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ment or bob around in the Wave Pools. A pair of speed slides probably provided the most
adrenaline-packed rush (though mind the wedgie). The park is part of a bright and clean
facility operated by the city of Aguadilla, and there's also a skate park on the premises.
Punta Borinquen Golf
GOLF
( 890-2987;
www.puntaborinquengolf.com
;greenfee$20-35)
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. The course offers a
cafeteria, a pro shop, a practice range and lessons. Prices get cheaper later in the day, when
the sunset is an added bonus.
Aquatica Dive & Surf
CYCLING
( 890-6071;
http://premium.caribe.net/~aquatica
;
Rte110Km10)
Just outside Gate
5 of Ramey Base is one of Puerto Rico's best bike-rental establishments. The staff here can
also help you with route planning. There are plenty of decent circuits in the Aguadilla/Isa-
bela area that steer clear of the main roads and incorporate some magnificent rural scenery.
There are also a couple of moderately difficult single-track trails in the area, more notable
for the incredible scenery than the ride itself.
Beaches
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.
If you are more adventurous and want to avoid the crowds, follow Hwy 107 past the
Crash Boat turnoff and onto the base. Eventually, you will see the golf course on your left
and a road that heads west through the golf course. Follow this road as it winds down to
rough, lonely
Playa Wilderness
and the ruins of what must have been air-force recreation
clubs. Surfers like this desolate place, but also congregate up and down the coast.
