Guamá River Lower Falls, San Germán
The Old and The New Way
Island landscapes unfold in gentle rhythms, where soft hills and lush greenery blend to create a serene escape that soothes the mind and calms the spirit.
Guamá River Lower Falls, San Germán, Puerto Rico
At Guamá River Lower Falls in San Germán, Puerto Rico, water cascades gently over rocky ledges into serene pools framing the quiet beauty of this hidden retreat.
P.R. Navy
This abstracted aerial view captures Puerto Rico with layered forms that reflect the structure, rhythm, and presence of the island.
About the Artists
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.
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.
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.
Guamá River Lower Falls, San Germán, Puerto Rico
The Guamá River Lower Falls in San Germán is a hidden natural treasure tucked into the forested hills of Puerto Rico's southwestern interior, where water cascades gently over layered rocky ledges into serene, jade-green pools. San Germán itself is one of Puerto Rico's oldest and most historically significant cities, home to Porta Coeli Chapel — one of the oldest churches in the Western Hemisphere — and a rich colonial heritage that surrounds this peaceful natural retreat.
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.