Tortuga Azul guidebook

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Tortuga Azul guidebook

Water Fun

Swim, surf, snorkel or snooze— enjoy great beaches and water sports in and around Isabela and Aguadilla
It’s a known snorkeling spot and within walking distance from Tortuga Azul!
74 locals recommend
Shacks Beach
74 locals recommend
It’s a known snorkeling spot and within walking distance from Tortuga Azul!
Popular beach for surfing, paddle boarding, a day on the beach. Lots of restaurants and bars nearby.
275 locals recommend
Jobos Beach
275 locals recommend
Popular beach for surfing, paddle boarding, a day on the beach. Lots of restaurants and bars nearby.
World class surfing
43 locals recommend
Middles Beach
Puerto Rico 466
43 locals recommend
World class surfing
Quiet beach good for families
22 locals recommend
Pozo Teodoro
22 locals recommend
Quiet beach good for families
Also known as Villa Pesquera— where fisherman come with their fresh catch
10 locals recommend
Playa Sardineras
10 locals recommend
Also known as Villa Pesquera— where fisherman come with their fresh catch
Hike to a secluded beach
123 locals recommend
Survival Beach
6 Cliff Rd
123 locals recommend
Hike to a secluded beach
Good for advanced surfers
65 locals recommend
Surfer's Beach
Cliff Road
65 locals recommend
Good for advanced surfers
Popular beach with many dining options
543 locals recommend
Crash Boat Beach (snorkel)
543 locals recommend
Popular beach with many dining options
Quiet beach with parking
57 locals recommend
Borinquen Beach
Borínquen Avenue
57 locals recommend
Quiet beach with parking
Good for snorkeling
113 locals recommend
Playa Peña Blanca (Wishing Wells)
113 locals recommend
Good for snorkeling
Excellent beach for families
91 locals recommend
Playa Montones
Puerto Rico 466
91 locals recommend
Excellent beach for families
Kayak or paddle board in this natural reserve
30 locals recommend
Guajataca Lake
30 locals recommend
Kayak or paddle board in this natural reserve

Land Activities

Step away from the beach for a second and explore other fun things to do in the area
Play a round of golf with an amazing view of the Atlantic.
51 locals recommend
Royal Isabela Golf Course
396 Av. Noel Estrada
51 locals recommend
Play a round of golf with an amazing view of the Atlantic.
Horse back riding on the beach!
86 locals recommend
Tropical Trail Rides
86 locals recommend
Horse back riding on the beach!
Rent a scooter or ride a bike along this boardwalk
50 locals recommend
Paseo Lineal Isabela
Puerto Rico 466
50 locals recommend
Rent a scooter or ride a bike along this boardwalk
Mini train ride for the kiddos. Weekend — food trucks and vendors
130 locals recommend
El tunel de Guajataca
Avenida Noel Estrada
130 locals recommend
Mini train ride for the kiddos. Weekend — food trucks and vendors
Ermita San Antonio De Padua De La Tuna
Calle Ermita
20 locals recommend
91 locals recommend
Cara del Indio
Puerto Rico 2
91 locals recommend
Hike or explore a cave!
44 locals recommend
Bosque Estatal De Guajataka
44 locals recommend
Hike or explore a cave!
Hike or bike to the old lighthouse ruins.
41 locals recommend
Ruinas del Faro - Punta Borinquen
41 locals recommend
Hike or bike to the old lighthouse ruins.

Shop Local

Support local farmers or artisans. Or rent some gear at the local surf shop!
Shop from local farms and artisans! Fresh produce, seafood, brunch, cacao, plants and unique art
20 locals recommend
Aguadilla Farmers' Market
20 locals recommend
Shop from local farms and artisans! Fresh produce, seafood, brunch, cacao, plants and unique art
Rent gear for surfing, snorkeling or paddleboarding. Local tours or lessons can also be arranged here.
20 locals recommend
Verde Azul Surf & Stand Up Paddleboard Shop
20 locals recommend
Rent gear for surfing, snorkeling or paddleboarding. Local tours or lessons can also be arranged here.
Surf shop that has a multi-sport court with pickleball lines!
Hang Loose Surf Shop
Surf shop that has a multi-sport court with pickleball lines!
Scuba diving tours and gear
29 locals recommend
Aquatica Dive and Surf
Calle Anegada
29 locals recommend
Scuba diving tours and gear

