Discover Rincon Puerto Rico
Rincon (Spanish pronunciation: [riŋˈkon]) is a municipality of Puerto Rico founded in 1771 by Don Luis de Añasco (Founder of Añasco in 1733). It is located in the Western Coastal Valley, west of Añasco and Aguada. Rincón is spread over 8 wards and Rincón Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Rincon has a population of about 17,000 and is the third richest municipality only after Carolina and San Juan. It is home to many of the best surfing beaches in Puerto Rico, including Domes, Marias, Tres Palmas, Sandy Beach, Pools Beach, and Rincon Town Beach Plaza. It is also home to many calm, clear Caribbean beaches including Corcega Beach.
The word "Rincon" means corner. Rincon is on the North Western Part of Puerto Rico.
Rincon is an amazing place to surf. What put it on the map was the 1968 World Surfing Championship held at Domes Beach. Some places to surf are Domes, Marias, Indicators and many more. If you are learning to surf definitely try getting an instructor, these will show you where the best places are for your level of surfing. The winter surf along Rincon's coast is some of the best in the region. Most generally regarded as one of the best surf spots across the globe, Rincon draws surfers from around the world. Rincon is the center of the island surf scene. Dubbed the "Caribbean Pipeline," winter waves here can approach 25 feet (6.7m) in height, equaling the force of the surf on Oahu's north shore. Famed surfing beaches in town include Puntas, Domes, Tres Palmas, Steps, Sandy Beach, Antonio's, Pools, and Maria's. The best time to surf is from November through April, but summer storms can also kick up the surf.
Click to visit our image gallery of beautiful scenes in Rincon Puerto Rico
Landmarks and places of interest
Contact the Tourism Association of Rincon for additional information on current events.
Rincon has a population of about 17,000 and is the third richest municipality only after Carolina and San Juan. It is home to many of the best surfing beaches in Puerto Rico, including Domes, Marias, Tres Palmas, Sandy Beach, Pools Beach, and Rincon Town Beach Plaza. It is also home to many calm, clear Caribbean beaches including Corcega Beach.
The word "Rincon" means corner. Rincon is on the North Western Part of Puerto Rico.
Rincon is an amazing place to surf. What put it on the map was the 1968 World Surfing Championship held at Domes Beach. Some places to surf are Domes, Marias, Indicators and many more. If you are learning to surf definitely try getting an instructor, these will show you where the best places are for your level of surfing. The winter surf along Rincon's coast is some of the best in the region. Most generally regarded as one of the best surf spots across the globe, Rincon draws surfers from around the world. Rincon is the center of the island surf scene. Dubbed the "Caribbean Pipeline," winter waves here can approach 25 feet (6.7m) in height, equaling the force of the surf on Oahu's north shore. Famed surfing beaches in town include Puntas, Domes, Tres Palmas, Steps, Sandy Beach, Antonio's, Pools, and Maria's. The best time to surf is from November through April, but summer storms can also kick up the surf.
Click to visit our image gallery of beautiful scenes in Rincon Puerto Rico
Landmarks and places of interest
- Domes Beach
- María Beach
- Steps Beach
- Punta Del Mar
- Macor by the Sea
- Balneario de Rincon
- Punta Higüeras Light was built by the Spaniards in the early 1890s and rebuilt after an earthquake in 1921. This working lighthouse uses an unmanned 26,000-candlepower rotating beacon.
- Rincon Pottery: Working studio and gallery in Cruces, Rincon. Offers "Hands on Clay" workshops.
- Whale Festival - March
- Rincon International Film Festival 2011: April 12- 16
- Coconut Festival - May
- Feast of the Patron Saint, Santa Rosa de Lima - August
- Triatlon and Triatlon Caribbean Cup
- Numerous Surfing Championships
Contact the Tourism Association of Rincon for additional information on current events.
The Rincon Lizard Map & Guide
Your Rincon Lizard Map and Guide will help you get the most of your time in this mecca for surfers and beach lovers worldwide.
The Rincon Map and Guide is the most comprehensive and accurate guide to Rincon available. It clearly identifies Rincon’s beaches, surf breaks, trails and roads and includes detailed descriptions of the surf breaks and beaches, detailed topography (land height) and bathymetry (water depths), and lots of useful information about exploring Rincon in both Spanish and English. This is a 2-foot by 3-foot detailed beachproof / waterproof map that is designed for adventure.
Lizard Maps help people find the best places for outdoor exploration, off the beaten path trails and beaches, and highlight some of our favorite restaurants, bars and shops. The surf break guide on the back of your Rincon Lizard Map offers detailed surf break descriptions written by longtime Rincon surfer and local Melissa Taylor of Puntas Surf School so you can better understand what you're about to drop in to.
If you want to find the best that Rincon has to offer, you'll want the Rincon Lizard Map with you. Get yours today and start planning your Rincon adventure.
When in Rincon, be sure to stop by our select group of map sponsors - these businesses get the Lizard Stamp of Approval!
BD Cafe - Casa Isleña Inn - Centro La Paz Wellness Center - Das Alpen Cafe - Dulcis Vita Bakery & Coffee Shop
The English Rose - Island West Properties - Lucky 13 BBQ - Mi Familias Pizzeria - 8th and Ocean - Ode to the Elephants - Puntas Surf School - The Red Door Boutique and Gift Shop - Tourism Association of Rincon
Surfrider Foundation - The/Uncharted/Studio - Villa Cofresi
The Rincon Map and Guide is the most comprehensive and accurate guide to Rincon available. It clearly identifies Rincon’s beaches, surf breaks, trails and roads and includes detailed descriptions of the surf breaks and beaches, detailed topography (land height) and bathymetry (water depths), and lots of useful information about exploring Rincon in both Spanish and English. This is a 2-foot by 3-foot detailed beachproof / waterproof map that is designed for adventure.
Lizard Maps help people find the best places for outdoor exploration, off the beaten path trails and beaches, and highlight some of our favorite restaurants, bars and shops. The surf break guide on the back of your Rincon Lizard Map offers detailed surf break descriptions written by longtime Rincon surfer and local Melissa Taylor of Puntas Surf School so you can better understand what you're about to drop in to.
If you want to find the best that Rincon has to offer, you'll want the Rincon Lizard Map with you. Get yours today and start planning your Rincon adventure.
When in Rincon, be sure to stop by our select group of map sponsors - these businesses get the Lizard Stamp of Approval!
BD Cafe - Casa Isleña Inn - Centro La Paz Wellness Center - Das Alpen Cafe - Dulcis Vita Bakery & Coffee Shop
The English Rose - Island West Properties - Lucky 13 BBQ - Mi Familias Pizzeria - 8th and Ocean - Ode to the Elephants - Puntas Surf School - The Red Door Boutique and Gift Shop - Tourism Association of Rincon
Surfrider Foundation - The/Uncharted/Studio - Villa Cofresi
