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Rincon Bay
Rincón, which means "corner" in Spanish, indeed occupies a remote corner at the westernmost tip of the island. Its privileged position guarantees you a perfect place from which to view the glorious tropical sunsets as they splash over the broad canvas of the sea.
Rincón was the site of the World Surfing Championships in 1968, and since then has gained a reputation as the surfing capital of the Caribbean. A generation of international surfers has challenged the fast and furious offshore waves; so many have settled in the village that it has developed an expatriate subculture.
Rincón straddles the rough Atlantic and the gentle Caribbean, so its six beaches provide the best of both worlds. The town's public beach is especially popular among families who enjoy its calm and clear blue waters, and the convenience of parking spaces, rest rooms and food stands. In the unlikely case that you tire of swimming, snorkeling or sunning here, the area is perfect for collecting seashells and sea glass.
The proximity to the Mona Passage, the winter highway for migrating humpback whales, makes Rincón an ideal place for whale watching.
How to Get There
From LMM International Airport take Road 26 (Baldorioty de Castro Ave.) towards San Juan. Take exit Bayamón/Arecibo via Minillas Tunnel. Continue towards Arecibo on toll Road 22. From Arecibo take Highway 2 towards Rincón, taking the second exit at Road 115.

Crashboat
The Mediterranean style town of Aguadilla is situated on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, where the nearby mountains afford good vantage points for viewing the majestic shoreline below or watching the sun disappear into the sea.
The waters closest to the town are usually too rough for safe swimming, but Crashboat Beach is on every dedicated beach enthusiast's must-see list. It is certainly worth navigating the narrow, winding, tree-lined access road to be able to walk along the beach's shell-covered sands and gaze at the roaring sea.
Unless you are a strong swimmer or an avid bodysurfer, you may prefer to enjoy the calmer waters a few miles away. Waves at Crashboat can be unpredictably large and break quite near the shore. An abandoned cement pier is said to give the beach its name, since the heavy surf damaged many of the fishing boats that were tied to it.
Plenty of palm trees and other coastal vegetation line the dramatic beach and provide shelter from the sun's rays - and a place to take in the wonder of nature at its challenging best.
How to Get There
From San Juan take Highway 22, connect to Road 2 and continue to the exit to Road 107.

Shacks
The long stretch of Atlantic coast from Arecibo in the northwest to Rincón, the town at the westernmost tip of the island where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, is home to an incredible variety of beaches. About halfway between these two points are the spectacular white sand dunes of Isabela.
Among the favorite beaches in Isabela is Shacks. It has an international reputation as one of the premier windsurfing spots in the world and is often compared with Maui. Despite its worldwide reputation, Shacks is never crowded.
With trade winds streaming along at a constant 15 to 18 knots during the winter months, Shacks provides an ideal setting for windsurfing, wave jumping and kite surfing. During the rest of the year, you can stroll among the sea grapes in search of the perfect seashell, or simply bask in the warm, tropical sun. Most visitors also include a stop at Jobos Beach, a couple of miles down the road, where the snorkeling and SCUBA diving are excellent.
How to Get There
From LMM International Airport take Road 26 (Baldorioty de Castro Ave.) towards San Juan. Take exit Bayamón/ Arecibo via the Minillas Tunnel. Continue towards Arecibo on toll Road 22. From Arecibo take Highway 2 towards Isabela, taking exit 110. At the first blinking streetlight turn left towards Road 4466 and continue straight to the end of the road.

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