Anita’s guidebook
Nearby Beaches
Lively beach popular with locals and visitors. Clear, calm water and lots of vendors (and people) on the weekends. Parking lot right on beach for about $5 (cash only). Get there early to get a parking spot on the weekends. To get there, use google maps and search for “Crash Boat Beach” or use coordinates 18.45762, -67.16244 . 25-30 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
543 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Crash Boat (buceo con tubo)
Lively beach popular with locals and visitors. Clear, calm water and lots of vendors (and people) on the weekends. Parking lot right on beach for about $5 (cash only). Get there early to get a parking spot on the weekends. To get there, use google maps and search for “Crash Boat Beach” or use coordinates 18.45762, -67.16244 . 25-30 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Sometimes good for swimming if the surf is not too big, small parking lot with spots usually available on weekdays and early mornings. Also limited parking on street. Restaurants and shops nearby. To get there, get out on Route 2 first, then use google maps and search for “Sandy Beach Rincon” or use the coordinates 18.37041, -67.25678 . 30-35 minute drive from Villa Yemaya. Do not turn left out of the driveway to get here or anywhere, it is a dead end.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandy Beach
Km4 Hm 7 Carretera 413 RamalSometimes good for swimming if the surf is not too big, small parking lot with spots usually available on weekdays and early mornings. Also limited parking on street. Restaurants and shops nearby. To get there, get out on Route 2 first, then use google maps and search for “Sandy Beach Rincon” or use the coordinates 18.37041, -67.25678 . 30-35 minute drive from Villa Yemaya. Do not turn left out of the driveway to get here or anywhere, it is a dead end.
Public beach with easy parking (except when there’s a festival or surfing competition) close to the center of town. Busy on weekends and middle of summer. Small space for swimming. To get there, get out on Route 2 first, then use google maps and search for “Balneario Rincon” or use the coordinates 18.34043, -67.25565 . 25 minute drive from Villa Yemaya. Do not turn left out of the driveway to get here or anywhere, it is a dead end.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balneario De Rincón Puerto Rico
11 Cll Antiguo Club NauticoPublic beach with easy parking (except when there’s a festival or surfing competition) close to the center of town. Busy on weekends and middle of summer. Small space for swimming. To get there, get out on Route 2 first, then use google maps and search for “Balneario Rincon” or use the coordinates 18.34043, -67.25565 . 25 minute drive from Villa Yemaya. Do not turn left out of the driveway to get here or anywhere, it is a dead end.
Calm and deserted beach. You will probably be the only one on the beach for about 100 meters. Water is mostly calm. Nice, easy parking lot with some shade. There are rarely vendors or lifeguards, even on the weekends. To get there, use google maps and search for “Sargaso Fish House, Añasco” or use coordinates 18.28320, -67.19068 . 15 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Playa
Calm and deserted beach. You will probably be the only one on the beach for about 100 meters. Water is mostly calm. Nice, easy parking lot with some shade. There are rarely vendors or lifeguards, even on the weekends. To get there, use google maps and search for “Sargaso Fish House, Añasco” or use coordinates 18.28320, -67.19068 . 15 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Large, public 1-mile stretch of beach with beautiful, calm, blue waters. Easy public parking for about $5 (cash only). One of the most famous beaches in Puerto Rico.. To get there, search “Balneario Boqueron” on google maps or use coordinates 18.01958, -67.16928 . 1 hour drive from Villa Yemaya, but check traffic as driving through Mayaguez can cause delays.
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Balneario Publico De Boqueron
Large, public 1-mile stretch of beach with beautiful, calm, blue waters. Easy public parking for about $5 (cash only). One of the most famous beaches in Puerto Rico.. To get there, search “Balneario Boqueron” on google maps or use coordinates 18.01958, -67.16928 . 1 hour drive from Villa Yemaya, but check traffic as driving through Mayaguez can cause delays.
Part of a nature reserve, and very natural (no vendors or buildings around). Clear, calm waters. Sometimes there’s a lot of seaweed esp. Nov-Jan., and it’s a rocky road getting there. Bring water shoes to explore the rock formations. Limited parking so get there early. While you’re there, check out the nearby lighthouse. Search “Playa Sucia” or use coordinates 17.93599, -67.19045 . 1 hour and 15 minutes from Villa Yemaya.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa sucia
Part of a nature reserve, and very natural (no vendors or buildings around). Clear, calm waters. Sometimes there’s a lot of seaweed esp. Nov-Jan., and it’s a rocky road getting there. Bring water shoes to explore the rock formations. Limited parking so get there early. While you’re there, check out the nearby lighthouse. Search “Playa Sucia” or use coordinates 17.93599, -67.19045 . 1 hour and 15 minutes from Villa Yemaya.
