Rincón

Rincón, the Town of Beautiful Sunsets, is in the Porta del Sol region of Puerto Rico, southwest of Aguadilla. Rincón, well known for its world-class surfing beaches, was the host of the World Surfing Championship in 1968.

The community is composed of local Puerto Ricans, international surfers, Americans and other nationalities who come to surf the legendary waves. Locals are friendly to tourists, but it can be helpful to be able to exchange some words in Spanish.

Get in

 * San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
 * Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
 * Ponce: Mercedita Airport

By plane
Most visitors fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan. Rincón is about 2½ hours via PR-22 to PR-2 to PR-115.

From Aguadilla, Rincón is about 30 minutes via PR-115. Direct service from JFK, Newark & Orlando.

From Mayagüez, Rincón is about 20 minutes via PR-115.

From Ponce, Rincón is about 70 minutes via PR-2.

By car
Coming to Rincón is possible by State-Road 115. PR-115 to the north, connects Rincón to Aguadilla via Aguada and to the south to Añasco.

Get around
Roads in Rincón can be uncomfortable due to their narrowness, but they sure lead you to a natural paradise. In Rincón you can use famous Rincón-413.



Beaches



 * Almirante Beach
 * Córcega Beach
 * Los Almendros Beach
 * Punta Higüero Beach
 * Rincón Public Beach
 * Sandy Beach

Surfing

 * Dogman's Beach
 * Domes Beach
 * Indicator Beach
 * Maria's Beach
 * Spanish Wall Beach
 * Steps Beach - Show up mid-morning to early afternoon for the best place to surf or watch surfers. Named "Steps" for the set of concrete stairs a few feet in the water.
 * Tres Palmas

Buy
There are shops along the street of the town center and state-road 413. Rincón is also near Aguadilla which is home to various shopping malls. There are also several surf shops in Rincón.



Eat




Drink
In addition to these, several hotels also have bars.



Or, if you prefer, you can have alcohol delivered to you:



Sleep
There are only four actual hotels in town, and remaining lodging options are made up of vacation rentals, guest houses and villas.

Mid-range




Go next

 * Aguada
 * Aguadilla
 * Añasco
 * Isabela
 * Mayagüez
 * San Sebastián