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PR-115: Aguada to Rincón, Northwest Coast, Puerto Rico
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PR-115: Aguada to Rincón

PR 115 · Aguada → Rincón

Twisty5.8 mi15 min500 ft climbHigh point ≈ 200 ftOne way
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The drive

PR-115 is the main road to Rincón, the west-coast town known as a surf destination. This drive runs 5.8 miles from Aguada south to Rincón, about 15 minutes, with views over the Mona Passage and mostly gentle bends. The one twisty stretch comes late in the drive, and the climb is only about 500 feet.

Near Rincón the highway becomes a divided road with one lane in each direction and a tree-filled median, though it is not a freeway. Traffic is mostly local.

It is a short and relaxed drive, a way to link Aguada and Rincón rather than a challenge. It ends on PR-115 in Rincón.

Along the way

  1. Aguada (PR-115)
  2. Rincón (PR-115)
Elevation
500 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 200 ft
AguadaRincón
Curves
Mostly moderate, with one twisty stretch
AguadaRincón
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • PR-115 can flood badly in heavy rain, and the Río Culebrinas has overflowed and closed it before.
  • Signs show kilometers while speed limits are posted in miles per hour.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Puerto Rico DTOP: avisos y comunicaciones.

Questions about this drive

How long does PR-115 from Aguada to Rincón take?

PR-115 from Aguada to Rincón is 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and takes about 15 minutes without stops.

Is PR-115 to Rincón twisty?

Mostly not. It has moderate bends with one twisty stretch and views over the Mona Passage.

Does PR-115 flood?

Yes. The highway is subject to severe flooding in heavy rain, and a 2019 report described a closure after the Río Culebrinas overflowed.

What is Rincón known for?

Rincón is a tourist town and a frequent destination for surfers, and PR-115 is the primary route to it.

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