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Food scene
A four-minute walk from the apartment. Located right along Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo. The restaurant has been serving the freshest seafood since 1974. In addition to seafood, the menu also includes burgers, brunch, and their famous "empanadillas" (Puerto Rican turnovers). Visit Annies and enjoy one of Cabo Rojo's best sunset spots.
91 locals recommend
Annie's places
101 PR-101A four-minute walk from the apartment. Located right along Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo. The restaurant has been serving the freshest seafood since 1974. In addition to seafood, the menu also includes burgers, brunch, and their famous "empanadillas" (Puerto Rican turnovers). Visit Annies and enjoy one of Cabo Rojo's best sunset spots.
A five-minute walk from the apartment. This restaurant is nestled on the white sands of el Combate beach.
16 locals recommend
Los Chapines
Calle 2A five-minute walk from the apartment. This restaurant is nestled on the white sands of el Combate beach.
A five-minute walk from the apartment. Santos is a local favorite, especially on karaoke night.
14 locals recommend
Santos
Calle 2A five-minute walk from the apartment. Santos is a local favorite, especially on karaoke night.
Get ready for fun for the whole family. Mini race car tracks, small amusement parks, and zip lines. This family adventure is located 40 minutes away in the town of Añasco. Come hungry because the portions are definitely for sharing.
83 locals recommend
Don Frappe y Don Maceta
Puerto Rico 2Get ready for fun for the whole family. Mini race car tracks, small amusement parks, and zip lines. This family adventure is located 40 minutes away in the town of Añasco. Come hungry because the portions are definitely for sharing.
An off-beat destination with fresh food and craft cocktails located in an eclectically designed restaurant with an outdoor patio under shade trees.
43 locals recommend
101 West Kitchen and Bar
An off-beat destination with fresh food and craft cocktails located in an eclectically designed restaurant with an outdoor patio under shade trees.
Hoy Como Ayer
Local Puerto Rican food with a twist if contemporary fine dining.
New spot with a biker feel to it, great food steps away from the ocean.
10 locals recommend
La vaca enfurecida
101 Puerto Rico 101New spot with a biker feel to it, great food steps away from the ocean.
Emphasis on wood-burning BBQ with our special homemade BBQ sauce. You'll love the taste and tenderness. We serve only Certified Angus Beef ® entrees. They are consistently tender, juicy, and flavorful. Try one today! We are a licensed restaurant of CAB.
76 locals recommend
Cowboys Cantina & Outside Grill
Emphasis on wood-burning BBQ with our special homemade BBQ sauce. You'll love the taste and tenderness. We serve only Certified Angus Beef ® entrees. They are consistently tender, juicy, and flavorful. Try one today! We are a licensed restaurant of CAB.
Rincón Beer Company is a microbrewery located in downtown Rincón, Puerto Rico, open under new management since November 24th, 2018. We have 16 taps of mostly local micro-brewery products. We also offer a cocktail menu, of which most ingredients are made in our establishment. We are known for our great service, the quality of our products, and a beach town atmosphere like we’re used to in the western part of the Island.
In early 2020, due to the great demand from our customers, we began expanding our brewhouse to be able to achieve our production goals. At the moment, we release a new beer every Friday for our taproom. We also have an extensive food menu under what we call “beer food”. Some of our most known dishes are the fish tacos and our nachos, which are made with our own IPA cheese.
172 locals recommend
Rincón Beer Company
15 Cll Muñoz RiveraRincón Beer Company is a microbrewery located in downtown Rincón, Puerto Rico, open under new management since November 24th, 2018. We have 16 taps of mostly local micro-brewery products. We also offer a cocktail menu, of which most ingredients are made in our establishment. We are known for our great service, the quality of our products, and a beach town atmosphere like we’re used to in the western part of the Island.
In early 2020, due to the great demand from our customers, we began expanding our brewhouse to be able to achieve our production goals. At the moment, we release a new beer every Friday for our taproom. We also have an extensive food menu under what we call “beer food”. Some of our most known dishes are the fish tacos and our nachos, which are made with our own IPA cheese.
About an hour and fifteen-minute drive away Levain Artisan Breads & Bakery is located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and is part of the vendors of the Mercado Agrícola Natural located in Old San Juan, every Saturday. On the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, find us in Rincón at the facilities of Karibe Kombucha and in Mayagüez at the facilities of El Viandón!
