Vanesa's Guidebook
Beaches
Get up early and plan to be here by 8 or 9 to get the most out of this beach. Absolutely gorgeous in the morning! Only 20 minutes from Bnb.
Crash boat beach is a must-see while staying on the West side! Crystal clear water, white sand, and lots of food/drink vendors make this beach a wonderful place to spend the day! We’ve seen dolphins, sea turtles, and manitees off the end of the pier, and the snorkeling is magical here.
543 locals recommend
Crash Boat Beach (snorkel)
Get up early and plan to be here by 8 or 9 to get the most out of this beach. Absolutely gorgeous in the morning! Only 20 minutes from Bnb.
Crash boat beach is a must-see while staying on the West side! Crystal clear water, white sand, and lots of food/drink vendors make this beach a wonderful place to spend the day! We’ve seen dolphins, sea turtles, and manitees off the end of the pier, and the snorkeling is magical here.
This is the closest beach to the Bnb, located about 5 minutes drive from where you’re staying. Plenty of little bars and restaurants within walking distance make this a nice spot to check out in the evening before or after dinner and it’s the start of Ocean Blvd which is about a mile long stretch of road the runs along the ocean. Take a stroll and enjoy the sights along this road. It turns into a lively party stretch on the weekends too if your interested in checking out some Puerto Rican nightlife. Convenient and close to the Bnb so no worries about driving too far to get there or back.
22 locals recommend
Playa Pico de Piedra
This is the closest beach to the Bnb, located about 5 minutes drive from where you’re staying. Plenty of little bars and restaurants within walking distance make this a nice spot to check out in the evening before or after dinner and it’s the start of Ocean Blvd which is about a mile long stretch of road the runs along the ocean. Take a stroll and enjoy the sights along this road. It turns into a lively party stretch on the weekends too if your interested in checking out some Puerto Rican nightlife. Convenient and close to the Bnb so no worries about driving too far to get there or back.
The best snorkeling in Rincon! Get up early and hit this beach first thing in the morning. Located in Rincon only about 15 min from Bnb, get ready to feast your eyes on the beautiful underwater wonderland. Colorful fish, squid, octopus, crabs, sea turtles and more! Can’t miss it.
196 locals recommend
Steps Beach - Reserva Marina Tres Palmas
The best snorkeling in Rincon! Get up early and hit this beach first thing in the morning. Located in Rincon only about 15 min from Bnb, get ready to feast your eyes on the beautiful underwater wonderland. Colorful fish, squid, octopus, crabs, sea turtles and more! Can’t miss it.
Beautiful beach to walk along, swim, snorkel, and surf in Rincon. About 15 min from Bnb. The beach stretches on for what seems like miles in both directions. Lots of shady palms to park your beach chair under and relax.
56 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
Km4 Hm 7 Carretera 413 RamalBeautiful beach to walk along, swim, snorkel, and surf in Rincon. About 15 min from Bnb. The beach stretches on for what seems like miles in both directions. Lots of shady palms to park your beach chair under and relax.
Domes Beach is a beautiful Surfer’s beach located in Rincon, the neighbor city to Aguada. Only about 15 min drive from Bnb. Watch the surfers ride the waves while relaxing under a shady palm. Not a great swimming beach, but a beautiful spot to hang out and catch the sunset or just relax. Or if you’re a surfer, to catch some waves!
181 locals recommend
Playa Domes
Domes Beach is a beautiful Surfer’s beach located in Rincon, the neighbor city to Aguada. Only about 15 min drive from Bnb. Watch the surfers ride the waves while relaxing under a shady palm. Not a great swimming beach, but a beautiful spot to hang out and catch the sunset or just relax. Or if you’re a surfer, to catch some waves!
A great swimmers beach located in Rincon. Only about 15 min from Bnb. Usually calm, flat water to swim in and drink/food options right next to the beach make this a great beach to spend the day at.
49 locals recommend
Playa Doña Lala, Mojonera Beach
A great swimmers beach located in Rincon. Only about 15 min from Bnb. Usually calm, flat water to swim in and drink/food options right next to the beach make this a great beach to spend the day at.
Located in Isabella this beach is so lovely. About a 45 minute drive from Bnb, but definitely worth the drive. A great, shallow beach to swim at and also a great beach to surf at. Very unique. Lots of shady palm trees to park your beach chair under and plenty of beachfront bars and restaurants to eat/drink at.
275 locals recommend
Jobos Beach
Located in Isabella this beach is so lovely. About a 45 minute drive from Bnb, but definitely worth the drive. A great, shallow beach to swim at and also a great beach to surf at. Very unique. Lots of shady palm trees to park your beach chair under and plenty of beachfront bars and restaurants to eat/drink at.
