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Aguadilla

Aguadilla, founded in 1775 by Luis de Córdova, is a city and municipality located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, north of Aguada, and Moca and west of Isabela. Aguadilla is spread over 15 barrios and Aguadilla Pueblo.

Type City

Why go

  • City and municipality in Puerto Rico.
  • Served by Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN).

History

Aguadilla, founded in 1775 by Luis de Córdova, is a city and municipality located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, north of Aguada, and Moca and west of Isabela. Aguadilla is spread over 15 barrios and Aguadilla Pueblo. It is a principal city and core of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area. This region was already inhabited and known as Aguadilla before 1770. Nevertheless, according to Dr. Agustín Stahl in his Foundation of Aguadilla, it was not until 1780 that the town was officially founded. The construction of a new church and the proceedings to become an independent village began in 1775.

Airports

Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN) 6 km to the centre
Aguadilla, U, PR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Fort Lauderdale, New York, Newark, Orlando (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ) 21 km to the centre
Mayaguez, U, PR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. San Juan (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Labadle Airport 9 km to the centre
Aceitunas, U, PR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Aguadilla
Aguadilla
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BQN has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Fort Lauderdale, New York, Newark, Orlando).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aguadilla. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.