wedding cakes in rincon, puerto rico

There are many decisions to make when planning a wedding: the venue, how many guests you'll have, the theme, the dress, the CAkE!

The word for Cake in Spanish is Bizcocho, so you'll need to know that one for sure!

While you're here, let others help you out with cakes with a trusted wedding planner. Ocasiones, a preferred wedding planner, will help narrow down the amount of work you have to do with out local knowledge. Make it stress free and let them plan it out!

Or, if you're feeling spontaneous, you can always find a local panaderia (bakery) and ask if they do cakes. I've seen some creative masterpieces here so far! You can always go with the flow and have fun with it!

Either way, planning a wedding in Rincon, Puerto Rico is done all the time here, which makes word of mouth and help from others a great way to ensure a wedding that is not only beautiful, but stress-free. (To an extent of course, we can't control the guests!)

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Stand up Paddle Boards in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Jennifer Aniston enjoying a chill paddle board ride.

A new fitness craze has caught on here in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun way to get out there in the ocean if surfing may be a little too intense for you. A little bit more relaxing, yet a powerful work out for your entire body, focusing on balance and stability to move yourself into an adventure.

You can either choose to rent some boards and take them out to your nearest beach here in Rincon, just making sure it is a calm day! These things are quite wide and stable, but definitely a challenge on days with swell where only the ones who know what their doing should be out. Calm days on these are awesome though, a perfect way to check out the tropical fish swimming through the bright sea fans, as well as the  endangered coral of the Marine Preserve at Steps Beach.

There is also an option to take a tour down a river on the boards! An excellent option if you're ready to get out of the sun, the tour is in Quebradillas, where the plants take over the shore in a jungle like tangle. Large green iguanas hang in the trees to watch while birds, fish, and wildlife are sure to be spotted skirting about. Bring your water proof camera to catch excellent shots of colors your friends and family will be shocked to see on your trip back home!

Give it a shot! What a fun way to spend your first few days together as husband and wife : )


Paddle board rentals in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Coffe Farm Tour in Rincon, Puerto Rico

For the more laid back travelers, there is an option to check out a local coffee plantation here in Rincon, Puerto Rico.


Sandra Farms, located in Adjuntas, just up in the hills of the western side of the island, is a beautiful landscape with owners comitted to growing delicious, sustainable, and eco-friendly coffee. I appreciate the efforts of this group working with the environment in such a harmonious way.

For coffee lovers, their coffee is mountain grown arabica beans that are harvested and roasted in order to find their unique and enjoyable flavor.

Visit the farm and check out the process as a way to immerse yourself in the rolling shady hills of Puerto Rico and even bring home a natural souviner.

And even if you don't make it up to the farm, you can purchase their organic coffee at Banana Dang, a local coffee shop and friendly hang out on route 413 in Rincon.

Lodging in Rincon, Puerto Rico

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Weddings in Rincon, Puerto Rico

A destination wedding isn't as hard as it may seem at first. With the internet, you can practically find anything you would ever need, no matter where you go. Rincon, Puerto Rico is a perfect place for a tropical wedding destination. The small town is tightly knit together, enabling you to find resources, connections, and tips all by client refurals and word of mouth.

Check out El Coqui, Rincon's local publication.  It is filled with advertisements for local companies that are highly reputable and ready to help. One could almost flip through these pages and find everything they need for a wedding right here! One stop shopping!

If you'd like to follow some current wedding trends of the year, or going for a completely unique ceremony, Rincon, Puerto Rico has got you covered. From hair stylists, yoga, massage and spa treatments, surf lessons, diving expeditions, and more, you can plan the trip all online with ease.

Read some of the reviews of activities and adventures in  Puerto Rico here.

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Food in Rincon, Puerto Rico

There are many local places to get some great Puerto Rican Food. Whenever you see a sign that says, "comida criolla," you know you're in for a treat. Just the other night I tried something new called a pastilles, which is a meat filled plantain turn over. In the states, all the junk food lovers can picture a "hot pocket." But this was a million times better. Not fried or stuffed in the microwave, they are steamed and wrapped in banana leaves.

There are many food stands on street corners that are great for picking up caribbean staples like yuca: a huge root vegetable, avocado: "Aguacate," they come in many different shapes and sizes here, pineapple: "pina," always smelling delicious and ready to eat, and lots of plantains and bananas galore.

Just recently I had the opportunity to try calabaza, or pumpkin. They are a little different that what you typically picture, with green skin and sold in quarters, but have a delicious taste.

Calabaza

While on vacation, venture out into the world of caribbean dining. Make sure you try something new at every meal to expand your tastes. If you aren't sure how to cook, prepare, or eat some of the foreign foods you'll find here, you can always ask a local nearby that loves to share their recipes.

