Domes Beach & Quincentennial Square, Old San Juan
Domes Beach, Rincón, Puerto Rico.
Domes Beach in Rincón, Puerto Rico, offers surfers and sun-seekers a dynamic shoreline framed by golden sands and turquoise waters.
Quincentennial Square, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Quincentennial Square in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, honors the island’s 500-year history, where colorful colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, and open gathering spaces invite visitors to experience the city’s rich cultural heritage.
New Year Ikebana
The abstract draws inspiration from Puerto Rico’s diverse landscapes and cultural rhythms, arranging bold shapes and colors with flowing forms.
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.
Domes Beach & Quincentennial Square, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Domes Beach in Rincón is named for the decommissioned nuclear reactor dome visible on the nearby headland, a quirky landmark that adds to the beach's character as one of Puerto Rico's premier surf destinations, where powerful Atlantic swells draw wave riders from around the world. Quincentennial Square in Old San Juan honors 500 years of Puerto Rican history at the island's symbolic center, a plaza surrounded by colonial architecture where the monumental Totem Telurico sculpture rises as a tribute to the island's Taíno, Spanish, and African cultural roots
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.