El Mirador Guesthouse is located in the surfing town of Rincón.
This exciting town, with a population of 12,000 friendly people, is situated
in the west coast of Puerto Rico. Rincón, also known as the town
of beautiful sunsets, nestles between La Cadena Mountains and a series
of beaches facing the Atlantic to the north and the Caribbean to the south.
The reef lined Atlantic beaches have become a winter mecca for skilled
surfers since the World Surfing Championship was held here nearly twenty
years ago.
The
beautiful town of Rincón promises a vacation experience full of
entertainment featuring:
- Superb
wave riding, comparable to Hawaiian surf
- Diving
of first class in Rincón and to Desecheo Island (13 miles offshore
via charter service)
- Half
dozen secluded and uncrowded swimming blue beaches
- The
best snorkeling in tranquil clear waters surrounded by amazing tropical
reefs
- Deep
sea fishing (mahi, wahoo, grouper, blue marlin, etc.)
- Endangered
humpback whale watching in the month of February
The coastal town of Rincón hosts many entertaining activities such as surfing competitions, marathons, triathlons and music festivals.
Rincón's El Faro lighthouse, which is one of the only two observation parks for whale watching in the whole world, offers a stunning view of the ocean.
You can take spectacular trips to nearby areas that include rain forests, coffee plantations, the Rio Camuy Cave Park, the wonderful Phosphorescent Bay, Cabo Rojo's salt flats and Arecibo's enormous radio telescope. Our visitors can enjoy golfing just 25 minutes away in Aguadilla and gamble 20 minutes away in Mayagüez.
The town of Rincón offers fine dining restaurants, shops and the services our tourists need, including medical services. In spite of its distinctions, Rincón retains a rural charm. Please check www.rincon.org for additional information of Rincón.
About the Island of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, a tropical paradise, is located in the Caribbean about between the state of Florida and city of Venezuela. The Island can be found east of Dominican Republic. The Island measures 110 miles wide and 35 miles tall. Its comfortable all year round temperatures fluctuate between 73° and 85°. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and its currency is the US dollar. The main languages spoken are English and Spanish.
Getting to Rincón
- From
San Juan Airport - 2 hours southwest by car
- From
Aguadilla Airport - 25 minutes south by car
- From Mayagüez Airport - 25 minutes north by car
See
map in our Map & Directions page.
Airlines
American, Carnival, Delta, Kiwi, Northwest, ATA, JetBlue, United and USAir
Rental Cars
San Juan, P.R. Airport: Budget, Hertz, Avis and Thrifty - $25-$65 per
day
Tel
(787) 317-2280 • Toll Free (888) 883-0188
E-mail: elmiradorpr@hotmail.com