84 locals recommend
Levain Artisan Breads
Wing RoadAbout an hour and fifteen-minute drive away Levain Artisan Breads & Bakery is located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and is part of the vendors of the Mercado Agrícola Natural located in Old San Juan, every Saturday. On the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, find us in Rincón at the facilities of Karibe Kombucha and in Mayagüez at the facilities of El Viandón!
Only a 20-minute drive away this restaurant and tapas bar has a laidback vibe. With mellow Caribbean music and some of the best dishes on the west side of the island. Ask for their stuffed avocados.
58 locals recommend
Buena Vibra
Only a 20-minute drive away this restaurant and tapas bar has a laidback vibe. With mellow Caribbean music and some of the best dishes on the west side of the island. Ask for their stuffed avocados.
This restaurant is known to serve the best of the best Mexican food. It is a favorite and has grown in very little time to become one of the top culinary restaurants amongst tourists and locals alike. 15 minute drive from apt.
24 locals recommend
tacos & flowers
153 Calle EstaciónThis restaurant is known to serve the best of the best Mexican food. It is a favorite and has grown in very little time to become one of the top culinary restaurants amongst tourists and locals alike. 15 minute drive from apt.
Pelican's Boquerón
Great restaurant with bridge access to the marina, and beach.
Just a 15-minute drive this spot is great for burgers, fries, and wings. They specialize in all sorts of mojitos.
10 locals recommend
The Copy
201 PR-101Just a 15-minute drive this spot is great for burgers, fries, and wings. They specialize in all sorts of mojitos.
Just a 20 minute drive away. El Gato Negro is a must-visit gastronomical experience.
17 locals recommend
El Gato Negro
623 PR-102Just a 20 minute drive away. El Gato Negro is a must-visit gastronomical experience.
Sightseeing
Located on an isolated point with white lime cliffs surrounded by lagoons and marshes, Cabo Rojo's lighthouse, built in 1882, marks the southeast entrance from the Caribbean Sea through the Mona Passage into the Atlantic Ocean.
234 locals recommend
Faro Los Morrillos, Cabo Rojo
Located on an isolated point with white lime cliffs surrounded by lagoons and marshes, Cabo Rojo's lighthouse, built in 1882, marks the southeast entrance from the Caribbean Sea through the Mona Passage into the Atlantic Ocean.
La Playuela is commonly known as Playa Sucia and it is one of the most popular beaches in Cabo Rojo. With breathtaking views and plenty of wilderness to explore, this beach is part of the town’s nature reserve. This beach doesn’t have a strip of hotels or oceanfront businesses, but the striking landscape makes it a special natural wonder. It is the ideal place for beach-bumming and achieving that perfect sun-kissed tan. Playuela is just steps away from Los Morrillos Lighthouse and has limited parking, so make sure to get there early.
247 locals recommend
Playa sucia
La Playuela is commonly known as Playa Sucia and it is one of the most popular beaches in Cabo Rojo. With breathtaking views and plenty of wilderness to explore, this beach is part of the town’s nature reserve. This beach doesn’t have a strip of hotels or oceanfront businesses, but the striking landscape makes it a special natural wonder. It is the ideal place for beach-bumming and achieving that perfect sun-kissed tan. Playuela is just steps away from Los Morrillos Lighthouse and has limited parking, so make sure to get there early.
A 20-minute drive away. Buyé Beach is a beach in southwestern Puerto Rico, in the municipality of Cabo Rojo. The beach is popular with locals due to its soft, light beige-colored sand, its calm waters, and its relaxed and secluded, yet family-friendly, atmosphere.
7 locals recommend
Buye
A 20-minute drive away. Buyé Beach is a beach in southwestern Puerto Rico, in the municipality of Cabo Rojo. The beach is popular with locals due to its soft, light beige-colored sand, its calm waters, and its relaxed and secluded, yet family-friendly, atmosphere.
As a part of the Boquerón National State Forest, Combate beach is also a popular choice. Its sparkling waters and large-scale reefs turn pristine shores into a paradise for diving enthusiasts. Preferred by younger crowds, this site is the ideal to enjoy the best sunsets in Puerto Rico. Be sure to jump off the pier; it’s a thing there!