Playa Buye is absolutely gorgeous! Located on the Caribbean Ocean side of the island, you can expect to see white sands, crystal clear aqua blue waters and calm flat seas. It’s about a 45-60 minute drive from the Bnb but worth the trip! Get up early and plan to be here by 8-9am to get the most out of this beautiful spot. There is a beach front bar that serves drinks and food, and a place to rent paddle boards and kayaks as well. Also lots of natural shade along the beach under almendros trees. Make sure to check it out! Ask host for more details if interested.
109 locals recommend
Playa Buye
Playa Buye is absolutely gorgeous! Located on the Caribbean Ocean side of the island, you can expect to see white sands, crystal clear aqua blue waters and calm flat seas. It’s about a 45-60 minute drive from the Bnb but worth the trip! Get up early and plan to be here by 8-9am to get the most out of this beautiful spot. There is a beach front bar that serves drinks and food, and a place to rent paddle boards and kayaks as well. Also lots of natural shade along the beach under almendros trees. Make sure to check it out! Ask host for more details if interested.
This beach bar is located in Rincon at the Marina, a beautiful little beach that’s good for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing. Lots of shady palm trees to sit under and you can rent a paddle board or kayak from Rincon Paddle boards right there on the beach.
Restaurant serves delicious empanadillas (a Puerto Rican staple) and ice cold Medalla beer while you enjoy the view and in between swims.
21 locals recommend
El Ancla
564 Black Eagle RdThis beach bar is located in Rincon at the Marina, a beautiful little beach that’s good for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing. Lots of shady palm trees to sit under and you can rent a paddle board or kayak from Rincon Paddle boards right there on the beach.
Restaurant serves delicious empanadillas (a Puerto Rican staple) and ice cold Medalla beer while you enjoy the view and in between swims.
Sightseeing
The Rincon lighthouse is a beautiful spot in Rincon to watch for whales during whale season (January-March) or just hang out and listen to some live music in the evening while watching the sunset. There’s a lovely little bar/restaurant located at the far end with a beautiful view of the ocean and overlooking Domes Beach.
154 locals recommend
El Faro De Rincón
The Rincon lighthouse is a beautiful spot in Rincon to watch for whales during whale season (January-March) or just hang out and listen to some live music in the evening while watching the sunset. There’s a lovely little bar/restaurant located at the far end with a beautiful view of the ocean and overlooking Domes Beach.
A breathtaking place to get gorgeous photos! Located along the high cliffs in Cabo Rojo, this lighthouse is a great spot to see while visiting this side of the island. It’s about a 60 minute drive from the Bnb but worth the drive. Close to Playa Buye, you might consider checking this place out after going to Buye in the morning. Playa Sucia is located at the base of the hill leading up to the lighthouse and a pretty beach to check out as well. A short hike up a hill is required to reach the the lighthouse but nothing too difficult. Consider bringing tennis shoes and water for the hike up, and of course your camera to get some epic shots. And wear your bathing suit to take a dip in Playa Sucia when you’re done. Ask host for more details if interested.
108 locals recommend
Cabo Rojo Lighthouse
A breathtaking place to get gorgeous photos! Located along the high cliffs in Cabo Rojo, this lighthouse is a great spot to see while visiting this side of the island. It’s about a 60 minute drive from the Bnb but worth the drive. Close to Playa Buye, you might consider checking this place out after going to Buye in the morning. Playa Sucia is located at the base of the hill leading up to the lighthouse and a pretty beach to check out as well. A short hike up a hill is required to reach the the lighthouse but nothing too difficult. Consider bringing tennis shoes and water for the hike up, and of course your camera to get some epic shots. And wear your bathing suit to take a dip in Playa Sucia when you’re done. Ask host for more details if interested.
Food scene
The Harbor is a beautiful place to hangout, have a drink, eat, and swim! Nestled up against the beach it’s the perfect spot to relax at and enjoy. Stop into Henna Vida gift shop and get some Henna done or buy some souvenirs for your friends back home. Or rent a kayak and enjoy the beach. There is often live music playing here in the evenings as well.
163 locals recommend
Harbor Restaurant
Paseo Bachon VelazquezThe Harbor is a beautiful place to hangout, have a drink, eat, and swim! Nestled up against the beach it’s the perfect spot to relax at and enjoy. Stop into Henna Vida gift shop and get some Henna done or buy some souvenirs for your friends back home. Or rent a kayak and enjoy the beach. There is often live music playing here in the evenings as well.
A microbrewery for you beer lovers and a good spot to eat too. The fish tocaos are so good and it’s a fun place to hang out.
Be sure to check it out on Thursday nights for Artwalk, a local artisan fair complete with local vendors, artwork, live music and more. Every Thursday night in the town square.
