Rafael Hernandez Airport has become one of the fastest growing airports in the Caribbean over the last ten years. If you take up car hire from Rafael Hernandez Airport, you're close to the famous northern beaches of Playa Tortuguero and Playa Chiquita. The town of Aguadilla is right on the airport's doorstep, and lesser explored beaches like Crash Boat Beach are less than 15 minutes away from Rafael Hernandez. The most popular resort near the airpot is probably Rincón, where you'll find some massively underrated beaches such as Sandy Beach and Domes Beach – whale watching here is a popular excursion. Transfers to Rincon are best achieved by hiring a car from Rafael Hernandez Airport.
Puerto Rico's west coast is hugely neglected due to the undeniable charms of San Juan and Ponce. Aguadilla is the nearest major resort to Rafael Hernandez Airport, and Crash Boat Beach is one of the best beaches in Puerto Rico. The town on Isabela is a very short drive east of the airport. If you're hiring a car from Rafael Hernandez Airport the popular resort of Rincon lies to the south, and here you'll find Sandy Beach, Domes Beach and El Faro Lighthouse adorning an unspoilt coastline. Rent a car from Rafael Hernandez Airport, and the natural wonder that is Cueva Ventana is a short distance to the east.