112 locals recommend
Playa El Combate
As a part of the Boquerón National State Forest, Combate beach is also a popular choice. Its sparkling waters and large-scale reefs turn pristine shores into a paradise for diving enthusiasts. Preferred by younger crowds, this site is the ideal to enjoy the best sunsets in Puerto Rico. Be sure to jump off the pier; it’s a thing there!
Our mission is to create the freshest, highest quality craft beer possible. We craft our beers in a Caribbean Island Style to bring the consumer the Caribbean Craftbeer Experience...why settle for the ordinary? We name our beers to highlight and promote the natural landmarks and tourist attractions of Puerto Rico. As a small family-owned and run business, we care deeply about our community and our Island. Please enjoy our beers in moderation with good food and your best friends!
Boqueron Brewing
Km 17 Hm 2 Bo C. EstaciónOur mission is to create the freshest, highest quality craft beer possible. We craft our beers in a Caribbean Island Style to bring the consumer the Caribbean Craftbeer Experience...why settle for the ordinary? We name our beers to highlight and promote the natural landmarks and tourist attractions of Puerto Rico. As a small family-owned and run business, we care deeply about our community and our Island. Please enjoy our beers in moderation with good food and your best friends!
A 7-minute drive away. The Salt Flats in Cabo Rojo is one of the most underappreciated natural treasures in Puerto Rico. This is a beautiful place with high educational value for all ages. Las Salinas is an excellent eco attraction and one of the most scenic stops on the west coast of Puerto Rico to admire nature.
98 locals recommend
Salinas de Cabo Rojo
Puerto Rico 301A 7-minute drive away. The Salt Flats in Cabo Rojo is one of the most underappreciated natural treasures in Puerto Rico. This is a beautiful place with high educational value for all ages. Las Salinas is an excellent eco attraction and one of the most scenic stops on the west coast of Puerto Rico to admire nature.
A 30-minute drive from the apartment. One of the most popular beaches in Guánica, Playa Santa has a broad white-sand shore brushed by crystalline waters and lined by coconut palm trees. It is a nice beach to relax and retreat, and you’ll find various kiosks offering kayak rentals and food stands at its entrance. There are no lifeguards or restrooms onsite.
69 locals recommend
Playa Santa
A 30-minute drive from the apartment. One of the most popular beaches in Guánica, Playa Santa has a broad white-sand shore brushed by crystalline waters and lined by coconut palm trees. It is a nice beach to relax and retreat, and you’ll find various kiosks offering kayak rentals and food stands at its entrance. There are no lifeguards or restrooms onsite.
A 10-minute drive from the apartment through the rugged terrain, this hidden beach is an adventure just getting there.
Los Pozos
A 10-minute drive from the apartment through the rugged terrain, this hidden beach is an adventure just getting there.
A 10-minute drive away, a great spot for taking spectacular photos. This natural stone bridge is a must-see.
32 locals recommend
Puente de Piedra
A 10-minute drive away, a great spot for taking spectacular photos. This natural stone bridge is a must-see.
Historical facts/museum
Designated a Critical Habitat for the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird
The entire refuge is part of the BirdLife International Important Bird Area named "Suroeste de PR"
The Cabo Rojo Salt Flats are recognized as an Important Critical Wildlife Area
The refuge is the first place in the Caribbean to be designated a site in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN).
47 locals recommend
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Cabo Rojo
Designated a Critical Habitat for the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird
The entire refuge is part of the BirdLife International Important Bird Area named "Suroeste de PR"
The Cabo Rojo Salt Flats are recognized as an Important Critical Wildlife Area
The refuge is the first place in the Caribbean to be designated a site in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN).
The Tres Palmas Marine Reserve was established to protect the area's marine biodiversity, including the unique elkhorn coral. This marine reserve includes the popular surfing and snorkeling spot known as Steps beach.
196 locals recommend
Steps Beach - Reserva Marina Tres Palmas
The Tres Palmas Marine Reserve was established to protect the area's marine biodiversity, including the unique elkhorn coral. This marine reserve includes the popular surfing and snorkeling spot known as Steps beach.
