There are a few options to take a bike ride around Aguadilla Bay, especially along the beaches like Jobos, Surfers, and Crash Boat. The Aguadilla Coastal Trail is a popular mountain biking trail with a mixture of double-track, paved, and singletrack sections. It is one of the longest trails on the island and there are options to exit the trail early if you don’t want to complete the entire route.

Aguadilla Bay is walkable there are a few places to wander around on foot including the Paseo Real Marina which stretches for 1.5 miles along the oceanfront, a great place for a morning walk or run. A stroll through the city center to explore the shops, restaurants, bars, and other attractions is a good way to get a feel for the town. Walking around the beautiful bay and along the many spectacular beaches in Aguadilla is a nice way to spend some time.

There are plenty of options to take a boat ride in the waters in and around Aguadilla Bay. There are options for day trips that take passengers out into the beautiful calm turquoise Caribbean waters for some snorkeling, or diving to see the array of marine life. There are options to take an exhilarating ride on a banana boat around the beach areas. Sunset cruises are also available in the evening. 

Renting a car is highly recommended when visiting Aguadilla Bay. Due to limited or no public transportation options, a car is one of the only ways to get around the area. Aguadilla is connected to other areas by several main roads making it easy to travel to other destinations in the country. 

There are taxis available in the city which can be found at the airport and outside hotels. It is also a good idea to call and order a taxi from a local company. You can have the hotel receptionist or restaurant call and order one for you. There are no Uber’s in the area. 

Aguadilla Bay is walkable there are a few places to wander around on foot including the Paseo Real Marina which stretches for 1.5 miles along the oceanfront, a great place for a morning walk or run. A stroll through the city center to explore the shops, restaurants, bars, and other attractions is a good way to get a feel for the town. Walking around the beautiful bay and along the many spectacular beaches in Aguadilla is a nice way to spend some time. 

Yes, you can take a bike ride around Aguadilla Bay, especially along the beaches like Jobos, Surfers, and Crash Boat. The Aguadilla Coastal Trail is a popular mountain biking trail with a mixture of double-track, paved, and singletrack sections. It is one of the longest trails on the island and there are options to exit the trail early if you don’t want to complete the entire route. 

Aguadilla Bay is considered a very safe destination to visit. Take the necessary precautions when sightseeing, use common sense, and keep your valuables out of sight from pickpockets, especially in crowded areas like markets, and tourist attractions. At night stay in well-lit and populated areas, and use reputable transportation companies instead of taking rides from strangers. 

There is a vibrant shopping scene for visitors to explore in Aguadilla. The coastal town offers a mixture of local markets, unique boutiques, malls, and shopping centers that include Aguadilla Mall, Aguadilla Shopping Center, Plaza Ferram, and Plaza Victoria. These shopping destinations are a great place to wander around and see the locals producing handcrafted souvenirs and other locally made items. The malls sell major brands and designer clothing, there are some outlet stores too where visitors can shop for discounted items. The heart of the city is filled with busy streets that are lined with colorful shops and vendors selling everything from traditional Puerto Rican crafts to one-of-a-kind gifts. 

Aguadilla is home to 32 beaches, it is part of the Porta del Sol tourist region which is highlighted for its beaches and surfing. This town has the most beaches on the island some of the best surfing beaches are Surfer’s, Gas Chambers, Crash Boat, Wishing Well, and Wilderness Beach. Aguadilla has been the host of surfing competitions like the ISA World Championship in 1988. Each of the beaches here offers its distinct appeal such as Crash Boat Beach which is one of the most iconic beaches in the country boasting some fierce waves from the Atlantic Ocean for excellent surfing conditions. This beach is one of the top ten in the country and is recognized for its soft white sand and crystal clear waters that are great for swimming and snorkeling. There is a distinctive pier at Crash Boat Beach that people use to jump off into the turquoise waters, it was also formerly used by the US Air Force. Pena Blanca is an idyllic beach nestled into a rocky cliff on Aguadilla’s coastal corners, it’s a hidden gem on the west coast. Parque Colon Beach is an iconic beach in Aguadilla with views of Aguadilla Bay, it features a long stretch of soft white sand and beautiful calm shallow turquoise waters. In front of the beach is Colombus Park known for its famous tree house that is built into a giant Banyan tree. It is a large wooden structure built around the tree with stairs, walkways, overlooks, and benches with signs along the route describing the tree itself as well as other ecological and historical facts, all written from the tree’s point of view. 

Aguadilla is home to several excellent surfing beaches, with its location on the northern portion of the west coast of Puerto Rico where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean creating some epic waves. Some of the popular surfing beaches include Crash Boat Beach, Crash Point Beach, Gas Chambers Beach, Surfer’s Beach, Wilderness Beach, and Wishing Well Beach. Both Surfer and Survival Beach are great for surfing but also offer visitors some excellent views, both are off the beaten path making their locations unique. You can walk from Surfer Beach to Survival Beach during low tide.

The official languages spoken in Aguadila Bay are Spanish and English. Many people speak fluent English, especially in hotels and restaurants. We recommend getting a good English/Spanish guidebook and learning the basic questions like please, thank you, and numbers 1-10.

Aguadilla boasts a tropical monsoon climate with average temperatures around 85F degrees. The weather is warm and tropical with humidity in the summertime and some afternoon thunderstorms. The best time to visit is from December to April with a favorable climate and average temperatures around 83F. This time of year is favorable with sunshine-filled days and clear skies, it is dry and comfortable and ideal for the beach and exploring other activities. May to November is the rainy season with warmer temperatures and an increase in humidity, afternoon rain showers are common on the west coast. This time of year is the low season when prices of accommodations, and flights can be lower and the crowds are less.

The currency of Aguadilla Bay is the US dollar.

The charming downtown area of Aguadilla is brimming with fantastic restaurants serving up delicious dishes. There are restaurants dishing up tasty traditional Puerto Rican cuisine with iconic and unique dishes like mofongo. There are waterfront and beachfront restaurants boasting spectacular views and serving fresh fish and seafood as well as Boricua-style seafood dishes like yellow mofongo stuffed with shrimp and octopus. There’s a wide variety of places to eat in Aguadilla which makes it a culinary haven for food lovers, there’s everything from Thai food to Venezuelan Arepas and Puerto Rican chocolate truffles. Puerto Rican Street food is very popular in Aguadilla there is a surplus of food carts scattered throughout the town serving up delicious eats like piping hot fresh empanadas, and other street food delicacies.

Food is a very important part of Puerto Rico’s culture blending elements of Spanish, African, and native Taino cuisine into delicious dishes full of flavor. Some of the staple dishes to try on the island include mofongo; deep-fried green plantains, and tostones; double deep-fried plantain wheels, and lechon asado; a slow spit-roasted* pork dish with mouthwatering meat and crispy skin which has been declared a Puerto Rican culinary legacy. Pinchos are a Puerto Rican version of kebabs either made with chicken, beef, or pork.

There are some excellent nightlife opportunities to be found in Aguadilla Bay. The downtown area is bustling after dark with numerous restaurants, bars, and clubs scattered throughout the area. The beaches and bars are a great place to relax at the end of the day and watch a spectacular sunset with a cocktail and some live entertainment. 

In case of an emergency dial 919 for an ambulance or fire, 911 for the police.

Hospital:

Hospital Buen Samaritano tel. 787-658-0200.