Anchorage

Playa Doña Lala

3.6Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Shelter
NE, E, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off Playa Doña Lala at Rincón, on the west coast of Puerto Rico, 0.6 NM north of Playa Córcega.

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Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand bottom. Sheltered only from NE through E to SE, open to the west and to winter swells.

Practical

Beach ashore, no yacht facilities. Shops in Rincón town.

Ashore

The Punta Higüero lighthouse, built in 1892 and still active, stands 2.9 km north; its grounds are open, not the tower. From January to March humpback whales pass close inshore, sometimes within 100 m of the coast.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
18.33686, -67.25516 (18°20.21'N 67°15.31'W)
Country
Puerto Rico
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
3.6/5
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Playa Doña Lala lies at 18°20.21'N 67°15.31'W, that is 18.33686, -67.25516 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Playa Doña Lala sheltered from?

Playa Doña Lala is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Playa Doña Lala?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Playa Doña Lala.

How do boaters rate Playa Doña Lala?

Playa Doña Lala is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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