Rincon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Domes Beach
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Punta Higuera Light House
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Relax in the laid-back ambiance of this surfer town, which is famous for its beaches, sunsets, waterfront bars and whale watching. 

Set around a series of sun-soaked bays and headlands, Rincón is the surf capital of Puerto Rico. The town rose to fame in 1968, when it held the World Surfing Championship. Now join bohemians, free-spirited travelers and surfers searching here for the perfect wave. The intimate beaches of Rincón uphold the casual lifestyle associated with those who put it on the tourist trail.

Activities in the town center revolve around Rincón Downtown Plaza Central. Find bars, breweries, cafés and restaurants that cater to almost every taste. Come on Thursday evenings for the Rincón Art Walk and peruse art, handicrafts and street food stands filling the square. Sunday features a farmers market with fresh produce. Browse surf-inspired crafts, paintings, pottery and woodcarvings at the nearby Playa Oeste Gallery.

Rincón’s beaches start at the downtown waterfront and spread north along a beautiful Caribbean coastline. Rincón Balneario has calm, sparkling blue water and is popular among local families. At nearby Rincón Marina arrange fishing, sailing and scuba-diving excursions. The marine reserve at the uninhabited Desecheo Island is one of the region’s best dive sites.

Travel north to discover the beaches that make the town a magnet for surfers. Domes BeachOpens in a new window, Indicators Beach and Maria’s Beach are packed with bodyboarders and surfers from November to April. Watch humpback whales from Punta Higuero Light HouseOpens in a new window, set above Domes Beach. Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, accessible via Steps Beach, is a great place for snorkeling, especially in summer when the water is calmer.

Continue north around Punta Gorda to Pools Beach, another family favorite with a wide stretch of sand. The adjacent Sandy Beach is where you’ll find a range of tourist amenities such as beachside bars, restaurants, hotels, guesthouses and tour operators.

Reach Rincón by flying to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San JuanOpens in a new window and then rent a car. Come in winter to experience the surf culture at its best or in summer for beaches that are often blissfully uncrowded.

Villa Cofresi Hotel

Villa Cofresi Hotel

3 out of 5
Rd 115 Km 12.0, Rincon
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rincon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,047 reviews)
"It was an amazing vacation. Loved it."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Villa Cofresi Hotel
Rincon of the Seas - Grand Caribbean Hotel

Rincon of the Seas - Grand Caribbean Hotel

3 out of 5
Road 115 Km 12.2, Rincon
The price is ₹13,915 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹13,915
₹15,167 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rincon. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Excellent. Very well recommended."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Rincon of the Seas - Grand Caribbean Hotel
Lazy Parrot Inn

Lazy Parrot Inn

3 out of 5
Carr. 413 Km 4.1, Bo. Puntas, Rincon
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly resort in Rincon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location, helpful staff"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Lazy Parrot Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Beach Pad

The Beach Pad

3 out of 5
Carretera 413 Km. 4.4, Barrio Puntas, Rincon
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly holiday home in Rincon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Nice, clean, beautiful apartment on a very well maintained property. Good communication from the owner. Towels, beach chair, yoga mats and a small cooler available for use in the room as well as kitchen appliances and kitchenware. Only critique, and is not on the owners, is that even though the parking ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Beach Pad
Boricua Apartments

Boricua Apartments

3 out of 5
Carretera 115 km 12.3, Calle Los Robles, Rincon, Rincón
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rincon. Enjoy satellite TV channels, rainfall showerheads and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Rincon Central Plaza ...
8/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
"We always stay here when we travel to Rincón."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Boricua Apartments
Breezy Condo w/ Ocean View Balcony: Walk to Beach!

Breezy Condo w/ Ocean View Balcony: Walk to Beach!

3 out of 5
Rincon
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Rincon. Enjoy free parking, snorkelling on-site and balconies. Popular attractions Sandy Beach and Balneario de Rincón ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Walking distance to several shops, restaurants and grocery store. Beach right across the street. Pool was a bit smaller than pictured, but did not stop us from using it!"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Breezy Condo w/ Ocean View Balcony: Walk to Beach!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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