent 280m

Fast Food Restaurant Arepas to Go!

10 - Exceptional 630m

Restaurant LA TABERNA DE BOZO

9.8 - Exceptional 920m

Restaurant Pollo Picao

9.8 - Exceptional 930m

Restaurant El Sazón de Sylvia

9 - Excellent 940m

Restaurant El Parrilla

9 - Excellent 950m

Seafood Restaurant E. Rivera Mariscos

9.2 - Excellent 960m

Pizza Restaurant Bryan's Pizza

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Restaurant La Flama de Mami

9.6 - Exceptional 1km

Supermarket BC mini market & more

1.5km

Supermarket Supercolmado La Alborada

2.9km

Sandwich Shop The Market

4.6 - Tolerable 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind

9.8 - Exceptional 910m

Tourist Attraction Corecamar

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Bandera de Puerto Rico

9.6 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Bonita

10 - Exceptional 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Cueva Escondida

9.6 - Exceptional 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Vacía Talega

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Vacia Talega

7.4km

Tourist Attraction La Pocita de Titi Nery

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Piñones Spot

7.4 - Good 7.4km

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About

Playa Las Carreras is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 118th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 29.6 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Loiza settlement, just 4.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Loiza • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Playground El Bungalow 3 LOIZA

1.2km

Playground LA PLAYITA

7.7km

Park Plaza Municipal Carlos "Tata" Cirino

930m

Park Parque Parcelas Suárez

1.2km

Park Familia mucu

1.5km

Park Parque Vistamar

1.8km

Park Pasivo Santillana del Mar Park

1.9km

Park Reserva Natural Río Espíritu Santo

4.4km

Park Playa de Beau

4.5km

Park Parque Histórico Cueva María de la Cruz

4.6km

Park Secluded Beach

4.8km

Restaurant El Trasmayo

9.2 - Excellent 280m

Fast Food Restaurant Arepas to Go!

10 - Exceptional 630m

Restaurant LA TABERNA DE BOZO

9.8 - Exceptional 920m

Restaurant Pollo Picao

9.8 - Exceptional 930m

Restaurant El Sazón de Sylvia

9 - Excellent 940m

Restaurant El Parrilla

9 - Excellent 950m

Seafood Restaurant E. Rivera Mariscos

9.2 - Excellent 960m

Pizza Restaurant Bryan's Pizza

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Restaurant La Flama de Mami

9.6 - Exceptional 1km

Supermarket BC mini market & more

1.5km

Supermarket Supercolmado La Alborada

2.9km

Sandwich Shop The Market

4.6 - Tolerable 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind

9.8 - Exceptional 910m

Tourist Attraction Corecamar

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Bandera de Puerto Rico

9.6 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Bonita

10 - Exceptional 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Cueva Escondida

9.6 - Exceptional 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Vacía Talega

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Vacia Talega

7.4km

Tourist Attraction La Pocita de Titi Nery

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Piñones Spot

7.4 - Good 7.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Playa Rio Grande

7.2 Good

3.4km

Espiritu Santo Beach Playa Espiritu Santo

8.6 Excellent

4.5km

Playa de Beau

8 Very good

5.1km

Punta Miquillo Beach Playa Punta Miquillo

8.6 Excellent

6.3km

Playa Linda en Loiza

6.4 Pleasant

7.4km

Playa Vacia Talega

7.5 Very good

8.2km

Playa las Picuas

8.2 Very good

9.3km

Se Pasa Bien beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Loiza • 4.3km

Main locality of province

San Juan • 29.6km

Transport

Airport

SJU • 17.2km

Bus Station

Terminal de Carolina • 13.1km

Train Station

Universidad • 22.6km

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7 Good

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Rivo Lanza

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This coastal region is abundant in culinary delights, diverse marine life, and flourishing plant species. It's a sanctuary where crabs undergo molting to reproduce and sustain their population, while manatees gracefully swim across. The area is also home to a beautiful coral reef, perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

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Joseph C.

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The view is breathtaking, if you're into that kind of thing. The sand is plentiful, but let's be real, it's just a bunch of tiny rocks that get everywhere. And the water? Well, there's certainly a lot of it, but it's not like it's anything special. Just your average salty liquid. Overall, if you're looking for a generic beach experience, this place will do just fine.

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Cody McPherson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

One of the most stunning and picturesque beaches in Puerto Rico, but unfortunately, it lacks the necessary citizen awareness to keep it clean. There is a need for more trash cans to dispose of waste and for visitors to take responsibility for their garbage. Despite this issue, it remains an excellent destination for a day of sun, whether with family or alone, with a breathtaking view that is sure to impress. I highly recommend a visit to this beach.

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Kaspar Meier

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The idyllic beach offered a pleasant and exhilarating experience, with the balmy weather adding to the overall enjoyment. The abundance of activities and entertainment options ensured that the experience was nothing short of delightful.