Crash Boat Beach Aguadilla

We had to make a trip to Crash Boat Beach in Aguadilla. I kept seeing this Yellow and Blue pier on Social Media, we wanted to see it ourselves, up close. The beach was beautiful, the water was stunning. The area was pretty beaten up by Hurricane Maria and they had no running water so nothing was really open. But it was Puerto Rico and everyone made the best of it Crash Boat Beach Aguadilla Puerto Rico

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Morning Walk in Aguada Puerto Rico

the location we stayed at in Aguada was right on the shoreline. You could hear the waves crashing at night, so we set out to explore the shoreline right after our morning coffee. Aguada Puerto Rico is about a 2 hour drive west or San Juan on the Northern end of the West Coast. You can read more about Aguada on the Welcome to Puerto Rico Website. See more of the AirBNB we stayed in – Villa D’ Palma Beachfront Retreat. Related Articles  

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Villa D’ Palma Beachfront Retreat

Liz and John, owners of Boricua.com, stayed at Villa D’ Palma for a few nights in March. Our host, Rocio, was wonderful and gracious. We will be going back to stay here again on our next trip to Puerto Rico. Aguada is out on the west coast. Villa D’ Palma was across the street from the beach, which was great for morning walks and evening sunsets. We highly recommend this place if you like to visit Puerto Rico but want to go out side of San Juan and get a…

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Exploring Puerto Rico as a Female Solo Traveler

Puerto Rico is totally open for business. As your might already know, Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico in September 2017 and the damages were uncountable. Fortunately, we were able to overcome all the struggles that the hurricane bring when it comes to deliver to our visitors. There are many things that you can do if you are a female solo traveler and if you really want to make a difference in your visit to the island. Food Tours If there is something that Puerto Rico has not lost even in…

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World of Nations celebration 2019 in Jacksonville FL

written by Boricua.com contributor Sarah Gomez Walking through the Metropolitan Park during the World of Nations celebration 2019 in Jacksonville, FL, held from February 22 to 24, was such an exhilarating experience! Each country represented during the large multicultural festival had its flag on display, at least one person speaking that country’s official language and serving food native to that country. The celebration showcases the diverse immigrant and international communities of Jacksonville and the northeast Florida area. As we visited the Puerto Rican booth we were greeted by “Teté”, a…

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Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts

PRIDA, Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts, is an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Puerto Rican artists and the arts. PRIDA grew out of Comité Noviembre’s Puerto Rican Artisan Fair and Exhibit. This, the largest such fair outside of Puerto Rico, takes place in November and has brought together the best Puerto Rican artists on the east coast for a day of arts, crafts and literature since 2006. PRIDA supports Puerto Rican artists by establishing a membership program that advocates, empowers and services the…

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Health Benefits Shown for Outdoor Vacations in Puerto Rico

There are over 1.4 million national and international visitors to national parks in Puerto Rico each year, proving just how rich the natural history of this island really is. This is great news for those looking to reap the health benefits of heading outdoors and enjoying a natural vacation. That’s right, it’s actually good for you and your health to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you take a cruise to begin your journey to a happier, healthier you or simply head out into one of the country’s national parks, forests or…

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How to Avoid the Biggest Wedding Gown Issues on Your Big Day

Shopping for the wedding gown is one of the best parts of planning a wedding if you ask most brides. That said, some common mistakes can derail your plans. Learn how to avoid the most significant wedding gown shopping blunders. Properly allocate funds When you start planning your wedding budget, you will typically have to allow about 10% of it for your attire. What may not be apparent to many brides, though, is that it does not mean you should purchase a wedding gown that takes up 10% of your…

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