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
Mayagüez
Mayagüez, the 'Sultana del Oeste', is the west coast's main city and home of the University of Puerto Rico's Mayagüez campus. Its downtown is built around Plaza Colón, with a cathedral, a historic theater and old bakeries a short walk apart. It is about 40 minutes from Aguadilla by PR-2.
Things to do in Mayagüez
History
Plaza Colón
The main downtown square, with a Columbus statue ringed by 16 bronze figures, shady trees and the cathedral on one side. It fills with lights at Christmas and hosts the Mango Festival in June.
Tip: Go early in the day or around sunset, when it is cooler.
History
Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
The cathedral on Plaza Colón. The present church dates from 1836; the 1918 earthquake destroyed its ceiling and it was rebuilt in 1922.
History
Teatro Yagüez
A grand theater built in 1909, gutted by fire in 1919 and reopened in 1921. It is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and still hosts shows.
Tip: Check the theater's schedule: the best way to see the inside is at a show.
Viewpoint
Paseo del Litoral "Shorty" Castro
A waterfront promenade on the bay, popular for walking, exercise, festivals and watching the sunset.
Nature
Tropical Agricultural Research Station (USDA)
A research garden next to the university with tropical plants like the traveler's tree, cinnamon and torch ginger, open for self-guided walks.
Tip: Open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Attraction
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Mayagüez (El Colegio)
The UPR campus founded in 1911 as the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, known for engineering and science. It has a planetarium.
Attraction
Cervecería India
The brewery behind India and Medalla Light, brewing in Mayagüez since 1937. Its whistle still marks the workday across town.
Tip: Tours are only offered at times or by appointment, so call before you go.
Where to eat in Mayagüez
Café
Ricomini Bakery
A downtown bakery and breakfast spot that is an institution on the west coast.
Café
Brazo Gitano Franco
E. Franco & Co. opened in the late 1850s and is famous for its brazo gitano, a rolled cake.
Tip: A boxed brazo gitano is a classic gift to take home.
Café
Antojitos (Plaza del Mercado)
A small café at stall 6 inside the Plaza del Mercado, the public market on Calle Pablo Casals.
Tip: It opens early; confirm hours before going.
Café
Friend's Café
A popular coffee shop serving coffee and breakfast near the Mayagüez Mall.
Restaurant
González Sea Food
A seafood restaurant on PR-102, the coast road that continues south to the Joyuda seafood strip in Cabo Rojo.
Where to stay
Sunset Cliff in Aguadilla is a good base for visiting Mayagüez, about a 40-minute drive away.
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.