West Side Puerto Rico
Sightseeing
From your vacation rental take a stroll south until you reach Playa Canones. This is a turret from WWII time frame.
7 locals recommend
Playa Cañones
From your vacation rental take a stroll south until you reach Playa Canones. This is a turret from WWII time frame.
Very popular local beach. Former naval station. waters are crystal clear. Like the locals, take a leap from the pier. Also try the tiberon pinchos from the local food venders on the beach. parking is a mixed of paid and free.
543 locals recommend
Crash Boat Beach (snorkel)
Very popular local beach. Former naval station. waters are crystal clear. Like the locals, take a leap from the pier. Also try the tiberon pinchos from the local food venders on the beach. parking is a mixed of paid and free.
Local bar to get beer and mixed drinks. try the Gasolina (mixed alcoholic drink local to PR). It can often get loud with big crowd and music, but a great time.
La Bravata
Local bar to get beer and mixed drinks. try the Gasolina (mixed alcoholic drink local to PR). It can often get loud with big crowd and music, but a great time.
When the Spanish took over in the 1800s, they would have a city center called "Plaza de Armas". This is usually where the churches and gatherings would take place back then. most small towns and big cities in Latin America will have one or many of these plazas.
Plaza Pública de Aguada
227 Cll La PazWhen the Spanish took over in the 1800s, they would have a city center called "Plaza de Armas". This is usually where the churches and gatherings would take place back then. most small towns and big cities in Latin America will have one or many of these plazas.
Pico Piedra Bar & Restaurant
great food
Playa Espinar
local beach.
The owners were inspired by the pyramids in Mexico and have been granted permission to one day have their ashes entombed there. Attached to the lands of the pyramid is a farm that houses horses and cows.
Pirámide
PirámideThe owners were inspired by the pyramids in Mexico and have been granted permission to one day have their ashes entombed there. Attached to the lands of the pyramid is a farm that houses horses and cows.
Take a short drive and see these super colorful houses.
6 locals recommend
Casas de Colores Aguadilla - Pintalto
Take a short drive and see these super colorful houses.
Jobos beach is a extremely popular beach in Isabela. just note parking on the side of the road. just do as the locals do.
58 locals recommend
Jobos, Isabela, Puerto Rico
Jobos beach is a extremely popular beach in Isabela. just note parking on the side of the road. just do as the locals do.
This place talks to space....no really! Renowned observatory & research center boasting a 1,000-foot-wide radio telescope.
184 locals recommend
Arecibo Observatory
Puerto Rico 625This place talks to space....no really! Renowned observatory & research center boasting a 1,000-foot-wide radio telescope.
Cueva Ventana
Bring closed toed shoes. a easy guided hike into the cave.
good food, drinks, live music, good vibes. check their Facebook for updates.
6 locals recommend
Guajira Bodega Cubana
20-26 C. Ariosto Cruzgood food, drinks, live music, good vibes. check their Facebook for updates.
in La Parguera you will find bars music, shops, and boats taking you out to see the bioluminance in the water.
347 locals recommend
La Parguera
in La Parguera you will find bars music, shops, and boats taking you out to see the bioluminance in the water.
Just a short drive from your vacation rental is the light house of Rincon.
214 locals recommend
Faro Punta Higüeras
Puerto Rico 4413Just a short drive from your vacation rental is the light house of Rincon.
Balneario Pico de Piedra
Camino PlayaCasa en Árbol
Puerto Rico 442Tree house for children to play
museo de Aguada
Avenida Nativo AlersMuseum of Aguada History
Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena
Calle Fernando YumetHistoric church. To see the ruins of the old church, you must walk in side. really neat place to stop and take photos.
6 locals recommend
Parroquia Santuario Protomártires de la Inmaculada Concepción
Puerto Rico 442Historic church. To see the ruins of the old church, you must walk in side. really neat place to stop and take photos.
Central Azucarera Coloso
Ruins of Aguada's largest sugar factory.
Faro Punta Higüeras
Puerto Rico 4413local Rincon Lighthouse
Monumento Al Soldado
Puerto Rico 402Monument to our Veterans. Thank you for your service.
Cruz de Colón
Hacienda Enriqueta is an amazing place! If you have the opportunity to visit Moca go around the Hacienda, it is an old place, with a lot of history and simply beautiful. A perfect place to hold a wedding.
Hacienda Enriqueta
Puerto Rico 125Hacienda Enriqueta is an amazing place! If you have the opportunity to visit Moca go around the Hacienda, it is an old place, with a lot of history and simply beautiful. A perfect place to hold a wedding.