Neighborhoods
La Parguera is an idyllic seaside destination found in Puerto Rico's southwestern region. In the town's main square, you will find a lively atmosphere filled with food kiosks, live music, and beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea. Unlike the rest of the seaside destinations found around the island, La Parguera doesn't have any beaches, but instead, it is surrounded by pristine cays. You can reach the cays by renting your very own small boat or arranging transportation with any of the local tour providers. Some of La Parguera's most visited cays are Cayo Enrique, Mata La Gata, and Cayo Caracoles. One of the island's three bioluminescent bays is also located at La Parguera.
347 locals recommend
La Parguera
La Parguera is an idyllic seaside destination found in Puerto Rico's southwestern region. In the town's main square, you will find a lively atmosphere filled with food kiosks, live music, and beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea. Unlike the rest of the seaside destinations found around the island, La Parguera doesn't have any beaches, but instead, it is surrounded by pristine cays. You can reach the cays by renting your very own small boat or arranging transportation with any of the local tour providers. Some of La Parguera's most visited cays are Cayo Enrique, Mata La Gata, and Cayo Caracoles. One of the island's three bioluminescent bays is also located at La Parguera.
El Poblado de Boquerón is located in one of the island's most popular weekend destinations for locals, Cabo Rojo. Spend the day exploring Cabo Rojo's postcard beaches, and then in the evening head to El Poblado. Part fishing village and part promenade, the Poblado area is lined with restaurants, bars, and local stores.
226 locals recommend
Boquerón
El Poblado de Boquerón is located in one of the island's most popular weekend destinations for locals, Cabo Rojo. Spend the day exploring Cabo Rojo's postcard beaches, and then in the evening head to El Poblado. Part fishing village and part promenade, the Poblado area is lined with restaurants, bars, and local stores.
Joyuda is a quiet coastal fishing village in western Puerto Rico, located between the cities of Mayagüez and Cabo Rojo, known for its seafood and snorkeling and seafood restaurants.
85 locals recommend
Joyuda
Joyuda is a quiet coastal fishing village in western Puerto Rico, located between the cities of Mayagüez and Cabo Rojo, known for its seafood and snorkeling and seafood restaurants.
A hidden gem on the west coast.
Being overshadowed by the surfer-hangout Rincón to the north and college town Mayagüez to the south is a blessing in disguise for the town of Añasco. Its pristine beaches are just as breathtaking as its neighbors but with fewer people around. There are also interesting places to explore that might even be new to locals.
If you're just passing through Añasco, there are a few quick-stop sites to visit like the Mirador, a three-story watchtower off PR-115 overlooking the Mona Passage, and the Salcedo iron bridge which crosses the Río Grande de Añasco.
Añasco Pueblo
A hidden gem on the west coast.
Being overshadowed by the surfer-hangout Rincón to the north and college town Mayagüez to the south is a blessing in disguise for the town of Añasco. Its pristine beaches are just as breathtaking as its neighbors but with fewer people around. There are also interesting places to explore that might even be new to locals.
If you're just passing through Añasco, there are a few quick-stop sites to visit like the Mirador, a three-story watchtower off PR-115 overlooking the Mona Passage, and the Salcedo iron bridge which crosses the Río Grande de Añasco.
Surfing and sunsets — that's what Rincón is all about.
About a two-and-a-half-hour drive from SJU airport, Rincón is a place where visitors can enjoy laid-back vibes, beautiful beaches, and great places to eat.
Known as the "town of beautiful sunsets," Rincón is located on the westernmost tip of Puerto Rico and takes pride in providing the most breathtaking twilight on the Island. During the winter, you might also spot migrating whales along its shores.
208 locals recommend
Rincon
Surfing and sunsets — that's what Rincón is all about.
About a two-and-a-half-hour drive from SJU airport, Rincón is a place where visitors can enjoy laid-back vibes, beautiful beaches, and great places to eat.
Known as the "town of beautiful sunsets," Rincón is located on the westernmost tip of Puerto Rico and takes pride in providing the most breathtaking twilight on the Island. During the winter, you might also spot migrating whales along its shores.
Fun on the coast
Parguera Water Sports
Surf 'N Fun Water Park
Camino Don YoloShopping
Mayagüez Mall
975 Av. Eugenio María de HostosA mall just a 35 minute ride away in the town of Mayagüez.