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Travel Guide to help you plan a great vacation in Aguadilla Puerto Rico, complete with attractions, things to do, best hotels, beaches, basic facts, airport information, car rentals, maps and more.
Basic Facts about Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
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+ Basic Facts - Aguadilla
- Area: Total: 76.3 sq mi (197.7 km2), Land: 36.6 sq mi (94.7 km2), Water: 39.0 sq mi (100.9 km2)
- Area Codes: 787, 939
- Coordinates: 18°25′48″N 67°9′16″W
- Currency: U.S. Dollars.
- Demonym: Aguadillanos
- Electric: Current is 110 volts AC, same as the United States.
- Language: Spanish is the preferred language but most locals around tourist areas speak English.
- Mayor of Cabo Rojo: Hon. Carlos Méndez Martínez
- Population: 53,164 (2017) US Census
- Slogan: “El Jardin del Atlantico / “El Nuevo Jardín del Atlántico” / “La Villa del Ojo de Agua”/ “El Pueblo de los Tiburones”
- Temperature: Average of 79-82 F.
- Tourism Information Office: Muñoz Rivera Street, Ruiz Rivera #43, La Campana Building Tel. (787) 255-1560
- Zip Codes: 00603, 00604, 00605, 00690
Sources: Enciclopedia de Puerto RicoTop Points of Interest & Things to Do in Aguadilla, PR
The Beaches of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
The beaches are certainly the main attraction for both tourists and residents of the island. Aguadilla is no typical Caribbean destination, you won’t resorts and hotels dotted along the shoreline since the US government decided to build their Army base along Aguadilla’s gorgeous coastline, ironically the Army base kept it more natural and uncrowded. Aguadilla is most popular among surfers that enjoy a more rugged natural experience with plenty of room to ride the waves.
To enjoy the beaches of Aguadilla, a car rental is a must, once off the busy highway, visitors will be immersed in an authentic non-touristy town with gems to explore at the end of residential streets and bumpy dirt roads. Those that seek a more adventurous beach experience will enjoy the most scenic and most breathtaking spots by taking a 20 minute hike to Survival. For those that prefer a more cultural scene, there are various beaches popular among locals offering best conditions for swimming where you’ll find local food and nearby restaurants.
Playa Colon
Punta Borinquen Golf & Country Club
+ Punta Borinquen Golf & Country Club
With 18 holes with beautiful ocean views in each one, you’ll want to take your time in this challenging course, often referred to as the best value in Puerto Rico. Best time to play is in the morning, but if you’re a sunset lover, afternoon is a magnificent time to play. The course is very open, no view is blocked, but the wind gusts make the course very challenging. Punta Borinquen Golf Course offers a driving range and practice green with reasonable fees. Best times to play is during the morning, it rarely gets crowded, atmosphere is very relaxed. The airport is next door, you’ll have planes flying over making it even more interesting during the game. Interesting facts: The course opened in 1940, built for the military of the Fort Ramey Base. President Dwight D. Eisenhower played at this course. Course was designed by Fred Garbin.
- Address: Golf Rd, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico 00603
- Phone: +1 787-890-2987
- For Hours, events and more info: Visit their Facebook Page
Plaza de Recreo de Aguadilla
+ Plaza de Recreo de Aguadilla
Just like all municipalities in Puerto Rico, the town has the traditional square (plaza), where locals gather to chat with friends, attend cultural events, and simply relax and take a break from shopping on the small shops surrounding the plaza. Across the plaza is the Catholic church and Alcaldia (Mayor’s Office). Puerto Rican history buffs visit Plaza de Recreo to see the statue of Rafael Hernandez (1892-1965), born in Aguadilla, famous composer of “La Isla Preciosa“.
Map of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Beaches, Hotels & Points of Interest
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