Villa Ensenada -Activities

The stretch of beach we share extends from a residential area on the fringe of town to the cliffs of El Faro, the old lighthouse now maintained as a tourist attraction. Along the beach, you will find sandy spots great for swimming and tide-created pools fine for letting the little ones splash and play. A short walk south takes you to Steps Beach, famous for great snorkeling over the coral reefs just offshore. On days when the surf is up, boogie boarders and surfers find plenty of fun along this beach. Surfing fanatics will find good waves on most days on the beach just north of El Faro, five minutes away by car.

Things to do and see:

There are plenty of stuff to do and see in Rincón. You can enjoy our calm waters and spend your day snorkeling, scuba diving or just relaxing at the beach. If surfing is your love, Rincón is your place. With numerous world recognized beaches Tres Palmas, Steps, and Tamboo you will find yourself in the best place for surfing in the caribbean. In the months of October to April you can spend your time doing some whale watching. Rincón is a fabulous spot to watch migrating humpback whales. The historical Lighthouse "El Faro" is a great place for whale watching or just to spend a nice evening. El Faro is about a 5 minutes drive from Villa Ensenada.There is also Horseback riding and Mountain bike rentals. Nighlife is not a problem at Rincón, you will find a range of pubs, surf bars like Tamboo, and plenty of restaurants.

Not to far from Rincón about 25 minutes you will find the town of Aguadilla, also known for their surfing beaches like CrashBoat, Gaschambers, Wilderness among others. The CrashBoat is a well known meeting point for locals, if you need some company CrashBoat is the place. You can also play golf in a nice 18 holes Golf Park or go bowling. Driving south 20 minutes from Rincón is the town of Mayagüez where you can visit the zoo "Zoológico de Puerto Rico". Down the road from Mayagüez is Cabo Rojo where you will find some tranquil, unspoiled and gorgeous beaches like Boquerón, Joyuda, Combate, Bulle and Punta Ballenas. In Cabo Rojo you will also find a Dry Forest Reserve declared by the United Nations as a patrimony for the humanity. South in the towns of Lajas and Guánica you can visit the Mangrove forests and the Dry Forest Reservations. Lajas is also famous for its bioluminescent bay "La Parguera" where you can take a ride in a clear-bottom boat or rent kayaks.

Other Places to visit and things to do around the island:

Cavern Diving - incredible scuba experience for certified divers. Explore a submarine cave with inside and outside reefs. Where: Playa Jobos, Isabela, "La Cueva Submarina Dive Shop", Tel 872-1390.

Río Camuy Cave Park - an ecosystem with some of the most impressive subterranean cave network, and Tres Pueblos sinkhole. Where: Camuy, Tel 898-3100

Arecibo Observatory - features the world's largest radio telescope, home of SETI. It's Operated by Cornell University and the National Science Foundation. Visit their web site http://www.naic.edu for more information. Where: Arecibo, Tel 878-2612

Panoramic Route - take a trip across the green mountain range, drive by 5 Tropical Forest Reserves with some of the most spectacular scenic views throughout the island. Where: Starts in road 106 in Mayagüez and ends in the other side of the island in Yabucoa.

Colonial Ponce - Visit the historical downtown zone of Ponce with is famous Firehouse. Where: Ponce.

Tibes Indian ceremonial Center - archaeological treasures dated from 700 A.D. ceremonial plazas and ball courts from Igneri and Pre-Taíno indians.. Where: Ponce, Tel 840-2255.

El Yunque Caribbean national Forest - the only rain forest within the U.S. National Forest System. Where: Rio Grande, Tel 888-5646

Walking Tour of Old San Juan - colorful colonial buildings, full of historical sites, including spanish fortesses like "Fuerte San Felipe del Morro", Where: San Juan

Botanical Gardens Tour - visit the University of Puerto Rico's Botanical Gardens. Where: San Juan, Tel: 767-1710

Barcadí Rum Distillery Tour - a free tour of the world's largest rum distillery. Where: 788-8400.