Travel & Sports: Puerto Rico ©2010 Travel & Sports® Inc. Select Language English | Español | Deutsch | Francais | Portugues Expert Help | Email this page | 40169 | Packages / Coupons / Auctions | Create Your MasterGuide™ | Advertise Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Aguadilla Garden of the Atlantic. By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008 Aguadilla is known as the “Garden of the Atlantic.” The name comes from the colorful sponges and marine life prevalent in this area. It is also internationally known for its world-class surfing beaches. As you approach the town from the east on Rt 2, you pass the exit for the airport. If you take this exit (Rt 110), you come to the Rafael Hernández Airport at the converted Ramey Air Force Base. Now a major civilian airport, it features the longest runways in the Caribbean and ... (more) Playa Crash Boat, /Dean Where to Stay, What to Do, Who Can Help: Accommodations Airline Reservations Airports/Ferries/Docks/Train Artisans & Galleries Attractions & Sights Beaches Car Rental Diving & Snorkeling Events Golf Info-PRTC Information Nature/Adventure Públicos Sailing & Watersports Shopping Sightseeing Taxis Aguadilla: Accommodations Courtyard by Marriott - Aguadilla $169-169 (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-658-8000 787-658-8020FX $169-169, 150 Belt Rd & West Parade Rd. Ideal for business or leisure travellers. Resort-like setting on the West coast of Puerto Rico. Aquatic playground for the kids. Friendly staff and unbeatable location await you. El Pedregal Hotel $75-100 (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-891-6068 787-882-2865 787-882-2885FX $75-100, 27 Rt 111 Km 0.1, Cuesta Nueva St. Enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean & Caribbean sunsets. Elegant rooms with beautiful furniture, in-room phones. Cable TV, parking, restaurant, bar and pools. Honeymoon packages available. 5 minutes from Ramey Golf and beautiful beaches. Faro Hotels Suites $85-125 (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-9000 787-997-3276 787-997-2116FX $85-125, 78 Wing Street & West Parade, Ramey Base. Close to lovely beaches, golf, tennis and much more. Enjoy our poolside restaurant. We work hard to maintain the highest quality service. Come visit us and be a part of our family. Hotel Cielo Mar $80-105 (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-882-5959 787-882-5960 787-882-5577FX $80-105, 72 Rt 111, 84 Montemar Ave. The most breathtaking panorama in the northwest. At dusk, the scenery takes on a golden shade. Room amenities include phone, baths, cable TV. Private balconies overlooking the water. Convention center for 700 people. La Cima Hotel & Suites $99-220 (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-2016 787-890-2017FX $99-220, 47 Rt 110 Km 9.2, Bo. Maleza Alta. Located in one of Puerto Rico's most tranquil areas. Rooms offer cable TV, phones & daily room service. Lounge & 2 restaurants. Conference rooms for 100. Pool, Jacuzzi, exercise & game room. 2 apartments. Close access to six beautiful beaches & golf course. Parador Country Inn, Faro Hotel $75-100 (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-882-8000 866-321-9191 787-891-3110FX $75-100, 75 Rt 107 Km 1.2. A true, simple and comfortable resort for a relaxing stay. Our rooms have cable TV Wifi DSL and telephones. Close to the major beaches (such as Crash Boat). Great midway stop on your travel through the West. Founded in 1990. Symbol Key: Sponsors, PRTC Endorsed, Studios, Apartment/Condos, Rooms, Suites, Villas, Air conditioned, Business Center, Casinos, Health/Exercise Facilities, Honeymoon Packages, Internet, Fast, Kitchens in some/all units, Mesones Gastronómicos, Meeting Facilities, Paradores, Pool, Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages, Restaurants & Clubs, Tennis, Watersports (misc.). Aguadilla: Airline Reservations Continental Airlines - Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 877-499-5039 787-890-2993FX Aeropuerto R. Hernández Hangar 405. continental.com JetBlue Airways - Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 800-538-2583 787-890-1680 787-253-3300 Airport Aguadilla. jetblue.com Symbol Key: Sponsors, Airline Reservations. Aguadilla: Airports/Ferries/Docks/Train Aguadilla Airport, Rafael Hernández (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-890-6075 787-891-2286 787-890-5277FX North of Rt 2 on Rt 110 between Aguadilla & Isabela. prpa.gobierno.pr The longest runways in the Caribbean. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Aguadilla: Artisans & Galleries Aguadilla Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Santos, bobbin lace and ceramics. Galería Iberoamericana (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-882-3220 Rt 107 Km 2.1. galeria-iberoamericana.com Art Gallery featuring many local artists. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Aguadilla: Attractions & Sights Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-819-5555 ext 221 787-819-5566FX 787-882-2550FX Rt 442, just before Parque de Colón. aguadillaiceskatingarena.com New ice skating rink. This facility is the first of its kind in the Caribbean. Banyan Tree House (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Parque de Colón. Located next to La Cruz de Colón, this huge tree house is woven throughout an even larger Banyan tree. Remarkably, the tree house is freestanding and is not attached to the tree in any manner. Great for kids. El Faro Punta Borinquen (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Lighthouse on the north end of town. Closed to the public, but may be seen from the road. El Merendero (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 2, southbound lane, just south of Aguadilla Mall. Lookout point with a commanding view of Mona Passage and Aguadilla Bay. El Parterre (Ojo de Agua) (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 111, 3 blocks