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
By plane
Most visitors fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan. Rincón is about 2½ hours via PR-22 to PR-2 to PR-115.
From Aguadilla (BQN), Rincón is about 30 minutes via PR-115. Direct service from JFK, Newark & Orlando.
From Mayaguez (MAZ), Rincón is about 20 minutes via PR-115.
From Ponce (PSE), 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
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Rincon Tours & Taxi
phone: +1 787-823-0906 -
Ramon Full Transportation Services - Bilingual
phone: +1 787-823-5938
See
Desecheo Island National Wildlife RefugeDesecheo Island, 14 miles from the coast, is not open to visitors; however, diving, snorkeling and fishing around the island is allowed.
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Rincón Lighthouse Park / El Faro Lighthouse
phone: +1 787 823-2244address: Route 4413, just off Route 413Recreation site with a beautiful view of the Desecheo Island National Wildlife Refuge on Mona Passage. The park has a gift shop and a snack bar. Rincón Nuclear PlantUnusual dome-shaped building that is being converted into a museum.
Rincón Town Square
Whale watchingWhile impossible to predict what time whales will show up, usually before 10AM and evenings are the best time. The Rincón Lighthouse is a great place to whale watch.
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Santa Rosa de Lima Church
phone: +1 787 823-2650address: physical location: in the town squareSanta Rosa de Lima is a Catholic Church which is over 100 years old. Mass is held in the Church daily. The artwork in the Church is beautiful. A notable piece to see is the statue of Jesus lying in state.
Do
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phone: +1 787-823-4191located in Barrio Puntas
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phone: +1 787-823-7245address: Black Eagle MarinaDay sails includes snorkeling, whale watching and lunch, and evening sails include whale watching and free drinks.
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Moon Dog Fishing Charters
phone: +1 787-823-3059Fishing charters. -
Rincón Skate Town
phone: +1 787-823-2897address: Calle Nueve Carr. 115 km 5.2 -
Surf Camp / Surf School
phone: +1 787-448-0968address: Carr. 115 km 8.2Learn to Surf! -
Taino Divers
phone: +1 787-823-6429address: Black Eagle MarinaDiving and snorkeling, whale watching tours and fishing.
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.
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phone: +1 787-823-2100address: 413 Puntas, Rincon (Next to the Tamboo)Sea glass jewelry, t-shirts, bathings suits and much tropical crafts.
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Parrotphernalia & More Gift Shop
phone: +1 787-823-5654address: Carr. 413 Km 4.1 (Lazy Parrot Inn)Gift shop with typical souvenirs, along with work by local artisans, including sea glass jewelry, photographs, and other unusual pieces.
Eat
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Antojo's
phone: +1 787-823-4377address: Road 115 Km 11.2, Pueblo, RinconDelicious & affordable local food. -
Brasas Grill & Pelican Grill
phone: +1 787-589-9000address: Road 115 km 5.8 (Rincón Beach Resort)Brasas Grill offers steaks and seafood, and Pelican Grill serves lighter food. -
phone: +1 787-233-8009address: Rincon Plaza South (close to central square)German and Italian restaurant. Authentic Southern German and Northern Italian cuisine and beers. Try their Sauerbraten or Rouladen.
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EL Bambino Italian Restaurant
phone: +1 787-823-3744Italian and Puerto Rican dishes. -
El Fogon De La Curva Restaurant
phone: +1 787 826-0096address: Hwy 115Offers traditional Puerto Rican dishes, lechon, fresh daily fish specials, beers and homemade infused rum. Sushi & Martini Den, with fresh sushi and selection of martinis. Attached fresh fish market. -
El Pequeno Guavate Restaurant
address: Carr. 414, Km 4.5Traditional Puerto Rican fare including mofongo, lechon, arroz gandules, yucca and appetizers. -
phone: +1 787-823-0547On the beach at Sunset Village. Fresh local fish and lobster mixed with Caribbean Creole cuisine.
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Horned Dorset Primavera
phone: +1 787-823-4030 KaPlashFor empanadillas.
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La Ana de Cofresi Restaurant
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Rincón Nativo
phone: +1 787-823-4922address: Carr. 115 Km 10.4 (Behind the Sports Complex) -
Rincón Tropical Restaurant
phone: +1 787-823-2017Creole dishes. -
Rock Bottom Grill
phone: +1 787-823-3756 Royal Palm Cafe
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Lucky 13 BBQ
address: Road 155 (Corner of 115 and Calle 14Great food and inexpensive. Southern Style food. -
phone: +1 787-823-8550address: Road 413, Km. 4, Sandy Beach RdBeautiful location on the beach. Late evening dance scene.
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phone: +1 787-589-9000address: Bo. Ensenada,(Pineapple Hill)Highly regarded as the best breakfast in Rincon. A must-do while in Rincon.
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phone: +1 787-823-5654address: Carr. 413 Km 4.1Some of Rincon's favorite restaurants are right here at The Lazy Parrot - whether you're looking for a romantic dinner at our tropical dining pavilion or a quick snack or tropical drink at our Rum Shack Poolside. Visit www.LazyParrot.com
The Paradise RestaurantComida criolla breakfast and lunch.
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Tropical Gourmet
address: Hwy 115 (next to Bonet Liquors)Authentic Puerto Rican fare in a casual atmosphere. Try the mofongo! -
phone: +1 787-823-6429address: Carr. 413 (Black Eagle Marina)Nightly seafood special fresh of the boat, large salads, burgers, pastas, steaks. Try the tuna tamari salad or Nana’s 7-Hour meat sauce.
