Places to Visit in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, America

Places to Visit in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, America

Aguadilla is one of the cities of an unincorporated territory of the United States, Puerto Rico. It is one of the best tourist locations in Puerto Rico renowned for world famous beaches, skating fields and man-made and natural parks.

 

Geography of Aguadilla:

Aguadilla is situated in the northwestern end of Puerto Rico at the coordinates of 18°25′48″ N 67°9′16″ W and at an altitude of 99 meters. Aguadilla is spread over an area of 197.7 sq. km. It borders with Isabela in the east and Aguada in the south.

The major localities of Aguadilla are:

  • Aguadilla Pueblo
  • Borinquen
  • Ceiba Baja
  • Caimital Bajo
  • Maleza Baja

 

History of Aguadilla:

Aguadilla was initially part of Aguada territory, it became separate by the approval of Don Luis de Cordova in 1775. Roman Catholic Parish Church San Carlos Borromeo and Aguadilla City Hall are the historical identities of Aguadilla.

 

 

How to reach Aguadilla?

Aguadilla is served by Rafael Hernández Airport located 10 km away from the centre of the city. RHA operates flights from and to New York, Fort Lauderdale and Newark, catered by JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines respectively.

King Face Public Transportation Terminal is the major bus station that regularly receives buses from nearby cities and towns.

To move within the city, to reach airport and tourist destinations, tourists can use taxi or rental cars.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Aguadilla:

The major festivals take place in Aguadilla include:

  • Fiestas San Antonio – April
  • Beach Festival – June
  • Festival de la Música – July
  • Kite Festival –April

The prominent shopping malls in Aguadilla are:

  • Plaza Victoria
  • Plaza Ferram
  • Aguadilla Shopping Center
  • Aguadilla Mall

Tourists can visit the below food corners for quality and healthy food items:

  • Dario’s Gourmet Restaurant
  • Faro Suites Bar & Grill
  • Molina’s Restaurant
  • Mofongo Restaurant

Things to do in Aguadilla:

  • Skating
  • Surfing
  • Fishing
  • Swimming

 

Places of interest in Aguadilla:

Las Cascadas Water Park:

Las Cascadas Water Park is the largest water park in the Caribbean region, inaugurated in 1985. The features of the park include Crazy River, Aquatic Tunnel, Activity Pool, Speed Slides, Kiddie Pool, Wave Pool and Tropical Lazy River.

 

Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena:

The only ice skating facility in the Caribbean is Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena which was open in 2005. Other than ice skating it also features a sports bar, a dining room, a music room, boxing club. It is open year-round and during the Christmas season, AISA hosts numerous ice skating events.

 

Crash Boat Beach:

Crash Boat Beach is one of the famous beaches of Aguadilla offering fishing, jumping and swimming activities. It can be reachable through PR-107 road. Other beaches in Aguadilla include El Canto de Las Piedras Beach, Rompeolas Beach, Tamarindo Beach, Gas Chambers Beach, Surfer’s Beach and Wilderness Beach.

Other places of interest in Aguadilla are:

  • Aguadilla City Hall
  • Banyan Treehouse
  • Campanitas de Cristal Fountain
  • Cathedral San Carlos Barromeo
  • Cristobal Colón Park
  • El Merendero
  • Fisherman’s Monument
  • Jardin del Atlántico Square
  • Old Sugar Pier
  • Paseo Miguel Garcia Mendez
  • Punta Borinquen Lighthouse Ruins
  • Punta Borinquen Lighthouse
  • Ramey Skate Park
  • Youth Fountain Juan Ponce de León Park

 

Best time to visit Aguadilla:

Between December and April will be the best time to trip Aguadilla to explore stunning beaches, parks and to celebrate festivals.

 

Accommodation options in Aguadilla:

Aguadilla houses several famous resorts and hotels with amazing amenities and services such as spa, airport shuttle, doctor on call and beachfront dining. A list of prominent hotels in Aguadilla includes:

  • IHP Hotel El Faro
  • Courtyard by Marriott Aguadilla
  • La Cima Hotel
  • Hacienda El Pedregal
  • Hotel Hacienda Los Castillos
  • Hotel Villa Forin
  • Aguadilla Guest House
  • Ramey Guest House
  • Faro Hotels Suites
  • Cielo Mar
  • Pardo’s Guesthouse
  • A La Bella Noni
  • Marina Real Apartments
  • Casa de Playa

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