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Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

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Aguadilla

Northwest surf & beaches~69 mi from San JuanCoastal

Aguadilla is a coastal city on the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west and neighboring Aguada, Moca, and Isabela. Spread across 15 barrios plus Aguadilla Pueblo, it is home to 54,137 residents and serves as the principal city and core of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Founded in 1775 by Luis de Córdova, though the area was inhabited and already known as Aguadilla before 1770, the town’s church construction and path toward becoming an independent village began that same year, with formal founding recognized in 1780. Today the city’s coastline anchors on-water activity at Crash Boat, complemented by a cluster of restaurants and nightlife spots that give the pueblo an active dining and evening scene.

Aguadilla
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For visitors

Visitors come for Crash Boat's on-water activities along the Atlantic coast and a compact pueblo scene with varied restaurants and nightlife options.

Hiking
Beaches and water
Eat and drink
Nightlife
Fiestas patronales
For living hereResidents live in a coastal city that anchors a wider metropolitan area, with a spread of 15 barrios and a walkable pueblo offering dining and nightlife close to home.Living in Aguadilla: rent, commute, schools & safety

At a glance

Region
West
Setting
Coastal
Distance
~69 mi from San Juan
Population
54,137 (Census estimate, 2020–2024)
Founded
1775
Median rent
$509/mo
Median income
$21,540/yr
Area
36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²)
Fiestas patronales
Saint Charles Borromeo · November 4
Guide spots
14
Stories, last 30 days
12
Water & power
Water by sector · Power outages
Living here
Rent, commute, schools & safety

Nearby towns

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Right now in Aguadilla

Road closures in Aguadilla

No closures reported in Aguadilla as of 3:09 PM AST on Fri, Nov 13.

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Water rationing in Aguadilla

No rationing plan names Aguadilla. None of the plans the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) has published includes the town, as of Nov 13. Repairs and breaks cut service sector by sector: search your sector

Power outages in Aguadilla

Not among the 10 towns with the most interruptions on LUMA’s morning reading of Nov 13, when 0.22% of customers island-wide were without power. Aguadilla was on that list on none of the last 7 mornings. Outages right now, town by town

Beach water

Within limits: Balneario Crash Boat. Last tested Nov 3.

Beach water quality

News from Aguadilla

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Things to do in Aguadilla

Beaches & Chill
Balneario Crash Boat

Balneario Crash Boat

Public beach resort

Balneario Crash Boat, also called Playa Crash Boat or simply Crash Boat, is a public balneario on Aguadilla's northwestern coast. It is a managed bathing beach with no entry fee, and a parking area sits close by, so arriving by car is simple. Locals and visitors alike use it as a free, organized place to swim and spend a beach day on this stretch of coast.

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Wilderness

Surfing

  • Surf

Wilderness Beach in Aguadilla is an undeveloped stretch of coast backed by cliffs and the remains of old Spanish ruins. The land was once part of the Ramey Military base, and it still feels removed from the busier beaches nearby. Surfing is the main activity here, and the only mapped facility is a single parking area, so there are no lifeguards or built-up amenities. Access can be difficult after rain, when a 4X4 vehicle is recommended to reach the beach.

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Peña Blanca

Beach

Peña Blanca is an unsupervised beach in Aguadilla, with no lifeguards on duty. Two parking areas are mapped close to the shore, so arriving by car is straightforward, but nothing else is recorded nearby. Swimmers should treat it as an unstaffed stretch of coast and judge conditions themselves.

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Playa Chica (Playa Rompeolas)

Beach

Playa Chica, also known as Playa Rompeolas, is a beach with nearby parking and dining options. Visitors can find places to eat and drink within a short distance. It is a beach in Aguadilla.

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On the Water
Aguadilla / Crash Boat

Aguadilla / Crash Boat

  • Surf
  • Dive
  • Snorkel

Surf all year at a string of beach and reef breaks. Crash Boat, in the bay, is a favorite shore dive and snorkel when the sea is calm, with 40–60 ft of visibility.

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Eat & Drink
Seafood restaurant

Palma's Cafe

Seafood and American cuisine

Palma's Cafe is a restaurant in Aguadilla serving seafood and American dishes.

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Seafood restaurant

Boca Loca

Regional cuisine

Boca Loca is a restaurant on Agustin Stall street in Aguadilla serving regional Puerto Rican cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood.

