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Puerto Rico > Aguada
Aguada
The Island’s second oldest settlement.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008

Aguada is the Island’s second oldest settlement. Proof of this is the Ermita Espinar Ruins. It was built on behalf of Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción as part of the effort to convert the Taíno Indians.

Each November 19, Aguada observes the Discovery of Puerto Rico with a huge parade. Year-round you can enjoy the beautiful surfing and bathing beaches such as Pico de Piedra and Playa Espinar.

How to go:
South of Aguadilla, take Rt 2 to the right-hand turn for Rt 115 and into Aguada. ... (more)
Plaza de Recreo de Aguada, /Dean
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Events Current Events:
Aguada Patron Saint Festival > Puerto Rico > Aguada > Soon 09/26/2008 to 10/06/2008
This festivity includes several styles of music, food kiosks, contests and more.
Encuentro de Talladores > Puerto Rico > Aguada > Soon 10/05/2008 to 10/05/2008
Artisans fair featuring wood "santo" carvings, food kiosks and music.
Top of Page Aguada: Accommodations Accommodations
Area 3Parador JB Hidden Village $60-90 (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
Ask for any special PuertoRicoGuest.com / travelandsports.com offers when you call.
787-868-8686
787-868-8687
787-868-8701FX
$60-90, 36 Room Key
Rt 2 Int 4416.
PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Honeymoon Packages Mesones Gastronómicos Meeting Facilities Paradores Pool
We provide an ideal place for families.
  • Private balconies, A/C, cable TV and private bathrooms.
  • Our restaurant features excellent fresh seafood.
  • Our conference facilities accommodate 300 people.
  • Owner operated.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 3Aguada Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Santos (wood-carved saints) and straw hats.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Attractions & Sights Attractions & Sights
    Area 3Centro de Bellas Artes Juan L. Arroyo (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Paz St. & Manuel Ruíz Gonzalez St.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Opened in 2000, this theater houses the Dept. of Culture and Tourism, an auditorium (cap. 789), the Café Theater and an exposition hall.
    Area 3Ermita Espinar Ruins (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Ermita Espinar Ruins Photo 787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Rt 442, Bo. Espinar.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Built in 1525 on behalf of the Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción to convert the Taíno Indians. The alter inside the Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción church includes parts of the original ruins.
    Area 3Fisherman's Park (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Fisherman's Park Photo 787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Rt 441, north from town, to the end.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    A small, quiet park area with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
    Area 3Iglesia San Francisco de Asís (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-2630
    787-868-8561FX
    Plaza de Recreo de Aguada.
    psfcoaguada.tripod.com
    With two towers standing over 100 feet tall, this is one of the most impressive churches in Puerto Rico. Built between 1924 and 1936, the stained glass window is a work of art.
    Area 3Museo de Aguada (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Museo de Aguada Photo 787-868-6300
    787-252-0177
    787-868-3240FX
    7 Nativo Alers St.
    Former train station and grounds converted into a museum complex including Taíno Indian and African art, santos, railroad artifacts, period rooms, a sugarcane switch engine, hand cart and antique irons. Very impressive. Call City Hall for tours of the museum and the Ermita Espinar Ruins.
    Area 3Parque Infantil (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Parque Infantil Photo 787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Rt 115 Km 21, road to Pico de Piedra.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Large playground area and outdoor center. This is where Aguada's famous Three Kings celebration is held.
    Area 3Plaza Cristóbal Colón de Aguada (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Plaza Cristóbal Colón de Aguada Photo 787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Rt 441, north of town just before the shoreline.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    A plaza dedicated to the discovery of Puerto Rico by Christopher Columbus.
    Area 3Plaza de Recreo de Aguada (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Plaza de Recreo de Aguada Photo 787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    aguadapuertorico.com
    The central plaza for Aguada is surrounded by the City Hall, the Centro de Bellas Artes and the San Francisco de Asis church.
    Area 3Puente Histórico (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
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    Rt 418 Km 0.5.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    This historic bridge (1928) over the Culebrinas river once served the Coloso sugar refinery rail system.
