Rincon Beach is an interesting stretch of sandy and rocky beach along Aruba's southeastern shore. The beach itself isn't so much worth a visit, as the sand is rough with a lot of debris that includes trash and driftwood that tends to float ashore on this side of the island. Rough surf along with shallow stone make the waters unaccommodating for those looking to swim or snorkel. And nearby Boca Grandi has much more favorable conditions for those looking to surf or windsurf.
The main reason to visit Rincon Beach is for a look at the line of shacks and cabins built along the shore beside the water.
Little is known about the history of the shacks, though they were constructed by local families as weekend spots or fishing shacks, or most commonly are used during Easter week when locals are permitted to camp on the island for the Holy Week tradition.
These shacks remain a colorful image standing on waterfront real estate. While most were built of basic materials such as plywood, some even constructed entirely of old wooden pallets, others have second stories, water, indoor and outdoor bars, and weathered furniture.
As this corner of the island is otherwise empty, except for the feral goats that wander the cliffs nearby, the cabins make a surreal and peaceful destination to go for a walk at.
There are no amenities of any kind, including water or bathrooms, at Rincon Beach.
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