Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Makaira Charters
FISHING
( 787-823-4391/299-7374;
www.makairafishingcharters.com
;
half/full day $575/
850)
Captain Pepi Alfonso is a licensed US Coast Guard who runs deep-sea fishing charters
for up to six people and can sometimes split charters if your party is smaller. Drinks are
included, but bring your own food - no bananas though (an old fishing superstition)!
Festivals & Events
Rincón Triathlon
RACE
(
www.rinconpr.com/triathlon/home.htm
)
This triathlon has been going since 1982,
which is pretty much ancient history in the triathlon world. Held every June, it's a classic
ironman contest that's starting to draw some quality international athletes - it makes for a
serious fiesta for spectators.
Sleeping
Rincón has some of the best-value accommodations on the island, especially in its small,
boutique properties. Still, reservations are recommended, particularly in high season, from
November through February, when the town is overrun by surfers.
Rincón is also awash with vacation-rental properties of all shapes and sizes. To make
your search easier you can enlist the services of
Island West Properties (
787-823-2323;
www.rinconrealestateforsale.com
)
, which maintains an office on Hwy
413 about a mile out of town toward the lighthouse. Villa rentals with one to eight bed-
rooms go for between $120 and $700 per night.
Most of the guesthouses (and a few bar-restaurants) are in the hills north of town, espe-
cially on a loop of road that circles down to the north-facing beach and rejoins Hwy 413 a
mile further to the northwest.
Many of the accommodations (as well as restaurants and pubs) listed here do not have
street addresses per se; in these cases we provide descriptive addresses.
NORTH OF TOWN
Most of the following accommodations, and some other scrappy options not listed, are
along Hwy 413, north of town.
Casa Islena
HOTEL $$