172 locals recommend
Rincón Beer Company
15 Cll Muñoz RiveraA microbrewery for you beer lovers and a good spot to eat too. The fish tocaos are so good and it’s a fun place to hang out.
Be sure to check it out on Thursday nights for Artwalk, a local artisan fair complete with local vendors, artwork, live music and more. Every Thursday night in the town square.
Vatos Locos Downtown (use this full name for Google maps search as they moved locations from a food truck to brick and mortar recently)
Delicious Mexican cuisine! Highly recommend.
18 locals recommend
Taqueria Vatos Locos
Vatos Locos Downtown (use this full name for Google maps search as they moved locations from a food truck to brick and mortar recently)
Delicious Mexican cuisine! Highly recommend.
A beautiful location right on the water! Yummy food and a great place to catch the sunset while dining.
191 locals recommend
La copa llena
Black Eagle RoadA beautiful location right on the water! Yummy food and a great place to catch the sunset while dining.
Beautiful ocean view, live music in the evening/weekend, good food, fun atmosphere.
120 locals recommend
The Beach House
Puerto Rico 413Beautiful ocean view, live music in the evening/weekend, good food, fun atmosphere.
Nice restaurant along Ocean Blvd. Ocean view, close to Bnb, good food.
9 locals recommend
Zavora Beach Bar & Room
Nice restaurant along Ocean Blvd. Ocean view, close to Bnb, good food.
Waves Seafoo Restaurant
boGood food, ocean view, close to Bnb, drinks, hangout.
El Galeón
Nice restaurant along Ocean Blvd, close to Bnb, ocean view.
Beautiful Brunch spot right on the water tucked away along Sandy Beach in Rincon. Only about 20 min from Bnb. Sip on a mimosa while watching the pelicans dive and enjoy some avocado toast with a fried egg to the sound and sight of waves lapping on the shore.
41 locals recommend
Casa Isleña
Beautiful Brunch spot right on the water tucked away along Sandy Beach in Rincon. Only about 20 min from Bnb. Sip on a mimosa while watching the pelicans dive and enjoy some avocado toast with a fried egg to the sound and sight of waves lapping on the shore.
Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team, the restaurant highlights the best ingredients Puerto Rico has to offer. The dinners consist of multiple courses spotlighting locally grown and sourced food.
Reservations are required and seating is limited. Dinner service is every Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. The restaurant hosts a limited number of guests per night and the menu changes weekly.
Dinner is $65 per person.
6 locals recommend
Reina Mora Kitchen & Supper Club
BoOwned and operated by husband-and-wife team, the restaurant highlights the best ingredients Puerto Rico has to offer. The dinners consist of multiple courses spotlighting locally grown and sourced food.
Reservations are required and seating is limited. Dinner service is every Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. The restaurant hosts a limited number of guests per night and the menu changes weekly.
Dinner is $65 per person.
Waterfall
You have to see this place! Two beautiful waterfalls on the same river. About a 45 min drive from Bnb. Swim in the cool water and jump from the rope swing! Short hike but worth every step. It’s a paved hike so nothing terribly difficult. Lots of stairs to get down to the first falls though so just something to be aware of if stairs are difficult for you. Wear water shoes or nonslip soles as the rocks by the falls do get slick. Gorgeous place! Plan to get there by 8-9am as it does get crowded later in the morning/day. Paid parking lot ($10) and and bar/restaurant on the property to eat at after your hike.
203 locals recommend
Gozalandia Hiking Area
Sector LechuzaYou have to see this place! Two beautiful waterfalls on the same river. About a 45 min drive from Bnb. Swim in the cool water and jump from the rope swing! Short hike but worth every step. It’s a paved hike so nothing terribly difficult. Lots of stairs to get down to the first falls though so just something to be aware of if stairs are difficult for you. Wear water shoes or nonslip soles as the rocks by the falls do get slick. Gorgeous place! Plan to get there by 8-9am as it does get crowded later in the morning/day. Paid parking lot ($10) and and bar/restaurant on the property to eat at after your hike.
Grocery Stores
Mr. Special Supermarket
4 Av. Nativo AlersLocal grocery store about 7 minutes from Bnb.
Econo
Puerto Rico 115Grocery store located in Rincon about 20 minutes from Bnb. Good selection.
Gas station
Gulf
115 Bo5 min from Bnb
Total Pico de Piedra
Gas station about 7 minutes from Bnb. Good place to get beer/ice.
Beachside Yoga
Beautiful beachfront yoga. Classes taught everyday. All levels. Mats, blocks, accessories provided. Located on Sandy Beach in Rincon. About 15-20 from Bnb.
44 locals recommend
Barefoot Yoga y Bodega
Puerto Rico 413Beautiful beachfront yoga. Classes taught everyday. All levels. Mats, blocks, accessories provided. Located on Sandy Beach in Rincon. About 15-20 from Bnb.