Boquerón Bay & Spanish Lighthouse Ruins
Pleasure Boats at Boqueron Bay. Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
In Boquerón Bay, pleasure boats drift across calm blue waters, reflecting the easy coastal rhythm of Cabo Rojo under wide Caribbean skies.
Spanish Lighthouse Ruins, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
At the Spanish lighthouse ruins in Aguadilla, weathered stone stands against the sea, a quiet reminder of the island’s maritime past shaped by wind, salt, and time.
Threshold of Water
This abstract artwork reflects Puerto Rico’s island essence, blending deep coastal blues and warm tones to evoke the dynamic meeting of sea and land.
About the Artists
Orlando Mergal
Orlando Mergal is a landscape and fine art photographer based in Puerto Rico whose work captures the island’s rich natural beauty, including Old San Juan, El Yunque Rainforest, tropical beaches, and lush Caribbean landscapes. Deeply inspired by his surroundings, his photography reflects a passion for documenting the atmosphere, color, and spirit of Puerto Rico through thoughtful composition and light. A lifelong learner and dedicated image-maker, he discovered his passion for photography in 1984 after studying through the New York Institute of Photography. Since then, he has continued to refine his craft, often exploring the island with cameras in hand in pursuit of meaningful and visually striking moments that celebrate the beauty of everyday life and nature.
Ben Morales Correa
Ben Morales-Correa is a Puerto Rican fine artist whose work spans both abstract and figurative painting. He began developing his artistic practice at an early age under the guidance of his father, a master graphic artist, illustrator, and printer. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Morales-Correa moved to San Francisco, where he pursued studies in fine arts and communications while also participating in public mural projects and working in graphic design studios. In 1982, he received a summer scholarship from the San Francisco Academy of Arts, and in 1996 he was awarded First Prize in Photography by Archaeology Magazine in New York. In 1992, Morales-Correa founded the atelier Mythos, where he developed innovative techniques for creating replicas inspired by ancient Egyptian paintings. His works have been collected internationally throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Alongside his studio practice, he has also served as a painting instructor for several institutions in Puerto Rico, including the Escuela de Artes Plásticas, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, and the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. His work continues to reflect a deep connection to history, culture, landscape, and visual storytelling.
Boquerón Bay & Spanish Lighthouse Ruins, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Boquerón Bay in Cabo Rojo is a tranquil, sheltered cove where calm turquoise waters and a long sandy beach create one of Puerto Rico's most relaxed coastal escapes, popular with boaters and sun-seekers alike. The Spanish lighthouse ruins in nearby Aguadilla stand as a weathered sentinel on the cliffs, a historic remnant of the island's colonial maritime past shaped by salt air, wind, and time.
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.