Rincón

• Rincón, Puerto Rico: Where to Stay, Eat and Fall in Love · Surf in the morning, a cold drink in the afternoon and one of Puerto Rico's great sunsets at night.

Where should I stay?

Where should I eat?

• The English Rose · Barrio Ensenada (hills) · Breakfast & brunch: Hilltop B&B café known for big breakfasts with ocean views.
• Café 413 · Barrio Puntas (Rd 413) · Contemporary: Well-regarded restaurant for a sit-down dinner of seafood and steaks.
• Rincón Beer Company · Pueblo (town plaza) · Brewpub: Brewpub on the town plaza pouring its own beers alongside pub food.

What should I do?

• Faro de Punta Higüero · Punta Higüero: Lighthouse park on the point, the best place to spot humpback whales from January to March.
• Playa Domes · Punta Higüero: Famous surf break named for the dome of the old BONUS nuclear reactor beside it.
• Reserva Marina Tres Palmas (Steps Beach) · Barrio Ensenada: Marine reserve with calm summer waters for snorkeling over elkhorn coral.
• Sandy Beach · Puntas: Easygoing beach with gentler waves, good for beginner surfers and sunsets.
• Balneario de Rincón · Pueblo: Public beach near town with calm water, facilities and a sunset view.
• Plaza de Rincón · Pueblo: Small town square with the parish church, a good spot for an evening stroll.
• Surf lesson · Rincón beaches: Local surf schools run lessons at beginner-friendly breaks most of the year.
• Boat trip to Isla Desecheo or whale watching · Black Eagle Marina: Charters leave for snorkeling and diving off Desecheo or whale watching in winter.