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.
El Faro Light House (Punta Higuero Lighthouse and Maritime Museum)
This lighthouse at Punta Higüero was built in 1892 and restored in 1922 after surviving an earthquake, tidal wave and numerous hurricanes. The lighthouse rises almost 100ft/30m and has been powered since 1933, helping ships navigate through the Mona Passage. Inside the lighthouse is a small maritime museum displaying artifacts from ship-wrecks (some from Spanish galleons) and provides information on the local maritime history. However, the view out over the ocean from the lighthouse is the main attraction at Punta Higüero.
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May 1 to October 31
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| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
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November 1 to April 30
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
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