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Seafood restaurant

Peña Blanca Restaurant

Peña Blanca Restaurant is a seafood restaurant on Calle Stahl (Agustín Stahl) in Aguadilla, in the 00603 postal area. The street address is 59 Calle Stahl, which makes it easy to find when navigating the streets of Aguadilla.

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Limber Coquí Típico

Limber desserts

Limber Coquí Típico is a family-owned business serving limber, a typical cold dessert, with 50 flavors available. It has been in operation for over 50 years. The shop offers a variety of confectionery items.

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Nightlife & Music
Bar / pub

eLe

  • Lively
  • Late night

eLe is a bar in Aguadilla known for a lively, late-night atmosphere. It's an indoor venue suited to evening drinks and socializing after hours, drawing a crowd looking to stay out later in the western Puerto Rico area.

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Beer bar

The Beer Box

  • Lively
  • Late night

The Beer Box is a beer bar on Carr. 110 Km 31.6 in Aguadilla, drawing a lively late-night crowd for drinks in an indoor setting. It fits into the town's nightlife scene as a spot to grab a beer and socialize after dark.

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Outdoors and sports

On the water in Aguadilla

All conditions

Open-Meteo marine forecast for 3:00 PM AST

On the water near Aguadilla

Marinas, surf breaks, dive sites, wind spots and paddling in Aguadilla or within 12 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.

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Trails in and near Aguadilla

2 trails start in Aguadilla; the nearest two in other towns are within 12 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.

  • In AguadillaSurvival BeachEasy 1.0 mi each way, 55 min to 1 h 20 minReservation neededCommunity-mapped
  • In AguadillaPunta Borinquen TrailEasy 1.5 mi each way, 1 h 15 min to 1 h 50 minWalk inCommunity-mapped
  • In Rincón, 9 mi awayPlaya María to Faro de RincónEasy 0.5 mi each way, 25 to 40 minMaría beach to the Rincón lighthouseWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mappedLighthouse
  • In Isabela, 12 mi awayCaminata del Túnel GuajatacaModerate 2.2 mi each way, 1 h 50 min to 2 h 45 minGuajataca tunnel walkWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mappedTunnel

See all 20 trails in the west and Rincón

Bills and recovery money

Bills about Aguadilla

All 7 bills about Aguadilla

Recovery money in Aguadilla

$82.3 million committed by FEMA to 102 projects filed under Aguadilla since 2001: $1,520 per resident, 51st of 78 towns.

Every project located in Aguadilla, the island-wide agencies’ included

27% paid out: Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), which pays out the federal disaster recovery money, has paid $83.9 million of the $314 million committed.

27%

27.1% paid out on the town government’s own rebuilding: $7.3 million of $26.9 million, the projects it runs itself, as of Oct 14, 2026. Our FEMA story charts this figure for every town.

27.1%
  • Pamies Prudent Replacement - Bldg 2 - ReceiverPublic buildings$18.7 million
  • Building and Equipment - DonorPublic buildings$10.4 million
  • Replacement Facilities - Bldg 4 - DonorPublic buildings$8.4 million
The town government’s largest projects in implementation, and what has been paid
  • Debris Alternative Procedures, Public Assistance Alternative Procedures$2.3M of $2.3M100%Debris removal · last paid Feb 8, 2024
  • La Charca, Calle Adela Alfonso and Sector Villa Cortes$327K of $1.6M20%Roads and bridges · last paid Apr 26, 2024
  • Aguadilla, Debris Removal$948K of $948K100%+Debris removal · last paid Oct 8, 2025
  • Municipality Community Centers$150K of $634K24%Public buildings · last paid Mar 4, 2024

Every town and the island-wide agencies

FEMA Public Assistance data, as of Nov 11, 2026. Obligated by FEMA: committed to the project and drawn as the work is done. Paid out: COR3’s transparency portal, as of Nov 4, 2026.

Living in Aguadilla

Crime in Aguadilla

83 violent crimes and 3 homicides reported to the Puerto Rico Police Bureau (PRPD) in Aguadilla, January 1 – September 30, 2026; in 2025, 24 violent crimes per 10,000 people, in the highest fifth of towns.

Homicides
3 YTD
Violent crimes
83 YTD
All serious crimes
187 YTD
Violent crimes per 10,000 people (2025)
24

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Flood zones in Aguadilla

FEMA’s flood map sets who must carry flood insurance, street by street. Check an address in Aguadilla

Phone alerts for Aguadilla

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