Brunch Spots

Grab a coffee and croissant. Lunch on the beach. Best start to your day!
European style bakery with the best croissants in town! Come early because they sell out fast!
84 locals recommend
Levain Artisan Breads
Wing Road
84 locals recommend
European style bakery with the best croissants in town! Come early because they sell out fast!
Oceanfront dining. Good for brunch and drinks!
40 locals recommend
The Eclipse - Villa Montaña Beach Resort
Puerto Rico 4466
40 locals recommend
Oceanfront dining. Good for brunch and drinks!
Local coffee spot with music inspiration
14 locals recommend
The Coffee Spot Isabela
14 locals recommend
Local coffee spot with music inspiration

Quick Bites

Grab a pizza, taco or alcapurria (fritters) at local joints and food trucks
Various food options, dessert, coffee and bar. Walking distance from Tortuga Azul!
32 locals recommend
Jobos Food Stop
32 locals recommend
Various food options, dessert, coffee and bar. Walking distance from Tortuga Azul!
Casual neighborhood joint that serves up gourmet NY style pizza!
Jr pizza
Casual neighborhood joint that serves up gourmet NY style pizza!
Necessary stop for classic alcapurrias (fritters)
17 locals recommend
La Parada de los Surfers
Puerto Rico 4466
17 locals recommend
Necessary stop for classic alcapurrias (fritters)
Great place for a quick bite. And the Peruvian truck is spot on!
29 locals recommend
Aguadilla Foodtruck Park
29 locals recommend
Great place for a quick bite. And the Peruvian truck is spot on!

Food scene

Enjoy the hip and trendy food mecca this side of Puerto Rico!
Harbor front dining with fresh catch and local produce. Enjoy drinks at the rooftop bar with awesome sunset views!
58 locals recommend
Sal De Mar Beach Restaurant
69 P.º Real Marina
58 locals recommend
Harbor front dining with fresh catch and local produce. Enjoy drinks at the rooftop bar with awesome sunset views!
Dining inside Royal Isabela. Great food and wine!
10 locals recommend
Jota by Chef Jeremie
Avenida Noel Estrada
10 locals recommend
Dining inside Royal Isabela. Great food and wine!
One of Condé Nast recommended dining spots in Puerto Rico.
49 locals recommend
Uma's
49 locals recommend
One of Condé Nast recommended dining spots in Puerto Rico.
Local joint for beer and burgers
49 locals recommend
Ola Lola's Tiki Bar
332 Barrio Bajuras
49 locals recommend
Local joint for beer and burgers
Legit ramen this side of Puerto Rico!
17 locals recommend
Senpai Ramen
Puerto Rico 110
17 locals recommend
Legit ramen this side of Puerto Rico!
If you’re craving for Thai food, this is it
30 locals recommend
Khalan Thai
30 locals recommend
If you’re craving for Thai food, this is it
Comida criollo and modern cuisine
20 locals recommend
Monsoon
20 locals recommend
Comida criollo and modern cuisine
Mexican food on 110
28 locals recommend
Tuluum Restaurante & Tequila Bar
28 locals recommend
Mexican food on 110
Harbor front dining focused on fresh local catch
49 locals recommend
Peña Blanca Seafood Restaurant
61 Calle Stahl
49 locals recommend
Harbor front dining focused on fresh local catch
Local favorite oceanfront bar
17 locals recommend
Mi Casita Tropical
17 locals recommend
Local favorite oceanfront bar
Oceanfront bar and restaurant on Jobos
77 locals recommend
Sonido del Mar Restaurant
466 Bo. Bajuras
77 locals recommend
Oceanfront bar and restaurant on Jobos
Great lunch with healthy options
31 locals recommend
Palmas Cafe
Puerto Rico 110
31 locals recommend
Great lunch with healthy options

Nightlife

Wine or whiskey? Rooftop bar? A cigar lounge? West Coast has it!
Great selection of wine and liquor. Good tapas too!
15 locals recommend
Set the Bar
2087 Avenue Doctor Pedro Albizu Campos
15 locals recommend
Great selection of wine and liquor. Good tapas too!
Rum, whiskey and cigar bar
20 locals recommend
Cigar Chalet
Puerto Rico 110
20 locals recommend
Rum, whiskey and cigar bar
Local handcrafted beer
172 locals recommend
Rincón Beer Company
15 Cll Muñoz Rivera
172 locals recommend
Local handcrafted beer
Speakeasy bar to enjoy cocktails and cigars
31 locals recommend
Timber & Blues
#34 C. Ramón E. Betances
31 locals recommend
Speakeasy bar to enjoy cocktails and cigars
Rooftop bar. Good music, good vibes.
26 locals recommend
AGUADILLA ROOFTOP experience (ARTe)
26 locals recommend
Rooftop bar. Good music, good vibes.