north of the plaza. Gracious, small plaza currently under renovation. Fuente del Indio (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 442 at the south end of town. A monument and fountain celebrating the Indian heritage of the area. Iglesia San Carlos Borromeo (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-0575 787-891-7481 787-891-3622FX San Carlos St. This church, built in the neoclassic style, was founded in 1780. Jardin del Atlántico Park (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Luís Muñoz Rivera St. & Catalanes St. La Cruz de Colón (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Parque Colón. Soaring monument to the reputed location of Columbus' first landing in Puerto Rico. Monumento a Rafael Hernández (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Plaza de Recreo de Aguadilla. Monument honoring one of Puerto Rico's greatest composers. Monumento al Pescador (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 111, just north of the harbor. New monument to the fishermen. In the a small plaza. Monumento en Memoria de los que Perecieron en 1918 (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 4440, behind Pista de Patinaje. Plaque in the park memorializing those who perished during World War 1. Parque Acuático Las Cascadas (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-819-1030 787-819-0950 787-819-0730FX Rt 2 Km 126.5. A newly remodeled water park. Parque de Colón (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX End of Rt 4440, Yumet St. The major park in Aguadilla. Set on the shoreline with a beach, children's playground, recreational areas, monuments, the Banyan tree house and food kiosks. Parterre J. de Jesús Esteves (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Luís Muñoz Rivera St & Gonzalo Firipo St. A park named for the lawyer and poet, José de Jesús Esteves. Paseo de Surfers (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 440, in front of Coliseo Luis T. Díaz. An excellent area for enjoying the sunset. Plaza de Recreo Rafael Hernández (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Skate and Splash Park (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Borinquen St, Gate 1, old Ramey AFB. A small park with a concrete skate bowl and water effects for kids of all ages. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Attractions & Sights. Aguadilla: Beaches Gas Chamber (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX North of Playa Crash Boat about 500m. One of Aguadilla's most famous surfing areas. There is very little parking and no beach area, just coral. Parque El Canto de Las Piedras (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 111. Small beach area with rock outcroppings and benches. Reached by walking down the path north of the cemetery and between the houses. Playa Crash Boat (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX End of Rt 458, off Rt 107. A popular sports beach and dive spot located just north of Aguadilla on the west coast. Playa Crash Point (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 107, through the golf course, down the hill on the left. Beautiful beach, backed right up to the cliffs behind the golf course. Playa de Colón (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Parque de Colón. Set in Aguadilla's major public park. Playa La Ponderosa (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 107, turn into and drive past the golf course. In front of Las Ruinas del Viejo Faro Español. Playa Peña Blanca (Wishing Well) (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 107, north of Crash Boat, ask for directions. Small beach and circular sitting area (on a small rise next to the beach). Playa Rompe Olas (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 111 at the north end of town. This is the beach at the Aguadilla harbor. You will find fishing boats pulled up along the shoreline. Playa Tamarindo (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt Cuesta Nueva. Beautiful hidden beach in the city of Aguadilla. Next to the Playa El Canto de las Piedras. Here you will find the Club Náutico. Playa Wilderness (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 107, turn into golf course, drive to the end of the road. A very large tree-lined beach and major surfing spot, past Las Ruinas del Viejo Faro Español. Not for bathing. Surfer's Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Old Ramey Base. Large tree-lined beach area at the northwest tip of the Island. The famous Table Top and Survivor surfing areas are found at the northern end of the beach. To find the beach, ask locally for specific directions. Not for bathing. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Beaches, Diving & Snorkeling, Star Listing, Surfing. Aguadilla: Car Rental Avis - Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-3311 787-890-3311FX Rafael Hernandez Airport, Ramey Base. Budget - Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-1110 787-882-8787 787-890-1110FX Airport Aguadilla. Dollar Car Rental - Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-3352 787-890-3354FX Rafael Hernandez Airport. Enterprise Rent a Car (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-3732 Rafael Hernández Air Port. Hertz - Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-5650 787-890-5650FX Rafael Hernández Airport. Popular Auto - Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-4848 787-890-0320FX 245 Belt St. Ramey. make your reservation on www.popularautorentals.com Thrifty - Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-290-4070 787-290-4079FX Rafael Hernandez INTL Airport (Aguadilla Airport). Symbol Key: Sponsors, Car Rental. Aguadilla: Diving & Snorkeling Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-6071 787-890-6071FX Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey. SCUBA trips, PADI & SSI certifications (accepting referrals). guided open water