Best of Rincon Tourism – 2023 Guide

Here in Rincon is where the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea meet, making Rincon a unique beach town with great surfing beaches, and some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving on the island of Puerto Rico.  With so many wonderful beaches, the most popular activity in Rincon is enjoying the beaches.  Although a popular vacation destination, you’ll find the coast remarkably relaxed with small crowds.

Balneario de Rincon (Rincon Beach) – Rincon, Puerto Rico

Balneario de Rincon, also known as Rincon Beach is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.  This is the only “public” beach, meaning managed by the municipality with facilities, although in need of repairs and updating, sadly taking away from its natural beauty, there are reasons to still visit.  Balneario Rincon is one of the best spots to watch the sunset, with local vendors renting paddleboards, kayaks, and surfboards at “local prices” that won’t break the vacation budget.    Rincon Beach provides visitors with easy access, and a free paved parking lot just steps from the beach, making it a favorite for families for its convenience.  Individuals with mobility issues will be able to enjoy this beach in comparison to others. There are various restaurants, bars and shops by the beach and nearby.

Spanish Wall Beach – Rincon, Puerto Rico

While most visitors and locals are riding the waves and lounging on the more popular beaches of Rincon, Spanish Wall stays nice and quiet attracting those that enjoy solace, quiet, and a more natural setting on the beach.  A short walk from Domes Beach through a dirt trail offers great rewards, you may have this beautiful beach all to yourself.  Spanish Wall is very open with a wide beach area with soft golden sand and leaning palm trees for that perfect vacation photo.

Maria’s Beach (Rincon Point) – Rincon, Puerto Rico

Maria is one of the best and most active surfing beaches in Rincon.  For surfing history buffs, the name Rincon Point is familiar, this is the beach where the 1968 World Surfing Championship took place and placed Rincon on the list of world-class surfing destinations.  For a while, this beach is locally known as Maria’s.  Surfers have easy access to Maria’s, there is free parking just steps from the beach and seaside places to eat so no time is wasted away from the beach.  Whether you love to surf or simply relax and watch, Maria’s is not to be missed.

Little Malibu (Marina Beach) – Rincon, Puerto Rico

Little Malibu Beach in Rincon also known as Marina Beach, is a favorite among local families with children and teens learning to surf and visitors who are beginner surfers.  Local families in the know who have children beginning to learn the sport of surfing, head to Little Malibu since the waves are small and clean. The best months to surf at Little Malibu are during the winter, and the best in the month of February.  By summertime, the water is mostly flat, where beachgoers can swim, and paddleboard among other water sports.

Go Surfing in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Rincon is blessed with numerous world-renowned surf breaks.  Some are so good they host to annual Pro Circuit surfing events for Level 4 surfers.  Rincon also has a couple of surf breaks perfect for beginners, Level 1, and immediate surfers, Levels 2 -3.  The best time to surf is during the winter months when the wind is blowing east, of course, winter does not mean cold here, temperatures remain balmy all year round with cooler breezes at night.  Popular surf breaks for more advanced surfers include Dome Beach, Maria’s Beach, Antonio’s Beach, and Rivermouth.  Popular surfing spots for beginners are Little Malibu (Marina Beach) and Sandy Beach.

Go Snorkeling in Rincon

Steps Beach is known for its crystal clear waters. elkhorn forest and a colorful live aquarium, blue tang fish love this reef.  Be sure to only go snorkeling during summer months, when the water is calm. During the winter months, Tres Palmas is a surfing beach that only the most experienced surfers are encouraged to surf.

Horseback Riding & Hiking

Enjoy great views of the beach, surfers, the Caribbean, and Isla Desecheo, while hiking, mountain biking, or riding horseback along the Domes Beach coastline and the trail just northeast of Playa Domes that extends along the old historic Spanish Wall.

Punta Higuero Lighthouse Park

If you’re in the area, Rincon Lighthouse Park is worth a stop.  Lighthouse lovers will enjoy visiting the park, but only second to the views.  Bring your camera, Punta Higuero is a great photography location.  Enjoy gorgeous vistas of Isla Desecheo (Desecheo Island) in the distance, stay until sunset for a romantic beautiful show, and watch surfers, if you visit in the winter months, you may get to see humpback whales which at times come pretty close.   If you want to get some exercise the paths are great for walking and jogging.

Hours & Entry

Cost: Entry and parking to the lighthouse are free.

Hours: Park is open daily. We have stayed past 6 pm to watch the sunset a few times, but the official closing time is 6 pm.

Watch the Sunset in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Hang out at the Plaza

The plaza of Rincon in “El Pueblo” (Downtown), is an active place loved by both residents and visitors.  The Plaza of Rincon is an active cultural center where many cultural events are held throughout the year.  Make sure you visit on a Sunday, farmers sell fresh produce, artists sell their crafts, and enjoy live music and delicious food.  Around the plaza, you’ll find many local shops with unique items.

Rincon Cultural Center

Please come and support this small museum which makes great efforts to support the community arts.  Visitors can look through the library and a few exhibits.  Several workshops are held throughout the year.

• Location: Rt. 413 Km 0.2.
• Tel: 787-823-5120
• Hours: Please call