Food scene
It’s Coffee Time, PR-402, Anasco
8 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Coffee, pastries, light breakfast and sandwiches. Open M-F 7am – 3pm and Weekends 8am – 2pm.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's Coffee Time
Puerto Rico 402It’s Coffee Time, PR-402, Anasco
8 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Coffee, pastries, light breakfast and sandwiches. Open M-F 7am – 3pm and Weekends 8am – 2pm.
Don Frappe and Don Maceta, Puerto Rican Food.
PR-2, Anasco , 5 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Plate sizes are huge, quality of food is okay. Great for families and large groups as it has an arcade and lots of activities for kids and the young at heart. Also has a go-kart track which is a bit expensive.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Don Frappe y Don Maceta
Puerto Rico 2Don Frappe and Don Maceta, Puerto Rican Food.
PR-2, Anasco , 5 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Plate sizes are huge, quality of food is okay. Great for families and large groups as it has an arcade and lots of activities for kids and the young at heart. Also has a go-kart track which is a bit expensive.
La Cambija, Seafood. Calle Cambija 17, Rincon.
25 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Popular place in Rincon with outdoor seating. Open W-F 4pm-9pm and weekends noon-9pm.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cambija
Calle CambijaLa Cambija, Seafood. Calle Cambija 17, Rincon.
25 minute drive from Villa Yemaya.
Popular place in Rincon with outdoor seating. Open W-F 4pm-9pm and weekends noon-9pm.
La Copa Llena. Seafood, Tapas and Puerto Rican Food. Calle Black Eagle Marina 413, Rincon. 25 minute drive from Villa Yemaya. Right on the beach and good for watching the sunset. Open most days 5pm-9m. Call (787) 823-0896 to confirm hours.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La copa llena
Black Eagle RoadLa Copa Llena. Seafood, Tapas and Puerto Rican Food. Calle Black Eagle Marina 413, Rincon. 25 minute drive from Villa Yemaya. Right on the beach and good for watching the sunset. Open most days 5pm-9m. Call (787) 823-0896 to confirm hours.
Rincón Beer Company, Brewpub, American Food.
Calle Muñoz Rivera 15, Rincon. 25 minutes from Villa Yemaya. In the center of the town of Rincon. Serving many craft beers from around Puerto Rico. Call (787) 280-8866 to confirm hours.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rincón Beer Company
15 Cll Muñoz RiveraRincón Beer Company, Brewpub, American Food.
Calle Muñoz Rivera 15, Rincon. 25 minutes from Villa Yemaya. In the center of the town of Rincon. Serving many craft beers from around Puerto Rico. Call (787) 280-8866 to confirm hours.
Estela, Fancy Fresh Fusion Food.
Carretera 115 Km 14, Rincón. 30 minutes from Villa Yemaya. One of the best restaurants in Rincon, and very classy. Italian and French inspired dishes. Open Tues-Sat. 5pm -930pm. Reservations recommended. Call (787) 823-1795.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
estela restaurant Rincon
road 115Estela, Fancy Fresh Fusion Food.
Carretera 115 Km 14, Rincón. 30 minutes from Villa Yemaya. One of the best restaurants in Rincon, and very classy. Italian and French inspired dishes. Open Tues-Sat. 5pm -930pm. Reservations recommended. Call (787) 823-1795.
Mimosa Brunch Farm to Table, Brunch.
Carr 417 km 2.0, Aguada. 15 minutes from Villa Yemaya. Fresh brunch and breakfast. Offers some vegan and gluten free options as well. Open Thurs – Sun., 7am – 230pm. Call (787) 605-3782
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mimosa Brunch Farm To Table
Puerto Rico 417Mimosa Brunch Farm to Table, Brunch.
Carr 417 km 2.0, Aguada. 15 minutes from Villa Yemaya. Fresh brunch and breakfast. Offers some vegan and gluten free options as well. Open Thurs – Sun., 7am – 230pm. Call (787) 605-3782
Activities Nearby
See a Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League Game. Season runs mid-Nov until early Feb. Villa Yemaya is located 20 minutes from the Indios de Mayaguez team stadium and 20 minutes from the Tiburones de Aguadilla team Stadium.
http://ligapr.com/itinerario/
Isidoro García Stadium
29 Cll Cayetano Coll Y TosteSee a Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League Game. Season runs mid-Nov until early Feb. Villa Yemaya is located 20 minutes from the Indios de Mayaguez team stadium and 20 minutes from the Tiburones de Aguadilla team Stadium.
http://ligapr.com/itinerario/
Scuba or snorkel! Taino Divers offers scuba, snorkel, and sunset cruises where you just might see whales (Whale season is Jan – Mar). Leaves from Rincon.
https://www.tainodivers.com/
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taino Divers
564 Black Eagle RdScuba or snorkel! Taino Divers offers scuba, snorkel, and sunset cruises where you just might see whales (Whale season is Jan – Mar). Leaves from Rincon.
https://www.tainodivers.com/
USDA Tropical Agriculture Research Center, Mayaguez. Lovely arboretum with tropical trees, many of which are labeled. Walking around the grounds is free but you need to stop in the visitors’ office to get a visitors’ pass. Open M-F 7am – 330pm. 20 minutes from Villa Yemaya.
