Quick answer
- Where: Rincón municipality (northwest coast).
- Population (2020 Census): 15,187.
- From San Juan: about 2 h 18 / 149.6 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Rincón at a glance
| Best for | Surf breaks, west-coast sunsets, and a compact beach-town base |
| 2020 Census population | 15,187 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72117 |
| From San Juan | about 2 h 18 / 149.6 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Rincón is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for northwest surf and sunset coast. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Surf and shoreline
Rincón anchors Puerto Rico’s northwest tip. Winter swells draw surfers; calmer pockets still need local judgment. Pair beach time with a short hop along the Porta del Sol coast.
2. Getting around
Free-flow drive times from San Juan are in the snapshot. Many visitors fly into Aguadilla when schedules fit, or drive the north/west corridor. Traffic and hills stretch clock time.
3. Local businesses
Use the Rincón directory for eats, stays and tours. Claim your listing if you operate here.
Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours · attractions. Island-wide: where to stay · restaurants.
Getting there
- Map: find Rincon on the interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool · ferry schedules for island hops.
List or claim your business
Run a restaurant, stay, tour or shop here? Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com so it appears in our directory hubs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rincón, Puerto Rico?
Rincón is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast. From San Juan: about 2 h 18 / 149.6 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Rincón known for?
Best for: Surf breaks, west-coast sunsets, and a compact beach-town base.
How do I list my business?
Use Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
Sources we checked
Checked in November 2026. Where a fact could not be confirmed against a primary source, we removed it or said so.
Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2022-10-18). Reviewed and updated November 2026: facts were checked against the sources above.
