Things to Do in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Surfing

• Perhaps the city's most popular pastime, surfing draws thousands of tourists to the city each year. The unique location provides excellent waves on the northern beaches, and calm waters for snorkeling on the south. Experienced visitors can pick an oceanfront hotel and hit the waves nearly year round. For beginners and children, Surf 787 is an all-inclusive villa resort with the city's top-rated surf school. Operating year round, safety is the primary goal and group numbers are limited to three per instructor. All instructors are certified in CPR and have several years' experience in the waters off of Rincon. For expert surfers, the company offers a surf guiding package, outlining the less populated and best waves are located.

  Surf 787
  Rincon, Puerto Rico
  787-448-0032
  surf787.com

Scuba diving and snorkeling

• Experienced divers can find a variety of excellent diving and snorkeling spots on both the northern and southern sides of town. Nearby, Desecheo Island has been designated as a National Reserve and provides pristine diving conditions in a protected environment. Known for its large coral formations, as well as a wide variety of reef fish, sharks and other marine life, visitors are assured an interesting trip under the water. Additionally, dive sites at La Parguera are just south of Rincon, and provide wall dives that drop more than 120 feet and provide visibility of nearly 100 feet. Dolphins, mahi-mahi, tuna and black coral are all common sights.

  Taino Divers
  PO Box 164
  Black Eagle Marino
  Rincon, Puerto Rico 0067
  787-823-6429
  tainodivers.com/

Massage, spa and yoga

• The city is home to a variety of top-end spas and other wellness activities for more relaxed vacations. Visitors can arrange massages and yoga at a variety of locally owned studios. The Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute sits less than 50 yards from the water and provides a selection of men's, women's and family services, including massage services, yoga classes and makeovers for moms and daughters. A menu of locally produced, organic fruits and vegetables is available for breakfast and lunch, and a selection of fruit smoothies is available all day. La Paz Rincon provides a full service menu of Yoga and Pilates for all fitness levels. Providing both group and private practices, there are several sessions per day.

  Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute
  Carretera 115, Km. 20
  Calle Moret, Bo. Guayabo
  Aguada
  Puerto Rico 00602
  787-868-6307
  annwigmore.org/