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San Sebastián

San Sebastián, known as 'El Pepino', is a mountain town southeast of Aguadilla, about 35 minutes away. It is the place to go for waterfalls, cool green hills and Puerto Rican countryside food. Paths to the falls are steep and slippery, and rivers rise quickly after rain.

Things to do in San Sebastián


Where to eat in San Sebastián


  • Restaurant

    Marisquería Jíbara

    A well-reviewed seafood restaurant in town.

    Tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; open noon to 10 p.m.

    Calle Padre Feliciano

  • Restaurant

    Martin's BBQ

    A local favorite chain for mofongo, chicken with rice and beans, pork chops and barbecue ribs.

    PR-111 km 15.8, Hato Arriba

Where to stay

Sunset Cliff in Aguadilla is a good base for visiting San Sebastián, about a 35-minute drive away.

Green lawn with a garden gazebo at the edge of the cliff, the guest house to the right and Aguadilla's bay and coastline below under a bright blue sky.

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

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.

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