# Toa Baja

Toa Baja is a municipality and town of 75,000 residents (2020) in the Toa Valley region of San Juan's metropolitan area in Puerto Rico along the island's Atlantic coast. The municipality is home to Levittown, one of the most important suburban communities of San Juan. Toa Baja is known as the "Underwater City".

## Understand

Toa Baja is divided into 5 barrios, including the barrio referred to as Pueblo with the municipal buildings, a Roman Catholic church, and a main recreational plaza.
Toa Baja is known for its scenic views and beaches. Located near the capital city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, it has rivers and beaches, nightlife and dining, a national park and historic ruins of old sugar plantations.

## Get in

* San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
* Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
* Ponce: Mercedita Airport

### By car

Toa Baja is accessible from PR-22, PR-2, PR-165, and PR-167. Toa Baja is approximately 25 minutes from the capital of Puerto Rico; however, during rush hour, it may take much longer.

## Get around

Toa Baja is best accessed by car.

## See

* 18.442348-66.2539651 Toa Baja Pueblo (downtown Toa Baja). See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops. You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities. (updated Apr 2022)
* 18.466389-66.1363892 Fortín San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo). Daily. Historic fortress and UNESCO site.
* 18.472364-66.136753 Isla de Cabras, Calle Manuel Enrique, carretera 870, Barrio Palo Seco, ☏ +1 787-788-0440. Daily. Peninsula with recreational park, scenic view of El Morro, a shooting range and ruins of a leper colony.
* 18.472364-66.136754 Hacienda Azucarera Santa Elena, Sugar Mill Ruins, 1.44 miles north of PR Route 2 Bridge Over Rio De La Plata. Impressive ruins of Spanish Colonial architecture.
* 18.438688-66.1970095 Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Vía Arco Iris, Sabana Seca, ☏ +1 787-261-0202. Sports arena.
* 18.443454-66.2552966 Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol, Calle Las Flores 45, ☏ +1 787-794-1327. Catholic church.
* 18.475833-66.2552787 Río de la Plata. Major river.

## Do

* 18.474659-66.1862871 Punta Salinas Beach (Balneario Punta Salinas), PR-165, Barrio Sabana Seca, ☏ +1 787-795-3325. Beach with lifeguards, showers, bathrooms, green areas for recreation including basketball courts, beach volleyball. $5.50 for parking.
* 18.387881-66.2476552 Saint Ferdinand patronal festival (Fiestas Patronales de San Fernando). Toa Baja's annual patronal festival is held in late May and features amusement rides, food, and live entertainment. (updated Mar 2022)
* 18.333333-66.2366673 Lago La Plata (La Plata Lake). Good place for fishing, and relaxing. (updated Apr 2022)

## Buy

* 18.41335-66.254451 Walmart Supercenter, Carr #2 Sector La Virgencita Inter, ☏ +1 787-641-5656. Daily 06:00-23:00. Discount department and grocery store. (updated Apr 2022)

## Eat

* 18.40035-66.2123231 Rica China, Carr. 863, in Barrio Pajaros, ☏ +1 787-251-5710. Su-Th 10:00–21:30, F Sa 10:30–22:00. Puerto Rican Chinese cuisine. (updated Mar 2022)
* 18.39964-66.210772 New King Cream, PR-863 Km. 0.6, Barrio Pajaros, ☏ +1 787-314-5199. M-Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 13:00–21:00. Ice cream shop.
* 18.45075-66.182893 KaFFeina PR, Av. del Valle and Blvd. Levittown/PR-868, ☏ +1 787 925-1187. 08:00–15:00 (closed Mondays). Cozy coffee shop.

## Drink

* 18.450578-66.1761961 La Cabaña Bar & Grill, Urbanización Levittown Ave. Dos Palmas Local #2832, ☏ +1 787-784-8484. Restaurant.

## Sleep

* 18.4569701 Comfort Inn & Suites, 1829 Av. del Valle, ☏ +1 787-641-9090. 3-star hotel

## Go next

* Cataño
* Dorado
* Toa Alta