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Shopping
Our
guesthouse is located close to shopping, with major chains such as:
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Wal-Mart
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Kmart
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Walgreens
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nearby as well as several local grocery stores to choose from. You will
definitely want to try the neighborhood bakeries with fresh donuts and
pastries and deli counters, and if you see those road side stands
selling fresh fruit and vegetables – be sure to give them a try too. You
won’t find better produce in any of the stores.
Aguadilla Shopping Mall
Features 75 unique stores
(787) 882-0014
Beaches
Jobos Beach
Isabela
A beautiful surfing beach Rt 466 east of Rt 4466
Shacks
Isabela
A great beach for snorkeling, scuba, kite boarding and horseback riding.
Crash Boat Beach
Aguadilla
A popular surfing and sports beach located just north of Aguadilla on
the west coast.
Route 458 end, off Route 107
There are 365 beaches throughout Puerto Rico – one for every day of the
year – this is just a few of our favorites
Sights to see
Punta Borinquen Lighthouse
The Punta Borinquen Lighthouse was built in 1889, has been designated a
historic site worthy of preservation by the National Register of
Historic Places.
Aguadilla
(787) 891-1005
Rafael Hernández Monument
Monument to the memory of such as composer Rafael Hernández, considered
one of the most important figures in 20th-century popular Puerto Rican
music.
Aguadilla
(787) 891-1005
Guajataca State Forest
An example of Puerto Rico's more unusual topography. Karst country as it
is known, is characterized by haystack-shaped hills and sinkholes. Over
40 walking trails, 25 miles of maintained footpaths through the karst
region. Facilities include: 10 campsites, campfires, bathrooms and
showers. Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy Guajataca Lake, a three mile
long bass filled body of water, and a prime locale for bass fishing.
Take expressway 52 and Route 2 to the road 446 exit between Quebradillas
and Isabela.
Road 446
Isabela
(787) 890-4050; (787) 890-2050
Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park
Built in 1898 by the Spaniards, the lighthouse still in use and was
automated in 1964. In the premises, you'll find a museum with exhibits,
a recreation area featuring a special area for children with replicas of
ancient sailing ships and a pirate's island, a restaurant and sports
facilities. Open Tue-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm.
Arecibo , PR 00612
(787) 880-7540 Fax (787) 880-7520
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Recreation
Parque De Colon
Aguadilla
Park is located on the shoreline with a beach, playground, Banyan tree
house, recreational areas, monuments and food kiosks.
(787) 891-1005
Las Cascadas Aquatic Theme Park
Aguadilla
The biggest aquatic theme park of the Caribbean, the park offers
different attractions such as: the Crazy River, The Giant Water slides
and the Wave Pool to mention a few.
(787) 819-1030
Fishing
Capt. Francisco “Pochy” Rosario is a passionate fisherman. He born and
raised in the West Coast of Puerto Rico, and been fishing tarpon since
he was 12 years old. Light Tackle Adventure Company specializes in
providing the best Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Trips for Tarpon, Snook,
Jacks, Mangrove Snapper and Barracudas fishing adventure in the
Caribbean. Light tackle and Fly fishing is excellent all around the
year. Light Tackle Adventure Company also can provide you with bird
watching and kayaking trips. Visit their
website for rates and more informatiON
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Unique Experiences
Tropical Trail Rides
Guided tours of secluded beaches, tropical forests, cliff caves and
more. Paso fino horses for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.
Offering a variety of possibilities for your horseback riding adventure.
Aguadilla
(787) 782-9256
Observatorio de Arecibo
The Arecibo Observatory is the world's largest radio/radar telescope.
The observatory was developed by the National Astronomy and Ionosphere
Center and it is operated by Cornell University under a cooperative
agreement with the National Science Foundation. Scientists from all
parts of the world come to this national observatory to carry out
research projects. Open to the public for self-guided tours. Adults: $4,
Children: $2. Open Wednesday through Friday from 12m to 4 pm and
Saturdays and Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
Route 625, Bo. Esperanza
Arecibo
(787) 878-2612
Rio Camuy Cave Park
This incredible 268-acre park is the site of the great subterranean
caverns carved out by the Camuy River over one million years ago. The
park is one of the largest underground formations in the Western
Hemisphere, and only seven miles (11km) of this series of limestone
caves have been fully explored. The impeccably maintained trails gently
descend 200 feet through a fern filled ravine to the yawning,
cathedral-like caverns. The park is one of the world's largest cave
networks. Sixteen entranced have been found and 11 kilometers (7 miles)
of passages explored so far. Tours available, visitors are guided
through one cave and two sinkholes, there are fine examples of
stalactites, stalagmites and, of course, plenty of bats. The park is
equipped with picnic areas, walking trails, food facilities, and
exhibition hall and a souvenir shop, making it the perfect place to
spend a day. Southwest of San Juan, about a two-hour drive. Open
Wednesday-Sunday 8 am-4 pm; admission US$10 adults and US$7 children.
Route 129, Km 9.8
Camuy
(787) 898-3100
El Yunque
In the Luquillo mountain range, the 28,000-acre Caribbean National
Forest (known popularly as El Yunque after the good Indian spirit
Yuquiyú), didn't gain its "rain forest" designation for nothing. More
than 100 billion gallons of precipitation fall over it annually,
spawning rushing streams and cascades, 240 tree species, and oversize
impatiens and ferns. In the evening, millions of inch-long coquís
(tree frogs) begin their calls. El Yunque is also home to the cotorra,
Puerto Rico's endangered green parrot, as well as 67 other types of
birds.
(787) 888-1880
Caguana Indian
Ceremonial Park
Caguana Indian Ceremonial Park is the most important archaeological
deposit in the Antilles. Built by the Taino Indians some 800 years ago.
Cobbled walkways birder ten Indian courts. Stone monoliths are decorated
with petroglyphs.
Route 111, Km 12.3
Utuado
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