Porta del Sol Travel Guide

Explore Rincón Rincón on Puerto Rico’s west coast is famed for surf breaks, evening sunsets at Punta Higüeras Lighthouse, beachfront bars and a lively surf-town scene; diving and snorkeling at nearby reefs complement the surf culture. Explore Cabo Rojo Cliff-edged municipality famed for Los Morrillos lighthouse, salt flats and Playa Sucia; visitors come for sunset walks on limestone bluffs, seabird watching and shore-side restaurants serving fresh Caribbean seafood. Explore La Parguera La Parguera’s mangrove channels and small cays draw night boats for bioluminescent tours; daytime visitors kayak through clear channels and dive wrecks. Explore Aguada Aguada’s shoreline offers surfable breaks, a compact town plaza, and a low white lighthouse that marks the coast. Explore Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge Coastal wildlife refuge in southwestern Puerto Rico protecting salt flats, mangroves and shorebird habitat near the Los Morrillos lighthouse. Explore Isla de Mona An uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico’s main island, Isla de Mona is a government-protected nature reserve known for limestone caves, clear snorkeling waters, and endemic species. Explore Hormigueros Pilgrims flock to the Basílica de la Virgen de Montserrat in Hormigueros, a town of candles, processions and roadside shrines. Explore Guánica On Puerto Rico’s southwest coast, Guánica is framed by the Guánica Dry Forest and a sheltered harbor.