Sitting on what's said to be the place where Christopher Columbus landed, the Puerto Rican city of Aguadilla is nestled on the island's northwest coast. Part of Puerto Rico's Porta del Sol tourist-heavy region in the west, Aguadilla is well known for its pristine beaches as well as the Caribbean's biggest water park. Hire a car in Aguadilla and you'll find the flatland on the sunny west coast is prime for further exploration; it's also much more convenient when travelling to your lodgings in the city when transferring from Rafael Hernández Airport, where you'll likely fly into and from to begin and end your trip.
The highlight of Aguadilla's many sparkling beaches has to be Crash Boat; not only a prime spot for surfing but also home to a ship wreck at the far end. Further along the town you'll find the Old Aguadilla Lighthouse Ruins - not only a fascinating artefact in itself but also, as the spot where the lighthouse looked down on the boats passing through, a truly spectacular view off the cliffs. Hire a car in Aguadilla and make your way to this amazing view - it'll be a real highlight of your time here, as will the selection of fantastic restaurants to whet any appetite in the city centre.
