Devil's Sentry Box, Fort San Cristóbal, Old San Juan
Kitchen Table
This abstract evokes the turbulent energy of high surf at The Devil’s Sentry Box in Fort San Cristóbal, with layered forms and textures that mirror the crashing waves and rugged coastal fortress.
Kitchen Table
This abstract evokes the turbulent energy of high surf at The Devil’s Sentry Box in Fort San Cristóbal, with layered forms and textures that mirror the crashing waves and rugged coastal fortress.
High Surf at The Devil's Sentry Box, Fort San Cristóbal, Old San Juan Puerto Rico
At The Devil’s Sentry Box in Fort San Cristóbal, waves crash against the historic walls with relentless force, sending spray into the air and echoing the untamed energy of the surrounding Atlantic coast.
About the Artists
Carlos Davilla Rinaldi
Carlos Davila Rinaldi is a mid-career painter and sculptor living and working in Puerto Rico. Born on the island, his early years were shaped by constant travel after his family relocated to Japan during his father’s service with the United States Air Force. Following years of living throughout the Far East and the continental United States, his family returned to Puerto Rico, where he completed high school before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University in Indiana in 1980. After graduating, he returned to Puerto Rico, where he has remained ever since, developing a prolific artistic practice recognized both locally and internationally. Working across both abstract and figurative styles, his work explores gesture, movement, color, and social commentary. While his abstract paintings are known for their energetic compositions and layered visual language.
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.
Devil's Sentry Box, Fort San Cristóbal, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Devil's Sentry Box — La Garita del Diablo — is a small, isolated guard post perched at the base of Fort San Cristóbal's ocean-facing wall, where Atlantic waves crash with relentless force against the historic fortification's ancient stone. Legend holds that a sentry stationed there vanished mysteriously one night, leaving only his lance and armor, making the garita one of Puerto Rico's most enduring folklore sites alongside its dramatic coastal setting.
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.