Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Sunset Cliff
A two-bedroom guest house on a cliff above Playa Rompeolas, with open views of the Aguadilla coast.
- 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms · 2 beds
- 1 bathroom
Explore the West
Aguada
Aguada, just south of Aguadilla, mixes a calm public beach and a coastal road of seafood spots with historic sites tied to the Spanish colonial era and inland cacao farms.
Things to do in Aguada
Beach
Balneario Pico de Piedra
Aguada's public beach, with sandy shore and generally calm water suited to families. It has lifeguards, parking, showers, gazebos and food kiosks.
Tip: Desecheo Island is visible offshore on clear days.
History
La Cruz de Colón
A white cross and small plaza on the coastal road marking one of the traditional sites of Columbus's 1493 landing. The exact landing spot is still debated.
History
Ermita del Espinar
Stone ruins of an early Franciscan chapel, preserved inside the modern Parroquia Santuario Protomártires de la Inmaculada Concepción. It is a short visit.
History
Plaza Pública & Iglesia San Francisco de Asís
The town square with city hall, a bronze statue of Columbus and the neo-Gothic San Francisco de Asís church with its tall white twin spires.
Attraction
Pirámide de Aguada
A privately built pyramid inspired by pre-Columbian architecture, visible from PR-411 in the hills. It is a popular photo stop.
Nature
Salto El Atalaya (Salto La Loca)
A waterfall surrounded by vegetation, reached by a 5–7 minute walk that passes small cascades and pools.
Tip: Park before the last neighborhood street; the road is narrow.
Attraction
Earthship Puerto Rico
Off-grid, hurricane-resistant homes built from natural and recycled materials, open for tours and stays. Tours were reported Wednesday to Sunday.
Tip: Check Instagram @earthship.pr before visiting.
Attraction
Hacienda Jeanmarie
A cacao farm offering tours that show the process from the plant to finished chocolate.
Tip: Book ahead.
Where to eat in Aguada
Restaurant
Guayabo's Sea Breeze
A waterfront restaurant and bar serving fish, seafood and mofongos. Lobster-stuffed mofongo and churrasco are diner favorites.
Tip: A good seaside lunch stop.
Restaurant
La Casa del Dorado
A seafood restaurant on the coastal road, recommended by locals for its whole fried red snapper.
Café
Pausa Café
A breakfast and coffee spot with waffles, French toast and Puerto Rican plates. It also sells mugs by local artisans.
Restaurant
Ylang Ylang Restaurant
A contemporary Caribbean restaurant inside El Oasis Hotel in the hills, using local ingredients. Best for an unhurried meal.
Where to stay
Sunset Cliff in Aguadilla is a good base for visiting Aguada.
Other towns in the west
Independent recommendations based on public guides and reviews, checked in November 2026. Stay West PR has no business relationship with these places. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.