The Puerto Rican economy stands to gain about $28 million from various international sporting events on the island, according to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), a state-run agency.
From 2010-2011 some 50 sporting events will be held in Puerto Rico that are expected to reap around $28 million in revenue for the island’s hospitality industry. Sports are only part of the government strategy for attracting tourists to Puerto Rico, which annually welcomes 5 million visitors, with an annual increase of close to 6 percent.
The Puerto Rico Open at the Trump International Golf Club in Rio Grande is perhaps the most important event held annually on the island. The event brings brings almost $ 5 million. While it may be the highest profile sporting competition hosted by the island, the Puerto Rico Open is far from the only one. Other sports events held in Puerto Rico: Rip Curl Pro Search Championship, La Vuelta cycling event , Puerto Rico Bodyboarding Contest and The Central American Games. Recent sports events held on the island: The Ironman 70.3 and The Corona Extra Pro Surf circuit.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Rincon, Puerto Rico A Surfers Destination
Rincon is a town in Puerto Rico, that is popular with surfers. Rincon is located in the West Coast of Puerto Rico, about 2 hours from San Juan. Rincon, is the place with the best surfing beaches in Puerto Rico, including Marias Beach, Sandy Beach, Tres Palmas Beach, Domes Beach, Pools Beach, and Rincon Town Beach Plaza.
Rincon, Puerto Rico, is known around the world for its surfing beaches. Surfers have been visiting Rincon looking for the perfect wave, since The World Surfing Championship was held in Domes Beach, in 1968. Rincon is dubbed "The Caribbean Pipeline," and is regarded as one of the best surf spots around the world. Winter waves can reach 25 feet in height, similar to the surf in the north shore of Oahu. Many surfing competitions take place in Rincon. One of them, The Rip Curl Pro Search, the world's most exciting professional surfing contest, will take place in Rincon, October 30 to November 10, 2010. This event will feature the best male and female surfers from around the world in search for the perfect wave.
Rincon has a strong tourism economy. In addition to surfing, and surfing championships, other attractions include:
Rincon, Puerto Rico, is known around the world for its surfing beaches. Surfers have been visiting Rincon looking for the perfect wave, since The World Surfing Championship was held in Domes Beach, in 1968. Rincon is dubbed "The Caribbean Pipeline," and is regarded as one of the best surf spots around the world. Winter waves can reach 25 feet in height, similar to the surf in the north shore of Oahu. Many surfing competitions take place in Rincon. One of them, The Rip Curl Pro Search, the world's most exciting professional surfing contest, will take place in Rincon, October 30 to November 10, 2010. This event will feature the best male and female surfers from around the world in search for the perfect wave.
Rincon has a strong tourism economy. In addition to surfing, and surfing championships, other attractions include:
- Scuba Diving and Snorkeling: Many options available in Rincon.
- Desecheo Island National Wildlife Refuge: The island is located 14 miles from the coast, is not open to visitors, but scuba diving, snorkeling, and fishing are allowed around the island.
- Rincon Lighthouse: Recreation park and a great location where you can see Desecheo Island National Wildlife Refuge.
- Whale Watching: Whales can be spotted between December and March.
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