And if that sounds daunting, there is a local chef here in Rincon, Puerto Rico that is famous for his delicious Puerto Rican cooking. Chef Pedro, the "organic surfer chef" will provide you with amazing meals all while you sip a pina colada. That is what vacation is for right? To book a night with Pedro, just call Rincon Vacations, the local travel agent company, at (787) 823- 2889 or visit RinconVacations.com for more information.

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Ahhhhh Puerto Rico. There's no place like it.





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Rincon: "The town of beautiful sunsets"

Travel to Rincon, Puerto Rico

How can you find this little caribbean town? Just 2.5 hours from San Juan airport and an approx. 30 min. drive from Aguadilla airport, travelling to Rincon, Puerto Rico for a wedding is easy.  Rincon is the most western town on the entire island, so you'll experience those spectacular sunsets with a full vivid view.

For more information about flights and travel, check the Tourism Association of Rincon's travel info. site.

 If you're driving a lot while visiting, check out the Rincon Vacations site, which recommends Avis and Budget car rental and provides their contact information so you won't have to!


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Bioluminescent Bay in Puerto Rico

I just met with a wedding group that was heading out to La Parguera to experience the bioluminescent bay. La Parguera is a small fishing village on the Southwest corner of Puerto Rico and is part of the town of Lajas.  The luminescent effect in the bay is the result of a permanent population of tiny micro-organisms called Dinoflagellates.  These animals produce a chemical spark of light when disturbed in the water.  They can produce striking effects of green and white sparkles that can only be seen at night....and no, don't worry - it's not radioactive!

They were excited, nervous, and a little confused about just what they would find out there. After an hour drive south, they came across Luis' scuba shop and set out for quite an adventure. 

Rincon Vacations, a travel company that books all of your adventure activities in Rincon, Puerto Rico, helps set up the reservation. They send you directions, take care of bookings, and provide local information including where to stop along the way and any more good tidbits of information.

What an exciting way to bring the whole wedding party together! They said it was pitch black outside and so fun to feel like they were truly exploring something unique and natural. The bio-lumninescence glows in the water like sparks, glitter, or fireflies. This trip comes highly recommended from many travelers who have never seen such breathtaking phenomenon in the water.

Your party can book the snorkel trip as well that starts around 3 pm, which enables everyone to snorkel the area in the day time. Dinner and drinks are provided while Spanish music plays in the late afternoon. Once it gets dark enough, the group loads onto the boat and descends into the darkness, waiting to see the famous glow trail of the boats wake. Even if you're not much of a "water-person," this trip will leave lasting impressions and memories for everyone.

The glowing wake of the boat in the Bio-Bay

Rincon, Puerto Rico in Trip Advisor's Top Ten Destinations

Cotton candy clouds of a Rincon sunset

If you've never heard of Rincon, Puerto Rico, you will now. Slowly but surely our little town is building into a real tourist destination. Most come for the surf, while others travel here to truely get away and relax in the Caribbean.

Rincon, Puerto Rico was just named number 8 (numero ocho for all the Spanish speakers out there) in Trip Advisor's Traveler's Choice Destination Awards. Rincon, Puerto Rico is included in the Top 10 Best Outdoor and Adventure Destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Despite the recognition, the beaches remain remarkably uncrowded due to the sheer amount of sany and sun here! The surrounding coastline is the most Western Tip of the island, meaning we have many beaches to choose from. The coast is even divided into four areas: the north coast, "sunset coast", downtown and the marina, as well as the south Caribbean side.

A destination wedding in Rincon, Puerto Rico would be the perfect place to share such important memories. Not only will the wedding be spectacular, you have plenty of activities and adventures to choose from to ensure the entire trip is worthwhile.

Beach Weddings in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Sandy Beach, Rincon, Puerto Rico

There are many beaches to choose from in Rincon, Puerto Rico. You may decide to wed right outside of your hotel that's located on the beach, or maybe say, " I do" at the spot you fell in love with on your first visit to the island.

Sandy beach describes the location perfectly. Huge stretches of sand right outside local beach houses and bars right in Puntas, a famous barrio, or neighborhood in Rincon. This one has a sandy bottom as well so swimming and diving into the water is refreshing and fun. Others have more trees and end up rather shady, like Maria's Beach. This beach's shoreline is lined with rocks and reef farther out to see. If you do end up surfing in Rincon, you'll often see Sea Turtles pop their little heads up and ride the waves right with you!

The beaches on the western side of the town have the calmer seas and are often popular for weddings because many resorts line the coast. While strolling the shore you are guaranteed to find pieces of treasure...sea glass!

Just a little bit of our pirate's booty! 

Sea glass, just ocean tossed and rubbed pieces of glass that are so beautiful. Fun to collect and wonder about their origins. Also, they make for wonderful decorations and jewelry if you're feeling creative.

