San Juan Bay, Old San Juan
Isles
This abstract echoes the rhythm and energy of maritime life along Puerto Rico’s coast, blending dynamic shapes and colors to reflect the movement of waves, boats, and coastal vitality.
Isles
This abstract echoes the rhythm and energy of maritime life along Puerto Rico’s coast, blending dynamic shapes and colors to reflect the movement of waves, boats, and coastal vitality.
San Juan Bay, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
From the coast of Puerto Rico, the view stretches across shimmering waters into San Juan Bay, where the historic walls rise against the Caribbean sky.
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.
San Juan Bay, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan Bay is one of the largest and most historically significant natural harbors in the Caribbean, sheltered by the massive walls of El Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses that have guarded the entrance since the 16th century. Today the bay remains a dynamic hub of maritime activity, where cruise ships, sailboats, and fishing vessels share shimmering waters framed by the iconic blue cobblestone streets and pastel buildings of Old San Juan.
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.