Rincon Attractions

Called "Pueblo del Surfing" (Surfing Town) and "Little Malibu", Rincón is known to Puerto Ricans as a "Gringo Paradise". The dominant language in the area is English, as many foreign surfers make this town their home. Rincón's history can be traced back to the 16th C, when the region was comprised of sugarcane plantations. Rincón offers many reef-lined Atlantic Ocean beaches and close proximity to the La Cadena Mountains. The town became a surfing mecca after the World Surfing Championships in 1968, when images of Rincón and the frequent 15ft/5m high waves were transmitted worldwide. Rincón also offers diving and whale-watching opportunities.