RINCÓN, PUERTO RICO
JAN 5 - 17, 2026

  • group flight:

    Delta Flight DL 1966 JFK (New York) - SJU (San Juan)
    Monday, January 5 8:05AM - 1:05PM

    Delta Flight DL 882 SJU (San Juan) - JFK (New York)
    Saturday, January 17 6:05PM - 9:32PM

    Driving Times:
    San Juan (SJU) to Rincón - 2.5 Hours
    Aguadilla (BQN) to Rincón - 40 Mins
    Mayagüez (MAZ) to Rincón - 20 Mins

    Cape Air has relatively short flights from San Juan SJU to Mayagüez MAZ
    https://book.capeair.com/plnext/CapeAirdx/Override.action#/FPC

  • Our Puerto Rican Home is located right in downtown Rincón a few minutes walk from the Plaza and right on one of our favorite beaches, Playa Dona Lala.

  • GENERAL OUTLINE OF THE DAY (Monday - Thursdays)

    7:00 - 8:30 | DIY breakfast with supplies on site.

    9:00 - 11:00 | Science Session

    11:00 - 12:30 | Learners Prepare and Eat Lunch

    1:00 - 4:00 | Language and Arts Session

    4:00 - 6:00 | Free Time Beach Time

    6:00 onward | Dinners and Events

    Friday Field Days :
    9:00 - 3:00 | Planned and Choose Your Own Adventure Options

    SEE THE WORKING SCHEDULE HERE

  • Surf Lessons at Rincón Surf School
    Cost : $120 for 3 hours

    Sailing Lesson at Rincón Sailing
    Adults: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30 - 11:30
    Cost : $50
    Youth: If there is enough interest we can inquire about a group lesson.

    Horseback Riding with Pintos R Us
    Located in Rincón at the Marina
    Cost: $90 for 2 Hours

    Horseback Riding with Tropical Trail Rides
    Located in Isabela (50 mins by car from Rincon)
    Cost: $80 for 2 Hours

    Yoga at Centro La Paz
    2 Classes offered per day 9am + 6pm, 7am + 9am on weekends
    Cost: $30 unlimited monthly pass

    Hike to Gozalandia Falls
    Hour drive to a waterfall hike for fresh water swimming.

    Acupuncture with Amy
    Cost: $90 per session

  • KARIBE KOMBUCHA
    Karibe makes great kombucha, sells local sourdough on Fridays, and has a cute shop with jewelry, and local oils and essences.

    ISLA MADE
    Great coffee, chai, matcha, and treats in a sweet, tiny shop

    PLAYERO
    Local apparel and surf shop

    RICOMINI
    Classic Puerto Rican Bakery

    GYLRO
    Greek restaurant in downtown with great food and excellent cocktails

    FAMCOOP + EDWARDS GO NATURAL
    Local grocery stores

    *We are far from experts and there are many great places to discover along with a remarkable food truck scene so hopefully we can build this list together :).

FACILITORS AND COLLABORATORS

LESLIE WADE

Leslie Wade, Director of Isla Mar’s Youth Education Program, brings over 15 years of experience teaching youth and adults through creative, nature-based learning. With a B.Sc. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Texas A&M University and an M.Sc. in Marine Science from the University of South Florida, Leslie combines her scientific background with a passion for inspiring environmental stewardship. Guided by this quote from Baba Dioum — “In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught." — she strives to nurture curiosity and connection to the sea through creativity, hands-on exploration, and meaningful learning experiences that empower the next generation of ocean guardians.

JACKIE

VALADEZ

Jackie Valadez is a visual artist and part-time librarian based in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design with a BFA in New Studio Practice in 2019, since then her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. Using primarily 2D works on paper and mixed-media sculpture, her practice explores objects of play and the liquid sense of self in an ongoing quest for transfiguration. She is driven by a wide-ranging curiosity, with ongoing interests in books and DIY publishing, blacksmithing, and learning traditional and experimental craft methods.

Noah Canby

Noah has worked as both a teacher and administrator in a wide range of creative educational environments, including a special education microschool and extracurricular arts programs. They are passionate about LGBTQ+ advocacy and co-founded and lead a camp for queer youth in the south. Noah loves facilitating opportunities for young people to explore their passions, take risks, and build supportive, inclusive communities. Noah graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor’s in English and spends their free time pursuing eclectic creative projects and attending events around Brooklyn.