Come visit Puerto Rico!
What part of the island should I stay at? Where should I rent a house/apartment? Should I rent a car? What is there to do? Nightlife?
I have received SOO many messages about Puerto Rico and this is the best way to inform you about my favorite places and things to do.
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What part of the island to stay at: Rincón, Puerto Rico
The easiest way to get to Rincón is to fly into the closest airport, Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN). This airport is located in Aguadilla, which is a 25 minute drive to Rincón.
Rincón is my absolute favorite town. It is very relaxing here with tons of activities to immerse yourself in. Also, it is not too far away from other attractions to check out.
Should I rent a car? YES
You should definitely rent a car. Car rentals are located right near the Aguadilla airport. Call in advance to schedule. I have heard they book up really fast, especially during Christmas break and Spring break.
Where to rent?
There are so many rentals in the Rincón area. Check out VRBO’s, Airbnb’s, and there is even a surf hostel.
Fish Eye View: I stay at Fisheye View which is at the top of the hill in front of Maria’s surf break and above The Beach House Restaurant. Fisheye View has a main house with an infinity pool, swim-up bar, grill, and gorgeous patio overlooking the entire Atlantic Ocean. You also have a beautiful view of Desecheo, the island that sits 13 miles off the coast of Rincón. The main house is great for large groups of people that are splitting the cost of the stay (more expensive).
Below the main house, there are two apartments and a studio. If you are looking to budget, I would definitely recommend staying in one of these (less expensive). There is a pool located right next to apartments and studio that overlooks the ocean, as well.
Why stay at Fisheye?
Right near the best surf breaks, beaches, and snorkeling spots on the island
Located right above one of the most popular restaurants in Rincón- Beach House (p.s. it is not noisy:) )
Best view to watch sunset and whales breach
Other places to rent:
Tres Amigos- near Dogman’s and Maria’s beach
The Beach House Restaurant and Rentals- located up the hill from Maria’s beach
Pool’s Beach Cabanas- near Pool’s beach
Punta’s Treehouse- located right near Sandy beach, walking distance to all the bars
Casa Verde Hotel- located near Pools beach and Sandy beach, right next to bars
Now on to the fun part: What to do- adventures, happy hour, night life
Rincón beaches- Surfing, Snorkeling, Fishing and Diving
Beaches and surfing- Maria’s, Domes, Pools, Sandy, the marina, Balnario de Rincón, Steps beach (Tres Palmas)
Diving- Taino Divers is the local dive shop located right at the marina. They provide snorkeling and scuba diving tours in the local areas and offshore to Desecheo
Other snorkeling spots- Maria’s, the marina, Steps beach, Crash Boat beach
The marina activities- Flying Fish Parasail (re-opening this summer), fishing charters, Rincón paddle board rentals and lessons, Rincon sailing rentals and lessons, foil surfing lessons, Katarina Sail Charters
Adventures
Waterfalls
San Sebastian waterfalls- 2 waterfalls, 1 hour drive from Rincón
Rio Tanamá, Sector La Planta Arecibo- 2 waterfalls, 2 hour drive from Rincón
Bring shoes, rocks are extremely sharp to hike on!
Crash Boat Beach- located near the Aguadilla airport, snorkeling, jumping off the pier, beach, food/drink trucks
If you walk/swim down the beach, there is a small cave to check out
Sugar Mill is nearby if you dare to jump off
Jobos Beach- surfing, snorkeling, beach
Cabo Rojo lighthouse/ Playa Sucia- salt flats harvesting, snorkeling, hiking along the cliffs, beach
Arecibo
Arecibo light house- beach, hiking along the cliffs, enjoy a nice swim while the waves crash up against the rocks
7 arches/ Cueva del Indio ($5 per person to enter)- Indian caves with Taino Indian petroglyphs, explore the 7 arches
Fun fact- scenes of Pirates of the Caribbean were filmed here!
La Parguera- rent skiff boats and cruise through the mangrove forests, bring floats to cruise down the lazy river mangrove waters, bring coolers to day drink and picnic on the boat
Happy Hour/ Sunset views
El Bohio- located right next to Maria’s beach next to Calypso
Ola Sunset Cafe- located at the Rincón lighthouse, right next to Dome’s beach
Beach House Restaurant- perfect view to watch the sunset disappear in the horizon
Villa Cofresí Hotel & Restaurant- Order the special Pirata drink made of coconut and different rums
Night Life
El Bohio
Beach House Restaurant
Casa Verde Bar and Restaurant
Pool Bar Sushi
Tamboo Bar and Restaurant
La Estacion Bar- also has a taco stand right outside
Art walk downtown on Thursday nights (Sunday farmer’s market too- during day time)