Las Cascadas Water Park
2 Puerto RicoEl Paterre
18 C. José de DiegoRuinas del Faro - Punta Borinquen
Food scene
Panaderia Gabriel
Get fresh bed and baked goods.
Olajas Bar
Camino PlayaGreat food and drinks right on the water.
The Island Bar & Restaurant
Waves Seafoo Restaurant
boone of the closer grocery stores to your vacation rental
8 locals recommend
Supermercados Econo Aguada
Puerto Rico 115one of the closer grocery stores to your vacation rental
Red Flamboyán
Local favorite.
This hidden jem serves alcapuria (plantain stuffed with meat), and papa relleans (potato balls filled with meat). hit this before or after Cafe Lereno if you are in the area. they also sell frozen alcapurias to take with you. BRING CASH!
La Piramide De Piedra
This hidden jem serves alcapuria (plantain stuffed with meat), and papa relleans (potato balls filled with meat). hit this before or after Cafe Lereno if you are in the area. they also sell frozen alcapurias to take with you. BRING CASH!
we go out of our way to go to Davids sandwich shop every time we are on the island. Usually, we leave Aguada, hit Cafe Lareno, La Piramide De Piedra or Davids sandwich shop....or all three. We make a day of it. Order the papi sandwich at davids. its a huge tripleta (three meat) sandwich. soooo good.
7 locals recommend
David Sandwich
#92 Carr 681we go out of our way to go to Davids sandwich shop every time we are on the island. Usually, we leave Aguada, hit Cafe Lareno, La Piramide De Piedra or Davids sandwich shop....or all three. We make a day of it. Order the papi sandwich at davids. its a huge tripleta (three meat) sandwich. soooo good.
If you are coming from San Juan. Before you make the drive to the west side, or after you drop off your rental, hit Bebos BBQ. there is usually a line, so make time, but so worth it.
13 locals recommend
Bebos BBQ
Avenida 65 de InfanteríaIf you are coming from San Juan. Before you make the drive to the west side, or after you drop off your rental, hit Bebos BBQ. there is usually a line, so make time, but so worth it.
El CHINCHORRO DE CONGO
Red Flamboyant
The Island Bar & Restaurant
The Island Bar & Restaurant
Mini Donuts Express
mini gourmet donuts
Paletados
Ice Cream
La Parada Típica
Puerto Rico 2Coffee (Cafe)
a little drive into the heart of Lares you will find Cafe Lareno. great coffee. Take the tour and make sure to buy coffee before you leave. cheaper than the local supermarcado and you get 2oz more per bag.
8 locals recommend
Lareño Torrefaccion
a little drive into the heart of Lares you will find Cafe Lareno. great coffee. Take the tour and make sure to buy coffee before you leave. cheaper than the local supermarcado and you get 2oz more per bag.
Calaff Pastries
Avenue RotarioCafelados
4 P.º Real MarinaJake's Java
Km4 Hm 7 Carretera 413 RamalRoute 413 Cafe
Beaches
Playa Espinar
Playa Table Rock
Playa Positas
Rio Grande Playa
Puerto Rico 115Sandy Beach
Km4 Hm 7 Carretera 413 RamalPlaya Domes
La Endija De Blanca
Puerto Rico 4413Great for walk in snorkeling and diving.
196 locals recommend
Steps Beach - Reserva Marina Tres Palmas
Great for walk in snorkeling and diving.
Balneario De Rincón Puerto Rico
11 Cll Antiguo Club NauticoLos Almendros Beach
Balneario de Anasco
Very popular local beach. Former naval station. waters are crystal clear. Like the locals, take a leap from the pier. Also try the tiberon pinchos from the local food venders on the beach. parking is a mixed of paid and free.
543 locals recommend
Crash Boat Beach (snorkel)
Very popular local beach. Former naval station. waters are crystal clear. Like the locals, take a leap from the pier. Also try the tiberon pinchos from the local food venders on the beach. parking is a mixed of paid and free.
Salvemos a Playuela
City advice
Getting around
Rental Car
UBER or Lyft has not caught on in PR west side yet. Its spotty, so its best to utilize your rental car. There is a list of local taxis or private drivers in your rental binder.
Don't miss
Road side food trucks and trailers
You can't drive more than a couple blocks without finding a road side food vendor. These are great places to eat for cheap. you can usually get a Pincho (meat stick) and a fresh juice for $3-$4.
Don't miss
Live music by CaraMala
check Facebook for gigs and times. This is a great local band playing Spanish rock and covers. Also you can catch Eli singing acoustic as well. dont leave the island without seeing these guys.