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phone: +1 787-632-2889address: Carr 414Personal grocery shopping and delivery services in Rincon.
Drink
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phone: +1 787-823-0963address: Carr. 413 Km 4.1 Puntas, RinconBanana Dang Coffee is a neighborhood coffeebar serving specialty coffee from Puerto Rico and healthy banana smoothies. Wi-Fi and computers too.
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phone: +1 787-823-3762address: Road 4413 Bo. Puntas Maria's Beach
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Sandy Beach Inn
address: Road 413, Km 4.3Great ocean views and friendly atmosphere.
Or, if you prefer, you can have alcohol delivered to you:
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Bonet Liquor Store & Delivery
phone: +1 787-823-3504address: Plaza Bonet -
Rum Shack Poolside at The Lazy Parrot
phone: +1 787-823-5654Serves lighter meals and snacks next to the pool during high season. Special theme nights feature Reggae Night, Surfing Slideshows, travelling art shows and more. During low season when The Lazy Parrot Restaurant is closed, they incorporate items from both menus
Sleep
There are only four actual hotels in town, and remaining lodging options are made up of vacation rentals, guest houses and villas.
Hotels
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Relais & Châteaux Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel
phone: +1 787-823-4030address: Apartado 1132 - Rincón Beach Resort, Road 115 KM 5.8, Añasco, tel: +1 787 589-9000, (toll free: +1-866-589-0009 ), . This hotel has a bar. $195-545 (low season), $230-625 (high season).
- Rincón of the Seas - Grand Caribbean Hotel, Road 115, Km 12.2, tel: +1 787 823-7500, (toll free: +1-866-274-6266 ), . This hotel has a bar. $190-410 (low season), $235-495 (high season).
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phone: +1 787 823-2450address: Road 115 KM. 12.0The hotel has a restaurant and bar on premises.
Rentals
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phone: +1 787-823-2967address: Road 413 KM 4.4Stylish tropical rentals across the street from Anotnio's Beach in Puntas
Budget
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phone: +1 787 823-8550address: Road 413, Km. 4, Sandy Beach Road, Puntas
- Casa Isleña, Carr. Int. 413 Km. 4.0, tel: +1 787823-1525, (fax: +1 787 823-1530, email: mailto:reservations@casa-islena.com). $115-185.
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phone: +1 787 823-6437
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Coconut Palms Inn at the Beach
phone: +1 787 823-0147address: 2734 Calle 8, Comunidad EstelaThis inn has eight rooms and is on the beach. -
phone: +1 787-431-3288address: Carr 429 Km2.73 large beautiful studio guest rooms within walking distance to the beaches.
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phone: +1 787 823-5654address: Carr. 413 Km 4.1, Bo. PuntasA quaint Caribbean Inn, with restaurants, pool side bar, gift shop, putt-putt, buffet breakfast and resort-style rooms.
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phone: +1 787 823-2645address: Road 115 Km.12.0The Parador Villa Antonio is on the beach, although not all rooms have an ocean view. Each room, whether it is an apartment or a beach front cottage, comes equipped with air conditioning and a kitchen.
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phone: +1 787 823-1430address: 2911, Calle 11Across the street from the beach.
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phone: +1 787 448-0968address: Carr 115, Barrio CalvacheThis inn has 6 rooms and is on hillside near beach.
Mid-range
Amapola House Ocean View VillaThree-level vacation home with 4 bedrooms, three full baths and rooftop spa tub. Sleeps up to eight.
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phone: +1 310-270-5232Located on a quiet street by the beach, Beachside Villas is a classic beach house in a tropical setting, fully furnished. A large private pool and plenty of outdoor space.
Casa Tamara and Casa SerenaVacation home.
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phone: +1 787 317-2280address: SR 413, Km. 4Vacation home. Sleeps up to 10.
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phone: +1 787 823-6452address: Carr 429, Km. 4.1Beachfront vacation rental inn. Sleeps up 2-6.
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Casa Lorraine Beach House
phone: +1 310 270-5232Vacation home. Sleeps up to six. - Pelican Point Apartments on Sandy Beach. $150 night (2 bedroom 1 bath) 706.206.7625 Pelican Point Website
Punta Beach Vacation ApartmentsVacation home. Sleeps up to six.
The Red DoorVacation home.
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phone: +1 787 823-0558
- Villa Lomas , Road 413, On Pineapple Hill, 5 minutes to Steps Beach, $125 night, 1 bedroom, swimming pool. 787-823-1273
Splurge
Caracol ChéVacation home. Sleeps up to 8.
Rincón Escape VillaVacation home.
Rincon Ocean Villa3.5 acre, gated property directly on the Corcega Beach in Rincon. Villa, rented as a whole. Sleeps up to 28. 10 bedrooms, 9 full and 2 half baths. 65 foot pool, whirlpool, exercise facility, sauna, grand dining room that comfortably seats 22, courtyard and whale watch tower.
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The 429 Sunset Strip private club
phone: +1 516-284-4950address: Carr.429 km 2.9 Bo. Barrerro, Rincon11,000 sq ft, 4 levels with 35 mile sea and coastal view of Southwest coast. Tres Amigos Beach HouseVacation home.
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phone: +1 914-843-7040Sandy Beach. 3 bedroom 2 full bath 2 half bath - rooftop bar.