Katarina Sail Charters
If this is your first visit to Rincon, or you’re a seasoned veteran, don’t miss a sail on the Katarina! Locals and travelers agree, it is the best, most affordable and unique experience that Rincon offers! If your interest is snorkeling the pristine Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, then there is no better way to do it than aboard the Katarina. With steps that lead directly into the water, we snorkel the reef right from the boat. The “Tan your Can” [...]
Scuba Diving in Rincon
Taino Divers offer daily trips to nearby Desecheo Island (weather permitting), for Snorkeling, Scuba Diving and Discover Scuba Diving. Divers meet at the shop at 7:30am which is located a few steps from the boat at the Black Eagle Marina in Rincon. The ride to the island takes about 35 minutes and they anchor at two different sites, based on the day’s conditions. The visibility is a consistent 100 feet and the water temperature varies between 80F and 86F. All [...]
Local Waterfalls
If you are one of those adventurous types, or if the waves go flat while you are in Rincon you should visit one of the waterfalls that are close by. Cascada is “waterfall” in Spanish. It’s actually a small waterfall, a large waterfall is a “catarata”. Las Cataratas Waterfall in San Sebastian Gozalandia or Las Cataratas Waterfall in San Sebastian is sometimes called the secret waterfall even though it is actually on a couple of the official Puerto Rico tourism [...]
Art & Lifestyle
The Uncharted Studio is a local boutique and art gallery featuring some big name artists in contemporary art as well as some favorit local talent. They also design their own t-shirt line with hip, cool art work representing the lifestyle in Rincon. This is a great place to visit to see the local art seen or pick up some unique gifts to take back home to friends and family. Location: Town Plaza Rincon, United States, 00677
Surfing in Rincon
With its crystalline blue water, gentle trade winds blowing offshore on the northwest coast, palm trees swaying over white sand beaches, and hundreds of reefs, points and beaches, it’s almost surprising that surfing didn’t really start in Puerto Rico until the late ’50s. Indeed, the traditional wintertime Puerto Rico pilgrimage is still the first place many East Coasters get their first taste of powerful surf. (Other names for Puerto Rico include Borinquen, and La Isla del Encanto.) CROWDS In a [...]
Snorkeling – Tres Palmas Reserve
Get off you ass and pick up some snorkel gear so you can check out some of the most amazing sights that Rincon has to offer under the water at the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve. See hundreds of different types of reef fish along with sea trutles in their natural habitat. Also enjoy the different colors and shapes of coral over the reef’s. Be sure to keep your hands off of the goods. Don’t be a kook and go picking [...]
Skate Boarding
Shut Up and Skate! Skate Town is Rincon, Puerto Rico’s premier skate park. Located in down town Rincon this park is packed with ramps, street skating coarses, a skate shop and much more. Next time you are in Rincon and the waves get flat, grab your skateboard and head on over to Skate Town! Skatetown is located in downtown Rincon at Carr. 115 KM. 5.2 Bo Pueblo MON-FRI 1-8 SAT-SUN 10-8 Rules and Regulations: No one under 16 will be [...]
Horseback Riding
If you aren’t enjoying water sports in Rincon, there are lots of activities you can enjoy on land. If you love horses, you’ll have an unforgettable experience riding along the beaches of Puerto Rico. Horseback riding is a favorite activity in Puerto Rico – and there is a long tradition of raising ‘paso fino’ horses. Pintos “R” Us Trail Rides – in the heart of Rincon. A short 5 minute drive from Casa Verde Guest House is Pintos R’ Us [...]
Surf Lessons
Casa Verde, a great place to stay in Rincon PR, has a very special relationship with Rincon Surf School. Give us a ring or shoot us an email to learn about our specials which include both close to the beach accomodations and surf lessons! Rincon Surf School is the only profesional certified surf school in Puerto Rico dedicated to fostering surf etiquette, water safety and quality. Rincon Surf School programs for surfers through professional instructor development, education, accreditation and research. WHY RINCON [...]
Art & Lifestyle
Playaoeste Surf Art Gallery Val and Eric travel the world over (cheap excuse to go surfing) to find the best tropical surf art. Their extensive tastefull collection fills this Playa Oeste site for you to enjoy. Framing is available. We ship all over the world. Please feel free to contact Val or Eric if you have any questions about ordering. When in Puerto Rico stop by our galley and enjoy the art and the view. They Pack And Ship Worldwide. [...]
Parasail In Rincon
Flying Fish Parasail Flying Fish Parasail is open 7 days a week. Their first trip starts at 9 am. and last trip leaves at 5 pm. Reservations are suggested but walk ups are welcome. The boat leaves on the hour so please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled flight time. Tel. 787 -823 -2359 Single & Tandem Flights Available Price per person is $60.00 The boat is US Coast Guard certified, 100% safety record. Space Available for up to 12 passengers. [...]
Surfboard Repair
Dings Happen… From their first use, boards are always getting dings. Damages happen to surfboards being dropped at the airport, hitting rocks, hitting other boards and/or surfers out in the water, or simply from bouncing around in the back of your truck. Once this happens, the board will become water-logged, weigh more, and not perform how it should. A common quick fix is to throw some duct tape over the crack. This really doesn’t solve the problem though. Get it [...]
