Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, Rincón /Efra
Rincón June-2008, By:Travel and Sports Staff
Rincón
World-class surfing, world-class sunsets.
Rincón is so well known in surfing circles that it has hosted two World Surfing championships. One of the main attractions is the restored Rincón Lighthouse and Park. This park has an eco-friendly gift shop and a snack bar. More importantly, it is set right in the middle of some of the best surfing in the world. You can stand at the park and watch the surfers go at it. Often there are formal contests held on the beach just north of the park (Spanish Wall to Sandy Beach). Walking a short distance to the south, you will find more surfers and seaside snacks.
Humpback whales may be seen in the winter from the shore (they come quite close to the lighthouse). The best chance of seeing a whale is from late January through late February, though there is no guarantee and the whale-watching season varies.
Divers and snorkelers should consider a trip to Desecheo Island, northwest of Rincón. This reserve has some of the most spectacular diving in Puerto Rico. On the southwest corner of Desecheo you will find a small and protected cove with excellent snorkeling and diving. The dive boats often tie up in this cove. Around the island the visibility is excellent, normally exceeding 100 feet. Some of the over 20 dive sites include the dives on the Yellow Reef pinnacle and the reef formation just offshore. You will find coral arches as well as staghorn and brain coral formations. This area is teeming with fish, and once in a while, a turtle wanders through.
How to go:
From Rt 2, just south of Aguadilla, go west (right) on Rt 115, past Aguada. As you come into Rincón, if you take the first turnoff to your right onto Rt 413, you go directly to the lighthouse and the lodgings on the north side of town. If you take the second turnoff onto Rt 413, you go through town and then loop back north to the lighthouse. Just on the south edge of town on Rt 115, you will find lodging right on the beach.
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