Playa Rincón is a pitch-perfect beach. Stretching uninterrupted for almost 3km of nearly white, soft sand and multihued water good for swimming, the beach even has a small stream at its far western end, great for a quick freshwater dip at the end of a long, sunny day. Rincón is large enough for every day-tripper to claim their own piece of real estate. A thick palm forest provides the backdrop. Several small restaurants serve mostly seafood dishes and rent beach chairs, making this a great place to spend the entire day. Most people arrive by boat. The standard option is to leave around 9am; boats return to pick you up at 4pm – it’s around 20 minutes each way. If you join up with other beachgoers, it costs RD$500 to RD$1000 per person round-trip. You can also drive there, though the last kilometer or so is too rough for small or midsize cars. A round-trip taxi to Rincón, including waiting time, should cost RD$1800.
