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Rincón, Puerto Rico

By: Leslie Cook
Leslie Cook, expert in Mortgages, housing market, home renovations, consumer credit, and Editor, Real Estate at Money
Leslie Cook
Editor, Real Estate | Joined November 2019
Leslie Cook is Money’s lead real estate editor covering trends in the housing market, mortgage rates and real estate. She also writes about home renovation trends and tips.
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Published: Mar 23, 2023
El Aerial Drone Photography of waves crashing near the lighthouse in Rincon, Puerto Rico
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Expansive beaches and idyllic sunsets make Rincón the ideal getaway for sun worshippers.

Best known as a surfer’s paradise — the 1968, 1988 and 2007 World Surfing Championships were held here — there’s more to Rincón than riding the waves.

The Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, particularly Steps Beach, is a great place for snorkeling or scuba diving during the summer months. Further north, Sandy Beach is perfect for sunbathing (and people-watching).

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There are plenty of non-beach-related activities in Rincón, too. The town square, Plaza Pública de Rincón, is home to a variety of food trucks and artisans — you’ll hear the rhythms of salsa and merengue drifting out of bars and cafes as you walk around. A few miles north, the park surrounding the Punta Higueras Lighthouse is a peaceful oasis to enjoy the sunset. During February and March, you might even see a humpback whale from this popular vantage point.

Best of all, you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy your stay. Rincón has a fair share of luxury resorts, but Airbnbs and local inns offer plentiful affordable alternatives.

VISIT: El Faro de Punta Higuera; Antigua Planta Nuclear (a decommissioned nuclear power plant)
SHOP: Rincon Art Walk; Playa Oeste Art Gallery; Ocean State of Mind
EAT: Jack’s Shack; Isla Restaurant; Rincon Smoke Shack
STAY: Serenity Hotel; Lazy Parrot Inn; Villa Cofresi Hotel & Restaurant