Tropical Agriculture Research Station
2200 Avenida Pedro Albizu CamposUSDA Tropical Agriculture Research Center, Mayaguez. Lovely arboretum with tropical trees, many of which are labeled. Walking around the grounds is free but you need to stop in the visitors’ office to get a visitors’ pass. Open M-F 7am – 330pm. 20 minutes from Villa Yemaya.
Thursday Night Arts Walk, Rincon Plaza, Rincon. Local artisans fill the main plaza in Rincon every Thursday night with stalls selling unique arts and crafts. 25 minutes from Villa Yemaya. Starts around 5pm. Get there early to find a parking spot.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rincón Art Walk
Thursday Night Arts Walk, Rincon Plaza, Rincon. Local artisans fill the main plaza in Rincon every Thursday night with stalls selling unique arts and crafts. 25 minutes from Villa Yemaya. Starts around 5pm. Get there early to find a parking spot.
Visit the Rincon Lighthouse, Faro Punta Higüeras, built by the Spanish in 1892. It’s a good place to view the sunset, and try to spot whales (whale season is Jan-Mar, peaking in Feb). Parking is available in front of the lighthouse. 25 minutes from Villa Yemaya.
Use google maps and search for “El Faro Rincon”. But remember, do not turn left from Villa Yemaya to get here. You must turn right and get onto Route 2 to get anywhere.
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Faro Punta Higüeras
Puerto Rico 4413Visit the Rincon Lighthouse, Faro Punta Higüeras, built by the Spanish in 1892. It’s a good place to view the sunset, and try to spot whales (whale season is Jan-Mar, peaking in Feb). Parking is available in front of the lighthouse. 25 minutes from Villa Yemaya.
Use google maps and search for “El Faro Rincon”. But remember, do not turn left from Villa Yemaya to get here. You must turn right and get onto Route 2 to get anywhere.
Learn to Surf in Rincon! Group and Private lessons available
https://www.rinconsurfschool.com/
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Rincon Surf School
Calle MiramarLearn to Surf in Rincon! Group and Private lessons available
https://www.rinconsurfschool.com/
Take a “water-bike” tour at La Parguera. About 65 minutes from Villa Yemaya. Must be at least 4 feet 6 inches, so may not be available for children. A fun combination of a bike and kayak in beautiful and calm La Parguera. Must call to make a reservation and ask where it’s leaving from. Usually leaves from Punta Parguera.
https://www.caribbeanchiliboats.com/index-en.html
Punta Parguera
Take a “water-bike” tour at La Parguera. About 65 minutes from Villa Yemaya. Must be at least 4 feet 6 inches, so may not be available for children. A fun combination of a bike and kayak in beautiful and calm La Parguera. Must call to make a reservation and ask where it’s leaving from. Usually leaves from Punta Parguera.
https://www.caribbeanchiliboats.com/index-en.html
See a Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League Game. Season runs mid-Nov until early Feb. Villa Yemaya is located 20 minutes from the Indios de Mayaguez team stadium and 20 minutes from the Tiburones de Aguadilla team Stadium. Tickets are always reasonably priced!
http://ligapr.com/itinerario/
Luis A. Canena Marquez Stadium
Avenida Las CascadasSee a Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League Game. Season runs mid-Nov until early Feb. Villa Yemaya is located 20 minutes from the Indios de Mayaguez team stadium and 20 minutes from the Tiburones de Aguadilla team Stadium. Tickets are always reasonably priced!
http://ligapr.com/itinerario/
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Always turn RIGHT out of the driveway when you leave.
To get to anywhere, don’t turn left from the driveway. It's a dead end. You have to turn right and get back onto Route 2 (PR-2) to get anywhere.
Costumbres y cultura
Beware of Rip Currents
Please note that rip tides and strong currents are frequent! Pay attention to the safety flags. These safety flags are green (meaning that it is safe to go into the water), yellow (meaning warning, be careful), or red (meaning that it is not safe to swim, extreme danger). There may also be rip current warning signs. Stay alert, and stay alive. Small, isolated beaches my not have these flags, or lifeguards.