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Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became a territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Rincón was 6,641.
Domes Beach (Playa Domes) is on the northwest point of Puerto Rico, in Rincón and known for big wave surfing during the winter. It is also known as Lighthouse Beach and Maria's Beach. [1] The beach is near a defunct nuclear facility called the Boiling Nuclear Superheater (BONUS) Reactor Facility. [2] The beach is near the Punta Higuero Lighthouse.
In 2019, Discover Puerto Rico planned to continue that campaign, including "streaming options for branded content". [44] The video series Discover Puerto Rico with Lin-Manuel starring actor, songwriter and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda, became available on all JetBlue aircraft on 1 October 1, 2019 and would continue until 30 January 2020. [45]
The Porta del Sol tourism region was designated in 2003 and officially launched on December 20, 2005, by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company by decree of Law No. 158. [5] The name of the region, Porta del Sol, references both the historic church of Porta Coeli (Latin for "gateway" or "doorway to heaven") and the famous scenic sunsets that can be seen along the western coast of Puerto Rico. [6]
Puntas is a barrio in the municipality of Rincón, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,575. [3] [4] [5] Puntas is known for great surf and whale watching.
Rincón or Rincón Pozo [3] is a barrio in the municipality of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,450. Its population in 2010 was 3,450. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]
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Puerto Rico Highway 413 (PR-413) is a rural road located at the west point of Rincón, Puerto Rico, and is famous in the island for being the main access to beaches near Tres Palmas and the Rincón Lighthouse, where local and international surfing tournaments take place.