It’s no secret that Rincón, Puerto Rico is an incredibly beautiful place with its pristine beaches lined with coconut trees, colorful coral reefs, world-famous waves, and breath-taking sunsets. But one thing that makes Rincón so special is its deeply passionate, connected, creative, and diverse community. This month, we wanted to feature a local group that…
Just a short walk from Maria’s Luxury Villa, through the lush, coastal trail of El Bosque Comunitario La Armonía, stands the historic Punta Higüera Lighthouse (more commonly referred to as “El Faro”) and its surrounding park, overlooking the surf breaks from Maria’s to Domes Beach. It’s an iconic location in Rincón, popular with both locals…
If you’ve ever visited Rincón, Puerto Rico during the summer months, you’ve likely witnessed the magnificently beautiful Flamboyán trees during a walk or drive around town. Their beautiful, bright canopies are spectacular! In fact, we’re lucky to have a Flamboyán tree right outside of our front door here at Maria’s Luxury Villa. What is a…
Rincón, Puerto Rico is nothing short of beautiful all year round. And while many tourists tend to flock to Puerto Rico during the winter months to escape the cold, the summer months in Puerto Rico bring with them their own special energy. In honor of this season, we thought we’d share our insights along with…
Rincón, Puerto Rico is one of the most beautiful places on this planet. With its warm, clear water, beautiful coral reefs, rolling green mountains, proximity to nature and overall laidback vibe — it’s a popular destination for many surfers, divers, nature lovers, artists seeking inspiration, and adventure-seeking families. For being a relatively small town, there…
Easy to get to and family-friendly day trips from Rincón, Puerto Rico. With its beautiful beaches, tropical reefs, and lush green surroundings, a vacation to Rincón is a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you’re chasing surf, focusing on fishing or diving, or on vacation to simply rest and recharge your batteries, there’s a little something for…
Every vacation to Rincón, Puerto Rico is an opportunity to explore something new! While widely known for its world-class surfing beaches, beautiful coral reefs for diving and snorkeling, and for its breathtaking sunsets, there are also many other unique and interesting things to do and discover during your vacation to Rincón. We gathered some feedback…
Not only is Rincón, Puerto Rico a great place for watching surfers, sunsets, and soaking up the natural beauty of the Caribbean, but during the winter months, Rincon is also a prime location for spotting whales! Between the months of January and March, Humpback Whales can be spotted off of the Rincón coast as they…
With its wonderful waves, sandy beaches, rugged mountainous interior, and rich culture and history, Puerto Rico attracts visitors year-round. During the winter, however, there are some unique advantages to visiting Puerto Rico, and the warm sunny weather that persists on the island all year is a welcome change for the many tourists who live in…
Did you know that Puerto Rico has one of the longest holiday seasons in the world? Known as la Navidad, Puerto Rico’s Holiday season stretches from late November, just after Thanksgiving, all the way through mid-January, culminating in the vibrant Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián, commonly referred to as la SanSe, in Old San…
Throughout the year, tourists flock to Puerto Rico for its sandy beaches, awesome waves, natural beauty, vibrant culture, and rich history. Puerto Rico’s natural beauty is reflected in the island’s diverse ecosystems, each of which supports unique plant and animal life. Among the island’s animals are over 300 species of birds, 18 of which are…
From the forested, mountainous interior to the blue waters of the sandy coast, Puerto Rico is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Unfortunately, centuries of human development and the unique, delicate ecosystem of the island has resulted in a declining population for many animals that call Puerto Rico home. Two animal species that are…
Bajo las hermosas aguas azules de las costas de Puerto Rico se encuentra un vibrante mundo marino lleno de peces tropicales, corales, tortugas y otras especies marinas. Los arrecifes de coral están llenos de vida y color, y se pueden explorar fácilmente practicando snorkel o buceo. Con impresionantes arrecifes en la Reserva Marina Tres Palmas y en las aguas cercanas…
Sentarse y relajarse en la playa con una bebida refrescante en la mano, mientras las olas golpean suavemente y el sol cálido acaricia la piel, es uno de los placeres más simples de la vida. Desafortunadamente, no se puede estar en la playa todo el tiempo, pero sí puede sentirse como si lo estuvieras. No…
With its beautiful beaches, wonderful waves, and warm, tropical weather, Puerto Rico is a desirable vacation destination year-round. However, due to cold weather in northern latitudes during winter and certain changes in wave and weather patterns throughout the year, the wintertime is the peak season for tourism. Nonetheless, vacationing in Puerto Rico during the summer…
With warm weather year-round, excellent beaches, great waves, and wonderful green foliage, it is no wonder that Puerto Rico is a desirable vacation destination. However, the lush tropical paradise attracts more than tourists. Insects that bite, like sand fleas and mosquitoes, also enjoy the island’s high temperatures. Getting an insect bite can be an uncomfortable…
Con fuertes olas oceánicas, un paisaje verde y exuberante, y playas de arena, Puerto Rico es un destino vacacional muy atractivo para muchos. Sin embargo, durante gran parte de su historia, no fue el turismo lo que atrajo a las personas a la isla, sino el comercio. Por supuesto, todo ese comercio convirtió al Caribe…
Puerto Rico atrae a muchos visitantes de todo el mundo por sus maravillosas olas para surfear, su exuberante follaje tropical y, por supuesto, sus playas de arena. La simple belleza de esas playas es fácil de dar por sentada, pero fue a través de diversos fenómenos naturales que esas playas —y sus cualidades únicas— llegaron…
Con sus altas cumbres montañosas y poderosas olas, es fácil imaginar cómo la isla de Puerto Rico llegó a estar asociada con los dioses por sus habitantes indígenas. Antes de la colonización europea, los taínos tenían un sistema de creencias robusto, que ha sido revitalizado en algunos aspectos por movimientos de resurgimiento taíno. Aunque la…
Con clima cálido durante todo el año, abundante lluvia y sol, y diferentes ambientes que van desde montañas hasta playas, Puerto Rico cuenta con una rica diversidad de plantas. Los árboles, enredaderas, arbustos, pastos, flores y otras plantas a lo largo de la isla hacen de Puerto Rico el oasis verde que es. Algunas de…
