Puerto Rico is home to an abundance of natural beauty. The island is filled with gorgeous scenes, from the mountainous interior to the coastline with its beautiful blue waves. One of the most lovely sights in Puerto Rico, however, is the way the sun sets over the ocean on the west side of the island. In Rincon, specifically, many beaches provide marvelous views of the sunset.
Why Are Sunsets So Colorful and Bright?
The color of the sky is due to a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering, where molecules in the atmosphere scatter sunlight into separate wavelengths of light, according to UCAR. Because blue light has short wavelengths, it is scattered more than other colors, making the sky usually appear blue. During the sunset and sunrise, however, the sun is closer to the horizon and the light has to travel through more of the atmosphere. This results in more scattering of longer wavelengths of light, like red, orange and yellow, which makes sunsets so colorful and vivid.
Rincon Is a Great Place to Watch the Sunset
Rincon, Puerto Rico is a beautiful place to watch the sunset for several reasons. Because the sun sets in the west, and Rincon is located on the western side of Puerto Rico, the sun sets over the ocean in Rincon, providing an idyllic view. Besides just being on the western side of the island, Rincon is located on the westernmost tip of Puerto Rico and juts out into the ocean slightly from the mainland. This provides a mostly unobstructed view of the sunset on the ocean, with the small island of Desecheo viewable in the distance. The warm weather, lapping waves and tropical foliage add additional beauty and tranquility to watching the sunset in Rincon.
Best Beaches in Rincon to Watch the Sunset
Every beach in Rincon provides amazing views of the sunset, but there are a few popular beaches with different benefits for watching the sunset.
Domes Beach and Maria’s Beach both provide lovely views of the sunset and are further away from the busier areas of Rincon, allowing for a more private and quiet experience. Both beaches are close to El Faro de Punta Higuero, which is also a great place to watch the sunset.
The Balneario Público de Rincón is another wonderful beach for seeing the sunset. The Balneario has more amenities like restrooms and is close to shops and restaurants, making it a good spot for families and larger groups.
When you vacation in Rincon, you can be sure to catch a beautiful sunset. Want to watch the sunset from the comfort of luxury accommodations? Book your stay with Maria’s. When you’re ready to stay with us, booking is done through Twin Palms, Maria’s rental, and onsite management. Please visit our booking page on this website to view the availability of Maria’s and fill out our convenient contact form. If you have any additional questions regarding Maria’s, you may call Elizabeth at 787-685-6648 (español: Cristina at 787-449-3673).
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