Punta Higueras Lighthouse, Rincón
Escambron
This fluid abstract evokes the coastal skies of Puerto Rico, mirroring the movement of clouds and sea breezes.
Escambron
This fluid abstract evokes the coastal skies of Puerto Rico, mirroring the movement of clouds and sea breezes.
Punta Higueras, lighthouse, Rincón, Puerto Rico
Perched at Punta Higueras in Rincón, Puerto Rico, the lighthouse stands as a sentinel, guiding sailors and overlooking the island’s coastal beauty.
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.
Punta Higueras Lighthouse, Rincón, Puerto Rico
The Punta Higueras Lighthouse stands on a rocky headland on the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico near Rincón, a town celebrated worldwide for its exceptional surf and dramatic ocean vistas. Built in 1892 and rebuilt after the 1918 earthquake, the lighthouse continues to guide vessels through the Mona Passage, overlooking waters where humpback whales seasonally congregate and where the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet.
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.