Aside from the greater San Juan area, Rincón is the only other popular cluster of tourist beaches in Puerto Rico. Located way out on the western edge of the island, Rincón is mostly known for having the best surfing waves in the Caribbean, by far. The surfing culture is the major draw for visitors since non-surfers will find it cheaper and easier to stay in the San Juan area.
| Population | 15,000 |
| Area | 15,000 |
| Timezone | UTC-4 |
| Currency | US dollar |
| Airports | Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN) |
The Rincón beach area is quite spread out, and there are only 20 or so proper hotels and small resorts serving the region, but there are many house rental places that are very popular with tourists as well. Prices tend to be on the low end for the Caribbean, with a few high-end resorts mixed in too.
The lowest hotel prices of the year can be found during the wet season, also known as the low season. These months, June to November, also see the fewest visitors. The winter months see the most visitors and the highest prices as many flock to the island to enjoy a sunny winter rather then the cold ones of the north.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 112.00 - 145.00 |
| 120.00 - 212.00 |
| 85.00 - 323.00 |
| - |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| - |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf lessons | Learn how to stand up and catch a wave alongside a few other students for 3 hours. | 3 and up | 120.00 |
| Snorkel Cruise | Sail around the waters before jumping in and snorkeling along the reef. | all ages | 55.00 |
| Scuba Diving Cruise | Head out for half a day of diving or snorkeling. Rate alongside for diving. | all ages | 119.00 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Local Breakfast | If you choose to eat outside of your hotel, you'll find that there are plenty of local cafes that serve light pastries and coffee. | 3.00 - 6.00 |
| Local Lunch | Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a full meal, you can get either from beach stall or sit down restaurants. | 6.00 - 15.00 |
| Local Dinner | Oysters and other seafood is a popular dinner choice coupled with salads of all kinds. | 12.00 - 20.00 |
| Beer | Bars, clubs and restaurants all serve beer, both domestic and imported. The local drinking age is 18. | 2.00 - 5.00 |
The closest major airport is Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, and it has cheap fares from certain limited starting points. Many people instead fly into the main San Juan airport and take ground transportation the rest of the way. Fares there are a bit lower and it’s only about a 2 to 2.5-hour drive in a rental car, or a bit longer on a bus.
Nonstop flights from:
Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, New York-JFK, Newark, Barcelona, Madrid
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82 | 71 | 0.9 |
| February | 84 | 71 | 1.1 |
| March | 85 | 72 | 1.0 |
| April | 86 | 74 | 1.1 |
| May | 87 | 75 | 1.2 |
| June | 89 | 77 | 1.6 |
| July | 89 | 77 | 1.7 |
| August | 89 | 77 | 1.1 |
| September | 89 | 77 | 2.3 |
| October | 88 | 76 | 1.5 |
| November | 86 | 74 | 2.4 |
| December | 84 | 73 | 0.8 |
Summer is filled with rain showers and the chance of a tropical storm or two while winters are known for having mild temperatures, constant breezes and sunny days.
No matter what time of year you plan to visit, it’s always best to pack light clothing, hats and a bathing suit.
| 21 Mar | 6:28am | 6:36pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:49am | 7:04pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:13am | 6:22pm |
| 21 Dec | 6:52am | 5:53pm |