Whatever you do, try not to let a little sand get in the way of planning such an important event. Here's a handy beach wedding planning guide to get you started...how do you plan a beach wedding exactly?
Once you start brainstorming, don't hesitate and let Rincon Vacations plan it all for you!

Explore the underwater world of Rincon

Rincon, PR. has the only water nature reserve on the island besides Desecheo, the island off the western coast which no one is allowed on. The marine reserve is a special area located off Steps Beach and encompasses the famous wave breaking area known as Tres Palmas.

This pristine habitat is home to many tropical fish and species of endangered elk horn coral. A lot of work has been done by the Surfrider Foundation to keep this beautiful and rich area safe for future generations.You can visit their new office to speak to chapter members, join in on events, and gather some reading material to help spread the good word. They're located in the Black Eagle Marina right off 413 in town. The office is directly above Club Nautico bar, you'll see the painting of the Tres Palmas landscape up above the door.

What better way to experience this protected area than by sailboat? The "Katarina" sails the coast of Rincon and will take a group of up to 18 passengers out to sea. The day sail lets you experience snorkeling the caribbean reef, just jump right off the side of the boat! They also do a sunset "cocktail cruise" where you can enjoy all you can drink pina coladas, rum punches, and Medalla beers while watching the glowing sun set in the western sky.


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Adventure Weddings in Rincon, PR

Weeeee I'm getting married!!!!

There's a new trend in wedding themes and it seems to be popping up all over the U.S. and the world. Adventure weddings, perfect for the extreme couple that loves adrenaline and the outdoors. Here's an example of just what I mean: Adventure Weddings.

Rincon, PR. is the perfect spot for one of these! From surfing, waterfall hiking tours, mountain biking, and more, a couple could really live it up on the island.

For one thing, the wedding party could incorporate a little bonding while hanging from cliffs and sliding down ziplines. Talk about memorable experiences together! The Rincon Zipline Tour is perfect for groups who are ready for a little thrill. Swing from trees, explore caves, and even rappel down cliffs.

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Wedding Planning in Rincon, PR

Local Waterfall in Puerto Rico.  Take a trip after the wedding with your new partner and start making those memories!

Now planning a wedding from a far may is easier than ever. There are plenty of resources in this quaint little beach town that are here for your disposal that are conveniently located online. You can book almost everything online.

For example, there's a local  Wedding Planning Company in Rincon that helps with everything from transportation, event planning, to spouse programs.

You're already online reading blogs, and planning a wedding can be just as easy. 

Follow this helpful guide: Wedding Planning 101

and apply everything to Rincon, Puerto Rico.

Easy!

We can lay it all out for you, including the nicest locations, fun activities in Rincon, talented Rincon Photographers venues, and helpful tips along the way.

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Rincon Puerto Rico Beach Rentals

If you're looking to bring down some of your closest family and friends for a wedding celebration, why not shack up together? And on the beach!

Villa Orleans, one of the most unique and awe-inspiring places in Rincon, is right on the water and open for rent. Rincon Beach Rental. I've swam in that ocean right below the stairs and it is heavenly. The owners even hosted their own wedding right out on the back porch.

There are many other options available as well, with wide ranges in prices to help accomodate any size group of people. Rincon Lodging. One of the perks of staying in a large open house is that everyone gets to spend quality time together before or after the wedding with out the formality and schedules. Just arrive, relax, and spend those in between moments with the ones you love. There's even a service available that is responsible for grocery shopping will stock them before you arrive! No need to run around, they'll do it for you! Personal Grocery Service in Rincon


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Weddings and Relaxation...How to make these two concepts go together

Although this is a very special day, and it seems as if the stars should align to create perfect harmony in the universe for your wedding, that often does not happen.

Weddings can be beautiful, emotional, exciting, and of course...stressful.

Why not take some time out for yourself and get mentally, physically, and emotionally ready for all the craziness that's headed your way not only for the wedding day, but for any family/friend/travel shananigans that happen along the way.

Here's an article that walks your through different kinds of yoga, and the benefits of practicing in case you're a newbie : )
Pre-Wedding Yoga

There's a local yoga and pilates studio in town that offers group and private classes. La Paz Yoga, Pilates, and Massage Studio . They'll even send a teacher out to your resort to teach in your room, by the pool, or right out on the sand.

Oh! And don't forget the massage: Rincon Massage 
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Why marry in Rincon, PR?

View of Sunset from Calypso bar at Maria's Beach

Well...why not?

With no visa or passport requirements to visit from the U.S., you could book a quick flight over to this little tropical island just as easy as you would fly to grandma's house out of state.

Tropical breezes, waves lapping the shore, and coconut drinks for all, Rincon offers something for everyone.

So before you plan all of the wedding details, just check out all of the cool adventures you can take while you're here! From Zipline tours, waterfalls excursions, surf lessons, or massages, make your time here full of fun and memories to remember forever.

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