    Area 3Santuario Histórico a Colón (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Rt 441(end).
    aguadapuertorico.com
    This monument commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus. Puerto de los Pozos was erected in 1925.
    Area 3Typical Candy Kiosk (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Rt 115, west of Rt 414.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    A famous local stop for candies and treats typical of the area.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Beaches Beaches
    Area 3Playa El Mameyito (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Rt 115 West of Pico de Piedra.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Beaches
    A lovely beach close to Pico de Piedra beach. Also used for the Noche de San Juan festivities.
    Area 3Playa Espinar (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    End of Rt 442.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Beaches Star Listing Surfing
    A well-known surfing and beach area on the north border of Aguada.
    Area 3Playa Pico de Piedra (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Playa Pico de Piedra Photo 787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
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    Rt 115 Km 21.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Beaches Star Listing
    A very attractive beach just west of town with covered picnic areas scattered around the grounds.
    Area 3Playa y Punta Río Grande (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Playa y Punta Río Grande Photo 787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Rt 115 Km 19.4, then north on the side road.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Beaches Surfing
    A bit hard to find, so ask around. Known as a great surfing area.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Diving & Snorkeling Diving & Snorkeling
    CHECK Area 3Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures Photo 0006 787-890-6071
    787-890-6071FX
    Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey.
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    PRTC Endorsed Biking Diving-Certification Diving-Nitrox (EAN) Diving-Equipment Diving & Snorkeling Diving-Night Diving-Reef Diving-Shore Diving-Wall Snorkel Surfing Nature/Adventure
    SCUBA trips, PADI & SSI certifications (accepting referrals). guided open water tours. Equipment rental/repairs . Nitrox available. Bicycle Tours & Rentals for all levels. NEW! surf lessons & rentals...NSSIA certified instructors.. (main office: Aguadilla.)
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    Top of Page Aguada: Events Events
    Area 3Aguada Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Soon 09/26/2008 - 10/06/2008
    Plaza de Festivales Carlos Ruiz Gonzales, Nativo Alers Ave.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    This festivity includes several styles of music, food kiosks, contests and more.
    Area 3Discovery of Puerto Rico Day (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Discovery of Puerto Rico Day Photo 787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    11/16/2008 - 11/19/2008
    Main plaza.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Featuring a huge parade held annually on November 19 to celebrate the discovery of Puerto Rico.
    Area 3Encuentro de Talladores (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Soon 10/05/2008 - 10/05/2008
    Plaza Cristóbal Colón.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Artisans fair featuring wood "santo" carvings, food kiosks and music.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Info-PRTC Info-PRTC
    Area 3Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol Photo 787-851-7015
    787-851-7070
    787-851-7096FX
    Rt 100 Km 13.7.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Official PRTC Information Center designed to welcome you and provide you with current, accurate information.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Information Information
    Area 3Aguada Culture & Tourism (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0622
    787-868-6242
    787-252-0177FX
    Centro de Bellas Artes, Plaza Colón.
    aguadapuertorico.com
    Central information for tourism at the Centro de Bellas Artes.
    Area 3Aguada Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-3120
    787-868-6242
    787-868-4600FX
    Colón St.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Públicos Públicos
    Area 3Public Car Terminal (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-252-2430
    787-868-6030FX
    Colón St.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Restaurants & Clubs Restaurants & Clubs
    Area 3Restaurante El Gran Oasis (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    Ask for any special PuertoRicoGuest.com / travelandsports.com offers when you call.
    787-868-5643
    787-868-7943
    787-868-1771FX
    Rt 2 Km 136.2.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak.
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    Top of Page Aguada: Trolley Trolley
    Area 3Aguada Trolley (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada
    787-868-0280
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