Porta del Sol

Welcome to Rincòn

Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico

"The Town of Surfing and beautiful sunsets"

Photo Copyright: George Collazo

If you like whale watching, you may get lucky during your visit to Rincon, Puerto Rico. During the winter months of January and February humpback whales can be seen from the lighthouse and it is quite a sight.

Quick Rincòn, Puerto Rico Facts:

• Getting to Rincòn, Puerto Rico: If you are coming from San Juan, it will take you approximately 2 1/2 hours to get to Rincòn, Puerto Rico and the distance from San Juan is approximately 98 miles. From Rt 2, south of Aguadilla, go west on Rt 115, past the town of Aguada. As you come into Rincón. There are two turnoffs: the first to the right will take you right onto Rt 413 will take you to the lighthouse on the north side of Rincòn. If you take the second turnoff onto Rt 413, you will be going through the town and then you will end up looping back north to the lighthouse. On the south of the town on Rt 115, you will also find more tourist services accommodations.
• Location: Rincòn is located on the west coast of Puerto Rico, now known as Porta del Sol. Rincòn is just west of the pueblos of Añasco and Aguada
• Land Area: 36 sq km (13.8 sq mi)
• Hymn:Rincon es mi pueblo querido
• Tourism Information Office - Muñoz Rivera Street 823-5024
• San Germàn was founded in 1771.
• Festivals / Events in San Germàn, PR: Festival del Coco - usually held in May and the Fiestas Patronales de Santa Rosa de Lima held in August.

Attractions in Rincòn, Puerto Rico

The Rincon Lighthouse is a famous attraction in Rincòn for the scenic vistas of the ocean and of Isla Desecheo. The lighthouse park features a nice gift shop and a snack bar. Many locals, tourists and day visitors come to the lighthouse hoping to get lucky and see a few humpback whales. The park offers excellent views of surfers having fun with the waves under the Porta del Sol Sun. More about Rincon Lighthouse and photos.

Beaches in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Dining in Rincon, Puerto Rico

You will find many different types of restaurants from fine dining to very casual and unique places to eat sure to appeal to all travelers and visitors to Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico. Click here for a Rincon, Puerto Rico Dining Guide.

Fishing in Rincon, Puerto Rico

You may already know that Puerto Rico was blessed with the most beautiful waters on the Caribbean. You perhaps did not know that over 30 world records have been broken in fishing tournaments celebrated in Puerto Rico. So come to Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico and catch some Wahoo, Swordfish, Dorado, Tarpon which are just a few of the great variety of fish on the wonderful waters of Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico. More about fishing in Rincon - Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico.

Surfing in Rincon, Puerto Rico

If you love surfing, you will find that most wave thrill seekers will come to Rincon, there is just no better place on the island of Puerto Rico for surfing, sand and sun. For those that do not surf but would like to be a part of the action, there are several surfing formal contests going on in Rincòn usually held north of the Rincon Lighthouse from Spanish Wall to Sandy Beach.More about surfing in Rincon, Puerto Rico.

Scuba Diving in Rincon, Puerto Rico

For those seriously into diving and snorkeling, coming to Rincon is a must since in just a short ride you can be at Desecheo Island, a secret in the Caribbean where you will find the best and most amazing underwater formations and sea creatures. The visibility around the island is very clear down to 100 feet or more and there are over 20 stunning dive sites where the underwater adventure will amaze you and create memories for a lifetime that you will want to repeat over and over again.Click here for more on scuba diving guide and tour operators in Rincon, Puerto Rico.

Snorkeling in Rincon, Puerto Rico

For snorkeling, you can choose to explore many of the coast reefs on the south beaches of Rincon, PR or have a tour guide take you to Isla Desecheo (Desecheo Island) where there is a beautiful protected cove perfect for snorkeling, popular yet never crowded.More on snorkeling and tour operators in Rincon, Puerto Rico.

Whale Watching in Rincòn, Puerto Rico

During the winter months endangered humpback whales swim near shore and many travelers and visitors come just hoping to be able to see them. They can be seen right from the lighthouse and it is a beautiful and stunning sight.