Rincon - The Town of Beautiful Sunsets

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The Tourism Association of Rincon would like to welcome you to our "town of beautiful sunsets". This association was formed by concerned citizens and business owners in 1994 who were committed to promoting the unique ambiance of Rincon while preserving and protecting the environment. The continued support of these members has made it possible to provide this website and the Tourist Map of Rincon which is an essential guide for anyone visiting our corner of Puerto Rico.

Although the word Rincon means 'Corner' or 'Niche' in Spanish and is a perfect description of our location in the northwest corner of Puerto Rico, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea - the name originates from Don Gonzalo Rincon, a 16th century landowner who allowed various poor families to reside on his land.  Today, this 'corner of Puerto Rico' remains part of the 'Undiscovered Caribbean' and has been Puerto Rico's favorite vacation destination for years!  It's unique location creates some of the best surfing waves in the world when the currents collide from October to April. It's no wonder that Rincon was first discovered by surfers.  Choose from the many options for vacation rentals or lodging and jump in your car and head for Sandy Beach, Spanish Wall, Domes Beach, Lighthouse Park, Maria's Beach or Steps Beach and watch one of the most amazing sports you'll ever see. 

Even though surfing made Rincon famous - it has become a major resort destination year-round.  Winter is high season for surfers, boarders and whale-watching and escaping the cold northern winters.  Hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants and beaches are full of activity and there is always lots to do: SCUBA Diving off nearby Desecheo Island, snorkeling,  horseback riding, mountain biking, swimming, long walks on the beach and of course those unforgettable sunsets every night as the sun sets over the Caribbean. 

In the summer, Rincon relaxes and turns into a sleepy Caribbean village that shows a different personality. The wild surf calms down to create intimate, secluded beaches where snorkeling takes the place of surfing along the Punta Higuera Lighthouse area beaches. This is one of the favorite times for Caribbean residents to visit Rincon.  July is actually our busiest month, since all of Puerto Rico goes on vacation - and bookings are required far in advance! Rincon boasts world-class resorts, intimate hotels, villa-style apartments, vacation rentals and guest houses that make it a great choice for your next vacation!  However, we haven't lost our 'old time' Caribbean charm.  There is no 'resort strip' in Rincon - our guests are just another part of life in paradise. Although a small town - Rincon boasts several different personalities depending on the area of town you explore. You'll enjoy the activity of The North Coast, the intimate beaches and spectacular show every evening on The Sunset Coast, Downtown Rincon's traditional plaza and the long swimming beaches of Rincon's South Caribbean Coast. You'll meet local residents, visitors who bought second homes here after the 'fell in love' with Rincon - and tourists from all over Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the world.  Once you discover the special Caribbean charm of our special corner of Puerto Rico - we're sure you'll fall in love with Rincon and come back again and again.  And if you fall in love like many of our past guests, we have several real estate agents listed on our website to help you purchase your home, villa or condo in Rincon, Puerto Rico.

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