The lighthouse
White on the cliff.
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A white lighthouse on Puerto Rico's westernmost point, above low cliffs looking across the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. It was first built in 1892 under Spanish rule, rebuilt by the US Coast Guard in 1922 after an earthquake, and still works. Around it lies a lovely small park, El Faro park, with lawns, benches, shaded kiosks and paths along the rock edge, where people gather at sunset; Rincón is known for the island's finest sunsets, with the sun dropping straight into the sea. Between January and March humpback whales pass close to shore on their migration, and people sometimes watch them from the park with binoculars. Famous surf breaks lie in front of the lighthouse, as Rincón is one of the Caribbean's best-known surfing centres. The town is small and calm, with long beaches and cafés, and the park suits families. The sun is strong all year, so carry water, a hat and sunscreen.
White on the cliff.
Into the sea.
From the park.
Punta Higüero, the western tip of Puerto Rico
Sometimes, yes: humpbacks pass close to shore between January and March, watched from the lighthouse park.