Things to do in Aguadilla
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Ramey Base
Vieques, Culebra, Desecheo and Roosevelt Rds; sometimes it's hard to avoid bumping into erstwhile US military anachronisms when you're traveling through Puerto Rico. And, just when you thought you'd had your fill, here comes Ramey, near Aguadilla, a Cold War strategic command base created by the US Air Force in 1939 to serve as its Caribbean HQ.
For 30 years the Americans poured money into Ramey and watched as the surrounding area burgeoned into a populous municipality of 64,000 people. And then in 1973 the base closed leaving behind a weirdly homogeneous stretch of track housing and the usual American fast-food restaurants.
Today, the former base hosts the international …
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Cocina Creativa
Just when you’d given up hope of ever seeing an inventive, unique, nonfranchised eating establishment again, up pops Cocina Creativa, a fresh, cozy, homegrown resting place tucked rather incongruously behind a gas station on one of the northwest’s ubiquitous big box strips. You can realign your zen here with a kind of organic-meets-European-meets-Jamaican menu. Try the yucca and fishcakes, the jerk chicken with mango chutney or the amazing bruschettas.
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Playa Crash Boat
For some swimming, snorkeling and legendary surf breaks, the most popular place to go is Playa Crash Boat. It got its name because the air force used to keep rescue boats here to pick up crews from the Strategic Air Command's bombers that didn't make the runway. The beach lies off Hwy 107, halfway between town and the former air base. You will see a sign for Crash Boat that directs you west on the short Hwy 458.
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Punta Borinquen Golf
Although Aguadilla is no Dorado when it comes to golf, it does boast this 6800yd 18-hole course on the former air-force base that was designed for President Dwight D Eisenhower - no less. The course offers a cafeteria, a pro shop, a practice range and lessons.
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Restaurant Garibaldi’s
If you are really hungry, you might possibly finish one of these burritos by yourself – the Mexican dishes here are impossibly large, but very tasty. Enchiladas, tostadas, tacos and more, served daily.
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Restaurant Terramar
This restaurant takes prime spot on a pretty patio overlooking the sea. Dishes include a $28 lobster, mofongos (mashed plantains) and prawns.
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Ice-skating Arena
Ramey Base contains the only Ice-skating Arena in the Caribbean.
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