Rincón and the Porta del Sol Travel Guide

Guidebooks

The "Gateway to the Sun" is how tourism officials describe the island's western coast. Although the name calls to mind well-developed, well-traveled vacations spots like Spain's Costa de Sol, the Porta del Sol is neither. Unlike the area around San Juan, the Porta del Sol is relatively undiscovered. Even around Rincón, which has the lion's share of the lodgings, the beaches are delightfully deserted. And in places like Aguadilla and Isabela, two sleepy towns on the northwestern corner of the island, it's easy to find a stretch of shoreline all to yourself.

Hotels

Rincón and the Porta del Sol Hotels

The western part of the island near Rincón has a variety of hotels, from furnished villas geared toward families to beachfront hotels ideal for honeymooners...read more

Fodor's Choice

Restaurants

Rincón and the Porta del Sol Restaurants

If you like seafood, you're in the right place. Throughout northwestern Puerto Rico you'll find wonderful criollo (creole) cuisine. Most local eateries...read more

Fodor's Choice

Things To Do

Things To Do in Rincón and the Porta del Sol

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

Travel Deals in Rincón and the Porta del Sol

View all travel deals
* Some taxes, fees additional
Hotels

Rincón and the Porta del Sol Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go

    Visit El Combate: Hike to the lighthouse at this peninsula, which juts out into the Caribbean Sea.... Read more

  • The Abominable Chupacabra

    The Himalayas have their Yeti, Britain has its crop circles, New Jersey has its legendary Jersey Devil—and Puerto Rico has its Chupacabra... Read more

News & Features

View more blog stories

Free Fodor's Newsletter

Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.

· Travel Planner

 Places To Explore

 Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas

· Forums Trip Reports

View more trip reports

·

View more travel discussions