![]() ![]() Nevertheless, in the Census of 1899, downtown Aguadilla appears constituted by Higüey, Iglesia, Nueva, Santa Barbara, and Tamarindo barrios. In 1898, even with the change of sovereignty in the island, the territorial organization of Aguadilla is the same to that of 1878. Also at this time, three new barrios are mentioned: Guerrero, Caimital Alto, and Caimital Bajo. At this time Plainela, Higüey, and Mangual barrios are not mentioned. In 1878, according to Don Manuel Ebeda y Delgado, the territorial organization of Aguadilla had varied a little. In January 1841 a Royal Order transferred the judicial party from Aguada to Aguadilla. Several years later, when the island was territorially organized into seven departments, Aguadilla became the head of the third department that included the municipalities of Aguada, Isabela, Lares, Moca, Rincón, and San Sebastián. In 1860, Aguadilla was officially declared a village. He adds that its "port is the most frequented in the Island due to the proportions that it offers to refresh all class of ship." ĭon Pedro Tomás de Córdova mentions the road of Aguadilla formed by Punta Borinquen and San Francisco, as the "anchorage of the ships that travel from Europe to Havana and Mexico". At this time, the territorial organization of Aguadilla was as follows: Pueblo Norte (North Town), Pueblo Sur (South Town), Ceiba Alta, Ceiba Baja, Montaña, Malezas, Aguacate, Dos Palmas, Camaseyes, Plainela, Borinquen, Arenales, Higüey, Corrales, Victoria, and Mangual. In 1831, according to Don Pedro Tomás de Córdova, the area or "party" of Aguadilla belonged to Aguada. In 1776, when Santo Domingo became independent for the first time, the loyalists of Spanish descent emigrated to Puerto Rico, mainly to Aguadilla, which caused the population to continue increasing significantly. The population in the Village of Aguadilla continued to increase constantly mainly due to its excellent port and strategic location in the route of the boats. The construction of a new church and the proceedings to become an independent village began in 1775. Agustín Stahl in his Foundation of Aguadilla, it was not until 1780 that the town was officially founded. In 1776, Fray Íñigo Abbad y Lasierra in his description of the towns of the island, mentioned it as the "new Town of San Carlos de La Aguadilla." Nevertheless, according to Dr. This region was already inhabited and known as Aguadilla before 1770. Originally, Aguadilla was constituted by the Victoria and Higüey barrios. But it wasn't until 1780 that the territory was properly segregated, making the founding of the town official. ![]() In 1775, the foundation of Aguadilla by Don Luis de Córdova was approved. The present territory of Aguadilla was originally part of the territory of Aguada. History Īccording to sources, a Taíno settlement called Aymamón was located close to the Culebrinas River. ![]() Some of the municipality's nicknames are: Jardín del Atlántico ("Garden of the Atlantic"), Pueblo de los Tiburones (" Shark Town") and La Villa del Ojo de Agua ("Villa of the Water Spring") after the natural water spring that was used by early settlers and Spanish soldiers as a water source which is now located in El Parterre Square in Aguadilla Pueblo. The name Aguadilla is a diminutive of Aguada, which is the name of the town and municipality located to the south. A trip here (with a nearby stop at "Tender Chicken" for great Fried Chicken) plus a stop at the beautiful grounds and French Chateau known as "La Palacete de Los Moreau" makes a wonderful daytrip in the Puerto Rican Countryside.Ojo de Agua, water spring located in downtown ( pueblo), which gives the municipality one of its nicknamesĪguadilla is a shortening of the town's original name San Carlos de La Aguadilla. Town hosts and annual "MocaFest" in the Fall that showcases this craft LIVE. Mundillo is still done today by young and old and this The Museum is humble and small but houses intricate lacework examples that are special to Puerto Rico. ![]() Museum Founder, "Mokay" (pronounced mo-kigh) started this Museum as a tribute to his late Mother but many Artisans from throughout the years are given tribute here. To this day, it is very prestigious and traditional to have one's newborn baby clothed in Mudillo Lace Outfits and Booties. Mudillo lace is the result of many cultures coming to Puerto Rico and eventually, crafting their own style. Inside, there are examples of lace from throughout the world. The Museum is right in the main town, a few blocks from the town plaza with it's beautiful church structure. If you're from the NorthEast USA, the Moca area, with it's cows, farmland and wide open spaces, looks a lot like Massachusetts. First off, you'll definitely want to call in advance to arrange a visit to this small but vital "shrine" to the craft of bobbin lace (aka "Mundillo") made famous in this humble town of Moca, PR. ![]()
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