tours. Equipment rental/repairs . Nitrox available. Bicycle Tours & Rentals for all levels. NEW! surf lessons & rentals...NSSIA certified instructors.. Puerto Rico Technical Diving Center (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-997-3483 787-431-0535 787-997-3483FX Rt 107 Km 4.0. Dive travel packages, specialty and technical training SCR and CCR rebreather training and equipment rental/sales. Symbol Key: Sponsors, PRTC Endorsed, Biking, Diving-Certification, Diving-Nitrox (EAN), Diving-Equipment, Diving & Snorkeling, Diving-Night, Diving-Reef, Diving-Shore, Diving-Wall, Diving-Wreck, Snorkel, Surfing, Nature/Adventure. Aguadilla: Events Aguadilla Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 11/12/2010 - 11/14/2010 Main plaza. A festival commemorating the patron saint San Carlos Borromeo, includes music, games and food kiosks. Carnaval Aguadillano (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 12/05/2010 - 12/05/2010 Plaza Plácido Acevedo to Plaza Rafael Hernández Colón. A Christmas parade that will include floats, music and fun activities along the way. Festival de la Chiringa (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 04/24/2010 - 04/25/2010 Parque Colón. This festival, geared toward the Chiringa (kite), includes food kiosks, music and kite flying. Great fun for kids. Festival de Rafael Hernández (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 12/11/2010 - 12/12/2010 Plaza de recreo Rafael Hernández. A musical festival highlighting the famed composer. Festival de Verano Crash Boat (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 05/21/2010 - 05/23/2010 Crash Boat Beach. A summer event that will include food kiosks, music and more. Festival del Natalicio José de Diego (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 04/14/2010 - 04/14/2010 Festival Día del Amor (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 02/13/2011 - 02/13/2011 Main plaza. This is a Valentine's Day festival with music, food kiosks and more. Fiesta de la Bahía en Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 10/30/2010 - 10/31/2010 Marina St. This event features music, arts, kiosks, a wide variety of contests and more. The last day features the Jaicoa Marathon, a 4.5 mile run beginning at the Plaza Rafael Hernández along the Jaicoa Range, Rt #2. Novena a la Virgen del Carmen (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 07/09/2010 - 07/11/2010 Begins at the plaza. The Novena in honor of the patroness of fishermen begins on the 9th of July with celebrations followed by a procession to the sea on the 16th. Parrandón Navideño (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX 12/11/2010 - 12/12/2010 Public Plaza in the San Antonio Community, Rt 110 or Rt.459. A traditional caroling festivity that will include many Puerto Rican Christmas ballads, with artisan exhibits, food kiosks and fun. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Aguadilla: Golf Punta Borinquen Golf (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-2987 787-890-1196FX Rt 107, north of town. A public golf course set along views of the ocean and a lighthouse. Located on a former Air Force Base, this course - a favorite of President Eisenhower - was built in 1940 for the US Air Force golf aficionados. Holes/Yards: 18/6819. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Golf. Aguadilla: Info-PRTC Aguadilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-890-3315 787-890-0022FX In the Rafael Hernández Airport. gotopuertorico.com Official Tourism Information Center. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Info-PRTC. Aguadilla: Information Aguadilla Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX San Carlos Ave. front of plaza. Erected in 1922 to replace the 1722 structure that was destroyed by a 1918 earthquake. Aguadilla Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX San Carlos Ave. front of plaza. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Information. Aguadilla: Nature/Adventure Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-6071 787-890-6071FX Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey. SCUBA/snorkeling tours, courses, sales & Rentals. Bicycle tours alongside coastal trails. New! surf lessons/rentals... Stand UP Paddle Boards (SUP'S), lessons & rentals. Symbol Key: Sponsors, PRTC Endorsed, Biking, Bird-Watching, Diving & Snorkeling, Snorkel, Surfing, Nature/Adventure. Aguadilla: Públicos Blue Line (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-4550 787-765-7733 Plaza de Recreo. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Aguadilla: Sailing & Watersports Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-890-6071 787-890-6071FX Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey. SCUBA trips, PADI & NAUI certifications (accepting referrals). guided open water tours. Equipment rental/repairs . Nitrox available. Bicycle Tours & Rentals for all levels. NEW! surf lessons & rentals...NSSIA certified instructors. Symbol Key: Sponsors, PRTC Endorsed, Biking, Diving & Snorkeling, Sailing & Watersports, Snorkel, Surfing, Nature/Adventure. Aguadilla: Shopping Aguadilla Shopping Mall (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-882-0014 787-891-1570 Rt 2 Km 126.5. 75 Stores. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Aguadilla: Sightseeing Imperial Limousine Services (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla Ask for any special travelandsports.com offers when you call. 787-882-8842 787-510-3949 787-882-8842FX Rt 2 Km 122.6, Bo. Caimital. Hummer and Lincoln limousine tours of (1) Aguadilla, Rincón, Isabela, (2) Cabo Rojo, Lajas, La Parguera, San Germán and (3) Ponce. Symbol Key: Sponsors, PRTC Endorsed, Children's Activities, Limousines, Sightseeing. Aguadilla: Taxis Ramey Taxi (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-819-1235 787-314-6675CL Service is from the Aguadilla Airport. Symbol Key: Sponsors.