Puerto Rico Journals

The West Coast of Puerto Rico

A February 2006 trip to Puerto Rico by ChrisTerry

Quote: A sun-drenched getaway on Puerto Rico's less-populated west coast.

    Cielo Mar Hotel

    Hotel | "Hotel Cielo Mar"

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    Cielo Mar - Rent A Car!Cielo Mar is Spanish for "Ocean Sky." Yes, you are near the ocean when you stay here, but you are also in the sky.Despite the altitude, the hotel does not offer much of a view. And, despite the fact that you're NEAR the ocean, you have to walk nearly twenty minutes down the street to reach Playa Crashboat, the nearest beach.If you're going to stay at Cielo Mar, I suggest renting a car. The hotel is on a local thoroughfare, lined with inexpensive restaurants, but there is not much of interest within easy walking distance. Since the hotel is so inexpensive ($65 per night), a rental car won't break the bank. My girlfriend and I spent under $500 each on plane...Read More

    Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 20, 2006

    Cielo Mar Hotel
    84 Montemar Avenue
    Aguadilla, Puerto Rico 00603
    (787) 882-5963

    Playa Crashboat Beach

    Attraction | "Playa Crash Boat"

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    A beautiful, clear-watered beach on the northern end of Puerto Rico's west coast.

    This a resort area, and a few hotels back onto the beach, but you still get a wonderful view as you wind down the side of a mountain and the ocean and beach begin to emerge.

    The water is warm, and clear enough to see schools of small fish swimming by.

    On a break from the water, sample a delicious empanada, a fried turnover, from the stand near the water.

    Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 20, 2006

    Playa Crashboat Beach
    End Of Rt 458 Off Rt 107
    Aquadilla, Puerto Rico